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.
Fatty
A Fatty is a tasty treat that starts with sausage, includes a stuffing, and once…
Texas Crutch
Texas Crutch refers to wrapping the meat tightly in foil during the BBQ cooking process. [caption…
Money Muscle
The Money Muscle is a prized piece of the pork butt because of its taste…
Non-Reactive
You are following a recipe for a new BBQ sauce and the directions tell you…
Pellicle
The pellicle is a shiny, tacky thin skin or film of protein that forms while…
Liquid Smoke
Liquid smoke is used to season foods to give them a smokey flavor. BBQ purists…
Hasty-Bake
A Hasty Bake is a charcoal oven that allows you to grill, smoke or bake.
Pellet Grill
A Pellet Grill uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…
Juicy Lucy
A Juicy Lucy is a burger that has the cheese on the inside instead of…
Vents
Vents are the air intakes in a BBQ grill or smoker. Vents are used to…
Au Jus
What is Au Jus? JUS is French for the natural juices given off by meat…
Boston Butt
The Boston Butt is a cut of pork that barbequers often used for BBQ pulled…
Texas Trinity
BBQ is a religious experience for many in Texas. And, the focus of this admiration…
Brine
A brine is a mixture of water, salt and seasonings used to enhance a piece…
Bark
The Bark is the outer crust that forms when smoking meat. It is usually associated…
Membrane
The Membrane is the thin skin on the back of ribs. REMOVE IT! There are…
EVOO
EVOO is the acronym for Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It has many uses in BBQ….
Reverse Sear
Using a Reverse Sear method to BBQ meats involves cooking the meat with indirect heat…