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.
Grand Champion (GC)
The Grand Champion or GC at a BBQ contest is the team with the most…
Gasser
A Gasser is a smoker or grill that runs on propane (LP liquid propane) or…
Water Pan
A water pan is used in BBQ smokers to add moisture to the cooking chamber….
Operation BBQ Relief
The BBQ community is a close-knit supportive group. If you’ve ever been in a BBQ…
Reserve Champion
The Reserve Champion at a BBQ contest is the team with the second most total…
Charcoal Chimney
A charcoal chimney is a quick and easy way to get the charcoal (lump or…
Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM)
The Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM) is a bullet smoker. It is popular with the backyard…
Texas Trinity
BBQ is a religious experience for many in Texas. And, the focus of this admiration…
Bear Paws
Bear Paw meat handler forks are used for shredding BBQ meat. They are often used…
Bite Through Skin
The BBQ definition of Bite Through Skin is usually discussed in competition barbeque. The holy…
Boston Butt
The Boston Butt is a cut of pork that barbequers often used for BBQ pulled…
Hot and Fast
Hot and Fast or Hot n Fast is a cooking technique becoming popular with many…
Pellet Grill
A Pellet Grill uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…
Dalmatian Rub
Dalmatian Rub is simply equal parts salt and pepper; the color is black and white…
Low and Slow
Low and Slow is the technique for cooking meat for a relatively long period of…
Post Oak
Post Oak is one of the preferred woods for smoking beef brisket in Central Texas…
Stall
The Stall is the period of time while you are smoking meat that the internal…
Tongs
Tongs are used for picking up meat to put on, take off or reposition on…