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.
Pellet Smoker
A Pellet Smoker uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…
Charcoal Chimney
A charcoal chimney is a quick and easy way to get the charcoal (lump or…
Hot and Fast
Hot and Fast or Hot n Fast is a cooking technique becoming popular with many…
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…
Pig Candy
Pig Candy is bacon that is covered in brown sugar and spices then smoked. Basically……
Atomic Buffalo Turd (ABT)
An Atomic Buffalo Turd or as they are commonly known, ABT, is a stuffed jalapeno pepper…
Liquid Smoke
Liquid smoke is used to season foods to give them a smokey flavor. BBQ purists…
Texas Trinity
BBQ is a religious experience for many in Texas. And, the focus of this admiration…
Cadillac Cut
The Cadillac Cut is a technique for cutting ribs. It is also known as the…
Gasser
A Gasser is a smoker or grill that runs on propane (LP liquid propane) or…
Au Jus
What is Au Jus? JUS is French for the natural juices given off by meat…
Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS)
Marbling
Marbling (aka intramuscular fat) refers to the white fat in the muscle of beef. It…
Jerk Seasoning
Jerk Seasoning are the spices used in the Jamaican Jerk style of cooking. Jerk seasoning…
Grilling
The terms grilling and barbecuing are often used interchangeably. But they are different. Grilling is cooking over…
Minion Method
The Minion Method is a technique to create a long burning charcoal fire for cooking…
Water Pan
A water pan is used in BBQ smokers to add moisture to the cooking chamber….