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.
Membrane
The Membrane is the thin skin on the back of ribs. REMOVE IT! There are…
Shiner
A Shiner is a piece of exposed bone showing through the meat on the top…
Water Pan
A water pan is used in BBQ smokers to add moisture to the cooking chamber….
Stall
The Stall is the period of time while you are smoking meat that the internal…
Offset Smoker
An Offset Smoker has two chambers. The main chamber used for cooking and a separate…
Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS)
Yardbird
Yardbird or Yard Bird is slang for chicken. The term originated in the South where…
Mop
Mop is a liquid put on the meat during the BBQ process. A typical BBQ…
Bullet Smoker
A Bullet Smoker is as the name suggests a smoker that is shaped like a…
Direct Cooking
Direct Cooking is a cooking method where the food is placed directly over the heat…
Internal Temperature
Internal Temperature is the temperature of the cooking meat as measured with a food thermometer…
Jerk Seasoning
Jerk Seasoning are the spices used in the Jamaican Jerk style of cooking. Jerk seasoning…
Reverse Flow Smoker
In a basic offset smoker the heat and smoke move from the firebox through the…
New England Barbecue Society (NEBS)
The New England Barbecue Society (NEBS) exists to offer New England grillers the opportunity to…
Brine
A brine is a mixture of water, salt and seasonings used to enhance a piece…
Hot and Fast
Hot and Fast or Hot n Fast is a cooking technique becoming popular with many…
Charcoal Chimney
A charcoal chimney is a quick and easy way to get the charcoal (lump or…
Bite Through Skin
The BBQ definition of Bite Through Skin is usually discussed in competition barbeque. The holy…