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.
Danger Zone
Danger Zone refers to the temperature zone from 40F degrees to 140F degrees. It is…
New England Barbecue Society (NEBS)
The New England Barbecue Society (NEBS) exists to offer New England grillers the opportunity to…
CYM
CYM – Cheap Yellow Mustard This is used in the preparation of smoking meats, not…
Fat Cap
A Fat Cap is the white layer of fat on top of the meat. The…
Bite Through Skin
The BBQ definition of Bite Through Skin is usually discussed in competition barbeque. The holy…
Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM)
The Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM) is a bullet smoker. It is popular with the backyard…
Turn In Box
This is a competition BBQ term. A turn in box is the box with the…
Low and Slow
Low and Slow is the technique for cooking meat for a relatively long period of…
FTC (Foil, Towel, Cooler)
Foil, Towel, Cooler aka FTC is a method for resting or holding cooked meat. The…
Bark
The Bark is the outer crust that forms when smoking meat. It is usually associated…
Bullet Smoker
A Bullet Smoker is as the name suggests a smoker that is shaped like a…
Jerk Seasoning
Jerk Seasoning are the spices used in the Jamaican Jerk style of cooking. Jerk seasoning…
Pellet Smoker
A Pellet Smoker uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…
Hasty-Bake
A Hasty Bake is a charcoal oven that allows you to grill, smoke or bake.
Frogmats
Frogmats are non-stick cooking mats that you use in your smoker or grill. These mats…
American Royal Barbecue
The American Royal Barbecue (aka American Royal or The Royal) is the world’s largest BBQ…
Yardbird
Yardbird or Yard Bird is slang for chicken. The term originated in the South where…
Reverse Flow Smoker
In a basic offset smoker the heat and smoke move from the firebox through the…