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.
Boston Butt
The Boston Butt is a cut of pork that barbequers often used for BBQ pulled…
Tongs
Tongs are used for picking up meat to put on, take off or reposition on…
Brine
A brine is a mixture of water, salt and seasonings used to enhance a piece…
Grilling
The terms grilling and barbecuing are often used interchangeably. But they are different. Grilling is cooking over…
Reserve Champion
The Reserve Champion at a BBQ contest is the team with the second most total…
Pellet Smoker
A Pellet Smoker uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…
Membrane
The Membrane is the thin skin on the back of ribs. REMOVE IT! There are…
CYM
CYM – Cheap Yellow Mustard This is used in the preparation of smoking meats, not…
Low and Slow
Low and Slow is the technique for cooking meat for a relatively long period of…
Zest
Perhaps like me you came across a recipe for a BBQ marinade that called for…
Pellicle
The pellicle is a shiny, tacky thin skin or film of protein that forms while…
BBQ
BBQ, Barbecue, Barbeque, Bar-B-Q, or just simply Q… It’s called many things. Means different things…
Non-Reactive
You are following a recipe for a new BBQ sauce and the directions tell you…
Shiner
A Shiner is a piece of exposed bone showing through the meat on the top…
FTC (Foil, Towel, Cooler)
Foil, Towel, Cooler aka FTC is a method for resting or holding cooked meat. The…
Charcoal Chimney
A charcoal chimney is a quick and easy way to get the charcoal (lump or…
Bark
The Bark is the outer crust that forms when smoking meat. It is usually associated…
Fatty
A Fatty is a tasty treat that starts with sausage, includes a stuffing, and once…