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.
CYM
CYM – Cheap Yellow Mustard This is used in the preparation of smoking meats, not…
Bear Paws
Bear Paw meat handler forks are used for shredding BBQ meat. They are often used…
Water Pan
A water pan is used in BBQ smokers to add moisture to the cooking chamber….
FTC (Foil, Towel, Cooler)
Foil, Towel, Cooler aka FTC is a method for resting or holding cooked meat. The…
Dalmatian Rub
Dalmatian Rub is simply equal parts salt and pepper; the color is black and white…
Spatchcock
What is Spatchcock? Spatchcock or “Spatch” is the procedure for butterflying a chicken, turkey, Cornish…
Burnt Ends
Burnt Ends are the tasty treat you get as a bonus for cooking a whole…
Marbling
Marbling (aka intramuscular fat) refers to the white fat in the muscle of beef. It…
Offset Smoker
An Offset Smoker has two chambers. The main chamber used for cooking and a separate…
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…
Vacuum Sealer
A Vacuum Sealer is used to create a package for food storage that will last…
Gasser
A Gasser is a smoker or grill that runs on propane (LP liquid propane) or…
Thermapen
A Thermapen is an instant read handheld thermometer manufactured by Thermoworks. The Thermapen gives you…
Turn In Box
This is a competition BBQ term. A turn in box is the box with the…
Fat Cap
A Fat Cap is the white layer of fat on top of the meat. The…
Juicy Lucy
A Juicy Lucy is a burger that has the cheese on the inside instead of…
Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork is what you get by pulling apart a pork shoulder or pork butt…