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.
Cadillac Cut
The Cadillac Cut is a technique for cutting ribs. It is also known as the…
Spatchcock
What is Spatchcock? Spatchcock or “Spatch” is the procedure for butterflying a chicken, turkey, Cornish…
EVOO
EVOO is the acronym for Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It has many uses in BBQ….
Smoke Ring
The Smoke Ring is the thin pinkish colored layer below the surface of BBQ meat …
Shiner
A Shiner is a piece of exposed bone showing through the meat on the top…
BBQ
BBQ, Barbecue, Barbeque, Bar-B-Q, or just simply Q… It’s called many things. Means different things…
Grand Champion (GC)
The Grand Champion or GC at a BBQ contest is the team with the most…
Burnt Ends
Burnt Ends are the tasty treat you get as a bonus for cooking a whole…
Vertical Smoker
A Vertical Smoker resembles a cabinet. The heat source is on the bottom. The smoker…
Reverse Sear
Using a Reverse Sear method to BBQ meats involves cooking the meat with indirect heat…
Q
Q is the simplest way to say Barbeque. It’s often referred to this way on…
Reverse Flow Smoker
In a basic offset smoker the heat and smoke move from the firebox through the…
Brine
A brine is a mixture of water, salt and seasonings used to enhance a piece…
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…
Gasser
A Gasser is a smoker or grill that runs on propane (LP liquid propane) or…
Jerk Seasoning
Jerk Seasoning are the spices used in the Jamaican Jerk style of cooking. Jerk seasoning…
Grease Separator
A Grease Separator is used to separate the grease or fat from pan drippings. For…