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.
Cadillac Cut
The Cadillac Cut is a technique for cutting ribs. It is also known as the…
Charcoal Chimney
A charcoal chimney is a quick and easy way to get the charcoal (lump or…
Texas Trinity
BBQ is a religious experience for many in Texas. And, the focus of this admiration…
Non-Reactive
You are following a recipe for a new BBQ sauce and the directions tell you…
Operation BBQ Relief
The BBQ community is a close-knit supportive group. If you’ve ever been in a BBQ…
Q
Q is the simplest way to say Barbeque. It’s often referred to this way on…
Atomic Buffalo Turd (ABT)
An Atomic Buffalo Turd or as they are commonly known, ABT, is a stuffed jalapeno pepper…
Reverse Sear
Using a Reverse Sear method to BBQ meats involves cooking the meat with indirect heat…
Bark
The Bark is the outer crust that forms when smoking meat. It is usually associated…
Stall
The Stall is the period of time while you are smoking meat that the internal…
Rib Rack
A Rib Rack is a device that is used to hold multiple racks of BBQ…
Pellet Grill
A Pellet Grill uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…
Kettle Grill
The Kettle Grill is named for its kettle shape. The Weber Kettle is the most…
Hasty-Bake
A Hasty Bake is a charcoal oven that allows you to grill, smoke or bake.
Bear Paws
Bear Paw meat handler forks are used for shredding BBQ meat. They are often used…
Pellicle
The pellicle is a shiny, tacky thin skin or film of protein that forms while…
Thin Blue Smoke
Thin Blue Smoke (TBS) is a light, almost invisible blueish smoke. It is the goal…
Cold Smoking
Cold Smoking is the process of smoking an item at a temperature below 100F degrees….