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.

Fat Cap

A Fat Cap is the white layer of fat on top of the meat. The…

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Smoke Ring

The Smoke Ring is the thin pinkish colored layer below the surface of  BBQ meat …

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Q

Q is the simplest way to say Barbeque.  It’s often referred to this way on…

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Thermapen

A Thermapen is an instant read handheld thermometer manufactured by Thermoworks. The Thermapen gives you…

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Offset Smoker

An Offset Smoker has two chambers.  The main chamber used for cooking and a separate…

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Pellet Smoker

A Pellet Smoker uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…

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Rib Rack

A Rib Rack is a device that is used to hold multiple racks of BBQ…

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BBQ

BBQ, Barbecue, Barbeque, Bar-B-Q, or just simply Q… It’s called many things. Means different things…

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CYM

CYM – Cheap Yellow Mustard This is used in the preparation of smoking meats, not…

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Water Pan

A water pan is used in BBQ smokers to add moisture to the cooking chamber….

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