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.
Membrane
The Membrane is the thin skin on the back of ribs. REMOVE IT! There are…
Marbling
Marbling (aka intramuscular fat) refers to the white fat in the muscle of beef. It…
Minion Method
The Minion Method is a technique to create a long burning charcoal fire for cooking…
Dalmatian Rub
Dalmatian Rub is simply equal parts salt and pepper; the color is black and white…
Direct Cooking
Direct Cooking is a cooking method where the food is placed directly over the heat…
Shiner
A Shiner is a piece of exposed bone showing through the meat on the top…
Hasty-Bake
A Hasty Bake is a charcoal oven that allows you to grill, smoke or bake.
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Internal Temperature
Internal Temperature is the temperature of the cooking meat as measured with a food thermometer…
Glue
Glues or binders are used in preparation for smoking meat to hold the dry rub…
Reverse Sear
Using a Reverse Sear method to BBQ meats involves cooking the meat with indirect heat…
CYM
CYM – Cheap Yellow Mustard This is used in the preparation of smoking meats, not…
Reserve Champion
The Reserve Champion at a BBQ contest is the team with the second most total…
Pellet Grill
A Pellet Grill uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…
Bark
The Bark is the outer crust that forms when smoking meat. It is usually associated…
Inject
Inject is the act of using a syringe to put liquid into your BBQ meat…
Grease Separator
A Grease Separator is used to separate the grease or fat from pan drippings. For…
Zest
Perhaps like me you came across a recipe for a BBQ marinade that called for…