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.
Bite Through Skin
The BBQ definition of Bite Through Skin is usually discussed in competition barbeque. The holy…
Brine
A brine is a mixture of water, salt and seasonings used to enhance a piece…
Zest
Perhaps like me you came across a recipe for a BBQ marinade that called for…
Reverse Sear
Using a Reverse Sear method to BBQ meats involves cooking the meat with indirect heat…
Texas Crutch
Texas Crutch refers to wrapping the meat tightly in foil during the BBQ cooking process. [caption…
Dirty Dalmatian Rub
Dirty Dalmatian Rub is just a slight twist on the Dalmatian Rub of equal parts …
Grease Separator
A Grease Separator is used to separate the grease or fat from pan drippings. For…
Turn In Box
This is a competition BBQ term. A turn in box is the box with the…
Minion Method
The Minion Method is a technique to create a long burning charcoal fire for cooking…
Fat Cap
A Fat Cap is the white layer of fat on top of the meat. The…
Need an X Term
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Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS)
Q
Q is the simplest way to say Barbeque. It’s often referred to this way on…
Glue
Glues or binders are used in preparation for smoking meat to hold the dry rub…
Marbling
Marbling (aka intramuscular fat) refers to the white fat in the muscle of beef. It…
Charcoal Chimney
A charcoal chimney is a quick and easy way to get the charcoal (lump or…
Spatchcock
What is Spatchcock? Spatchcock or “Spatch” is the procedure for butterflying a chicken, turkey, Cornish…
Internal Temperature
Internal Temperature is the temperature of the cooking meat as measured with a food thermometer…