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.
Frogmats
Frogmats are non-stick cooking mats that you use in your smoker or grill. These mats…
Kettle Grill
The Kettle Grill is named for its kettle shape. The Weber Kettle is the most…
Yardbird
Yardbird or Yard Bird is slang for chicken. The term originated in the South where…
Shiner
A Shiner is a piece of exposed bone showing through the meat on the top…
Internal Temperature
Internal Temperature is the temperature of the cooking meat as measured with a food thermometer…
Membrane
The Membrane is the thin skin on the back of ribs. REMOVE IT! There are…
Zest
Perhaps like me you came across a recipe for a BBQ marinade that called for…
CYM
CYM – Cheap Yellow Mustard This is used in the preparation of smoking meats, not…
Pellet Grill
A Pellet Grill uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…
Post Oak
Post Oak is one of the preferred woods for smoking beef brisket in Central Texas…
Smoke Ring
The Smoke Ring is the thin pinkish colored layer below the surface of BBQ meat …
Tongs
Tongs are used for picking up meat to put on, take off or reposition on…
Direct Cooking
Direct Cooking is a cooking method where the food is placed directly over the heat…
Atomic Buffalo Turd (ABT)
An Atomic Buffalo Turd or as they are commonly known, ABT, is a stuffed jalapeno pepper…
Mop
Mop is a liquid put on the meat during the BBQ process. A typical BBQ…
Bear Paws
Bear Paw meat handler forks are used for shredding BBQ meat. They are often used…
Dalmatian Rub
Dalmatian Rub is simply equal parts salt and pepper; the color is black and white…
Turn In Box
This is a competition BBQ term. A turn in box is the box with the…