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.
Money Muscle
The Money Muscle is a prized piece of the pork butt because of its taste…
Reverse Sear
Using a Reverse Sear method to BBQ meats involves cooking the meat with indirect heat…
St. Louis Style
St. Louis Style refers to a method of trimming spare ribs. [caption id=”attachment_393″ align=”alignnone” width=”450″…
Stall
The Stall is the period of time while you are smoking meat that the internal…
Kettle Grill
The Kettle Grill is named for its kettle shape. The Weber Kettle is the most…
Minion Method
The Minion Method is a technique to create a long burning charcoal fire for cooking…
Vents
Vents are the air intakes in a BBQ grill or smoker. Vents are used to…
Smoke Ring
The Smoke Ring is the thin pinkish colored layer below the surface of BBQ meat …
Cadillac Cut
The Cadillac Cut is a technique for cutting ribs. It is also known as the…
Fat Cap
A Fat Cap is the white layer of fat on top of the meat. The…
Dalmatian Rub
Dalmatian Rub is simply equal parts salt and pepper; the color is black and white…
Tongs
Tongs are used for picking up meat to put on, take off or reposition on…
American Royal Barbecue
The American Royal Barbecue (aka American Royal or The Royal) is the world’s largest BBQ…
FTC (Foil, Towel, Cooler)
Foil, Towel, Cooler aka FTC is a method for resting or holding cooked meat. The…
Operation BBQ Relief
The BBQ community is a close-knit supportive group. If you’ve ever been in a BBQ…
Pellet Grill
A Pellet Grill uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…
Rib Rack
A Rib Rack is a device that is used to hold multiple racks of BBQ…
Atomic Buffalo Turd (ABT)
An Atomic Buffalo Turd or as they are commonly known, ABT, is a stuffed jalapeno pepper…