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.
Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS)
Fatty
A Fatty is a tasty treat that starts with sausage, includes a stuffing, and once…
Cold Smoking
Cold Smoking is the process of smoking an item at a temperature below 100F degrees….
Pellet Smoker
A Pellet Smoker uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…
Non-Reactive
You are following a recipe for a new BBQ sauce and the directions tell you…
St. Louis Style
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Reverse Sear
Using a Reverse Sear method to BBQ meats involves cooking the meat with indirect heat…
Thermapen
A Thermapen is an instant read handheld thermometer manufactured by Thermoworks. The Thermapen gives you…
Marbling
Marbling (aka intramuscular fat) refers to the white fat in the muscle of beef. It…
Jerk Seasoning
Jerk Seasoning are the spices used in the Jamaican Jerk style of cooking. Jerk seasoning…
Texas Trinity
BBQ is a religious experience for many in Texas. And, the focus of this admiration…
Membrane
The Membrane is the thin skin on the back of ribs. REMOVE IT! There are…
Yardbird
Yardbird or Yard Bird is slang for chicken. The term originated in the South where…
Bark
The Bark is the outer crust that forms when smoking meat. It is usually associated…
Thin Blue Smoke
Thin Blue Smoke (TBS) is a light, almost invisible blueish smoke. It is the goal…
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New England Barbecue Society (NEBS)
The New England Barbecue Society (NEBS) exists to offer New England grillers the opportunity to…
Juicy Lucy
A Juicy Lucy is a burger that has the cheese on the inside instead of…