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.
Texas Trinity
BBQ is a religious experience for many in Texas. And, the focus of this admiration…
BBQ
BBQ, Barbecue, Barbeque, Bar-B-Q, or just simply Q… It’s called many things. Means different things…
Yardbird
Yardbird or Yard Bird is slang for chicken. The term originated in the South where…
Post Oak
Post Oak is one of the preferred woods for smoking beef brisket in Central Texas…
Jerk Seasoning
Jerk Seasoning are the spices used in the Jamaican Jerk style of cooking. Jerk seasoning…
Reverse Flow Smoker
In a basic offset smoker the heat and smoke move from the firebox through the…
Kettle Grill
The Kettle Grill is named for its kettle shape. The Weber Kettle is the most…
Lump Charcoal
Lump charcoal is made by burning wood at high temperatures until it has turned into…
Glue
Glues or binders are used in preparation for smoking meat to hold the dry rub…
Danger Zone
Danger Zone refers to the temperature zone from 40F degrees to 140F degrees. It is…
Low and Slow
Low and Slow is the technique for cooking meat for a relatively long period of…
Boston Butt
The Boston Butt is a cut of pork that barbequers often used for BBQ pulled…
Vertical Smoker
A Vertical Smoker resembles a cabinet. The heat source is on the bottom. The smoker…
Fatty
A Fatty is a tasty treat that starts with sausage, includes a stuffing, and once…
Q
Q is the simplest way to say Barbeque. It’s often referred to this way on…
Packer Brisket
A Packer Brisket (aka Whole Packer Brisket or Packer Cut Brisket) is a cut of…
Pellicle
The pellicle is a shiny, tacky thin skin or film of protein that forms while…
Cold Smoking
Cold Smoking is the process of smoking an item at a temperature below 100F degrees….