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.
Packer Brisket
A Packer Brisket (aka Whole Packer Brisket or Packer Cut Brisket) is a cut of…
Charcoal Chimney
A charcoal chimney is a quick and easy way to get the charcoal (lump or…
Cadillac Cut
The Cadillac Cut is a technique for cutting ribs. It is also known as the…
Texas Crutch
Texas Crutch refers to wrapping the meat tightly in foil during the BBQ cooking process. [caption…
Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM)
The Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM) is a bullet smoker. It is popular with the backyard…
Au Jus
What is Au Jus? JUS is French for the natural juices given off by meat…
Lump Charcoal
Lump charcoal is made by burning wood at high temperatures until it has turned into…
Water Pan
A water pan is used in BBQ smokers to add moisture to the cooking chamber….
Yardbird
Yardbird or Yard Bird is slang for chicken. The term originated in the South where…
Stall
The Stall is the period of time while you are smoking meat that the internal…
Reverse Flow Smoker
In a basic offset smoker the heat and smoke move from the firebox through the…
Grease Separator
A Grease Separator is used to separate the grease or fat from pan drippings. For…
Thin Blue Smoke
Thin Blue Smoke (TBS) is a light, almost invisible blueish smoke. It is the goal…
Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS)
Grilling
The terms grilling and barbecuing are often used interchangeably. But they are different. Grilling is cooking over…
Post Oak
Post Oak is one of the preferred woods for smoking beef brisket in Central Texas…
Vacuum Sealer
A Vacuum Sealer is used to create a package for food storage that will last…
Bark
The Bark is the outer crust that forms when smoking meat. It is usually associated…