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.

Tongs

Tongs are used for picking up meat to put on, take off or reposition on…

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Brine

A brine is a mixture of water, salt and seasonings used to enhance a piece…

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Grilling

The terms grilling and barbecuing are often used interchangeably.  But they are different. Grilling is cooking over…

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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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Membrane

The Membrane is the thin skin on the back of ribs. REMOVE IT! There are…

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CYM

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

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Zest

Perhaps like me you came across a recipe for a BBQ marinade that called for…

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Pellicle

The pellicle is a shiny, tacky thin skin or film of protein that forms while…

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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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Shiner

A Shiner is a piece of exposed bone showing through the meat on the top…

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Bark

The Bark is the outer crust that forms when smoking meat.  It is usually associated…

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Fatty

A Fatty is a tasty treat that starts with sausage, includes a stuffing, and once…

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