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.
Kettle Grill
The Kettle Grill is named for its kettle shape. The Weber Kettle is the most…
Turn In Box
This is a competition BBQ term. A turn in box is the box with the…
Smoke Ring
The Smoke Ring is the thin pinkish colored layer below the surface of BBQ meat …
Grand Champion (GC)
The Grand Champion or GC at a BBQ contest is the team with the most…
Dalmatian Rub
Dalmatian Rub is simply equal parts salt and pepper; the color is black and white…
Packer Brisket
A Packer Brisket (aka Whole Packer Brisket or Packer Cut Brisket) is a cut of…
Post Oak
Post Oak is one of the preferred woods for smoking beef brisket in Central Texas…
Reserve Champion
The Reserve Champion at a BBQ contest is the team with the second most total…
Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork is what you get by pulling apart a pork shoulder or pork butt…
Offset Smoker
An Offset Smoker has two chambers. The main chamber used for cooking and a separate…
Grilling
The terms grilling and barbecuing are often used interchangeably. But they are different. Grilling is cooking over…
Dirty Dalmatian Rub
Dirty Dalmatian Rub is just a slight twist on the Dalmatian Rub of equal parts …
Direct Cooking
Direct Cooking is a cooking method where the food is placed directly over the heat…
Non-Reactive
You are following a recipe for a new BBQ sauce and the directions tell you…
Thin Blue Smoke
Thin Blue Smoke (TBS) is a light, almost invisible blueish smoke. It is the goal…
Rib Rack
A Rib Rack is a device that is used to hold multiple racks of BBQ…
Pellicle
The pellicle is a shiny, tacky thin skin or film of protein that forms while…
Jerk Seasoning
Jerk Seasoning are the spices used in the Jamaican Jerk style of cooking. Jerk seasoning…