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.

Danger Zone

Danger Zone refers to the temperature zone from 40F degrees to 140F degrees. It is…

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CYM

CYM – Cheap Yellow Mustard This is used in the preparation of smoking meats, not…

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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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Bark

The Bark is the outer crust that forms when smoking meat.  It is usually associated…

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Jerk Seasoning

Jerk Seasoning are the spices used in the Jamaican Jerk style of cooking. Jerk seasoning…

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Pellet Smoker

A Pellet Smoker uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…

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Frogmats

Frogmats are non-stick cooking mats that you use in your smoker or grill. These mats…

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Yardbird

Yardbird or Yard Bird is slang for chicken. The term originated in the South where…

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