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.

BBQ

BBQ, Barbecue, Barbeque, Bar-B-Q, or just simply Q… It’s called many things. Means different things…

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Fat Cap

A Fat Cap is the white layer of fat on top of the meat. The…

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Pellicle

The pellicle is a shiny, tacky thin skin or film of protein that forms while…

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Q

Q is the simplest way to say Barbeque.  It’s often referred to this way on…

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Gasser

A Gasser is a smoker or grill that runs on propane (LP liquid propane) or…

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Au Jus

What is Au Jus? JUS is French for the natural juices given off by meat…

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Fatty

A Fatty is a tasty treat that starts with sausage, includes a stuffing, and once…

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Bear Paws

Bear Paw meat handler forks are used for shredding BBQ meat. They are often used…

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Reverse Sear

Using a Reverse Sear method to BBQ meats involves cooking the meat with indirect heat…

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Pig Candy

Pig Candy is bacon that is covered in brown sugar and spices then smoked.  Basically……

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Zest

Perhaps like me you came across a recipe for a BBQ marinade that called for…

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