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.
Thermapen
A Thermapen is an instant read handheld thermometer manufactured by Thermoworks. The Thermapen gives you…
Boston Butt
The Boston Butt is a cut of pork that barbequers often used for BBQ pulled…
Burnt Ends
Burnt Ends are the tasty treat you get as a bonus for cooking a whole…
New England Barbecue Society (NEBS)
The New England Barbecue Society (NEBS) exists to offer New England grillers the opportunity to…
Membrane
The Membrane is the thin skin on the back of ribs. REMOVE IT! There are…
EVOO
EVOO is the acronym for Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It has many uses in BBQ….
Fatty
A Fatty is a tasty treat that starts with sausage, includes a stuffing, and once…
Vents
Vents are the air intakes in a BBQ grill or smoker. Vents are used to…
Q
Q is the simplest way to say Barbeque. It’s often referred to this way on…
Dalmatian Rub
Dalmatian Rub is simply equal parts salt and pepper; the color is black and white…
Zest
Perhaps like me you came across a recipe for a BBQ marinade that called for…
Danger Zone
Danger Zone refers to the temperature zone from 40F degrees to 140F degrees. It is…
Marbling
Marbling (aka intramuscular fat) refers to the white fat in the muscle of beef. It…
Juicy Lucy
A Juicy Lucy is a burger that has the cheese on the inside instead of…
Shiner
A Shiner is a piece of exposed bone showing through the meat on the top…
Lump Charcoal
Lump charcoal is made by burning wood at high temperatures until it has turned into…
Reverse Flow Smoker
In a basic offset smoker the heat and smoke move from the firebox through the…
Charcoal Chimney
A charcoal chimney is a quick and easy way to get the charcoal (lump or…