BBQ, Barbecue, Barbeque, Bar-B-Q, or just simply Q…
It’s called many things. Means different things to different people. Is used as a noun, verb, and adjective. And has a language all its own.
Our BBQ Dictionary tries to define the terms and capture the spirit, history and tradition of this tasty national pastime.
New England Barbecue Society (NEBS)
The New England Barbecue Society (NEBS) exists to offer New England grillers the opportunity to…
Kettle Grill
The Kettle Grill is named for its kettle shape. The Weber Kettle is the most…
BBQ
BBQ, Barbecue, Barbeque, Bar-B-Q, or just simply Q… It’s called many things. Means different things…
Fat Cap
A Fat Cap is the white layer of fat on top of the meat. The…
Pellicle
The pellicle is a shiny, tacky thin skin or film of protein that forms while…
Q
Q is the simplest way to say Barbeque. It’s often referred to this way on…
Gasser
A Gasser is a smoker or grill that runs on propane (LP liquid propane) or…
Grand Champion (GC)
The Grand Champion or GC at a BBQ contest is the team with the most…
Au Jus
What is Au Jus? JUS is French for the natural juices given off by meat…
Non-Reactive
You are following a recipe for a new BBQ sauce and the directions tell you…
Fatty
A Fatty is a tasty treat that starts with sausage, includes a stuffing, and once…
Operation BBQ Relief
The BBQ community is a close-knit supportive group. If you’ve ever been in a BBQ…
Charcoal Chimney
A charcoal chimney is a quick and easy way to get the charcoal (lump or…
Bear Paws
Bear Paw meat handler forks are used for shredding BBQ meat. They are often used…
Reverse Sear
Using a Reverse Sear method to BBQ meats involves cooking the meat with indirect heat…
Pig Candy
Pig Candy is bacon that is covered in brown sugar and spices then smoked. Basically……
Zest
Perhaps like me you came across a recipe for a BBQ marinade that called for…
Thin Blue Smoke
Thin Blue Smoke (TBS) is a light, almost invisible blueish smoke. It is the goal…