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.
Hasty-Bake
A Hasty Bake is a charcoal oven that allows you to grill, smoke or bake.
Yardbird
Yardbird or Yard Bird is slang for chicken. The term originated in the South where…
Reserve Champion
The Reserve Champion at a BBQ contest is the team with the second most total…
Vacuum Sealer
A Vacuum Sealer is used to create a package for food storage that will last…
Low and Slow
Low and Slow is the technique for cooking meat for a relatively long period of…
Dirty Dalmatian Rub
Dirty Dalmatian Rub is just a slight twist on the Dalmatian Rub of equal parts …
Thermapen
A Thermapen is an instant read handheld thermometer manufactured by Thermoworks. The Thermapen gives you…
Marbling
Marbling (aka intramuscular fat) refers to the white fat in the muscle of beef. It…
Kettle Grill
The Kettle Grill is named for its kettle shape. The Weber Kettle is the most…
Money Muscle
The Money Muscle is a prized piece of the pork butt because of its taste…
Texas Trinity
BBQ is a religious experience for many in Texas. And, the focus of this admiration…
Vertical Smoker
A Vertical Smoker resembles a cabinet. The heat source is on the bottom. The smoker…
Pellicle
The pellicle is a shiny, tacky thin skin or film of protein that forms while…
Boston Butt
The Boston Butt is a cut of pork that barbequers often used for BBQ pulled…
Bear Paws
Bear Paw meat handler forks are used for shredding BBQ meat. They are often used…
Minion Method
The Minion Method is a technique to create a long burning charcoal fire for cooking…
Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS)
Pig Candy
Pig Candy is bacon that is covered in brown sugar and spices then smoked. Basically……