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.
Spatchcock
What is Spatchcock? Spatchcock or “Spatch” is the procedure for butterflying a chicken, turkey, Cornish…
Lump Charcoal
Lump charcoal is made by burning wood at high temperatures until it has turned into…
Brine
A brine is a mixture of water, salt and seasonings used to enhance a piece…
Dirty Dalmatian Rub
Dirty Dalmatian Rub is just a slight twist on the Dalmatian Rub of equal parts …
Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork is what you get by pulling apart a pork shoulder or pork butt…
Water Pan
A water pan is used in BBQ smokers to add moisture to the cooking chamber….
Fat Cap
A Fat Cap is the white layer of fat on top of the meat. The…
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Thermapen
A Thermapen is an instant read handheld thermometer manufactured by Thermoworks. The Thermapen gives you…
Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS)
Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM)
The Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM) is a bullet smoker. It is popular with the backyard…
Internal Temperature
Internal Temperature is the temperature of the cooking meat as measured with a food thermometer…
Yardbird
Yardbird or Yard Bird is slang for chicken. The term originated in the South where…
Kettle Grill
The Kettle Grill is named for its kettle shape. The Weber Kettle is the most…
Stall
The Stall is the period of time while you are smoking meat that the internal…
New England Barbecue Society (NEBS)
The New England Barbecue Society (NEBS) exists to offer New England grillers the opportunity to…
Pellet Smoker
A Pellet Smoker uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…
Turn In Box
This is a competition BBQ term. A turn in box is the box with the…