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.
Bite Through Skin
The BBQ definition of Bite Through Skin is usually discussed in competition barbeque. The holy…
Texas Trinity
BBQ is a religious experience for many in Texas. And, the focus of this admiration…
Turn In Box
This is a competition BBQ term. A turn in box is the box with the…
Thermapen
A Thermapen is an instant read handheld thermometer manufactured by Thermoworks. The Thermapen gives you…
Vacuum Sealer
A Vacuum Sealer is used to create a package for food storage that will last…
Glue
Glues or binders are used in preparation for smoking meat to hold the dry rub…
Hot and Fast
Hot and Fast or Hot n Fast is a cooking technique becoming popular with many…
Direct Cooking
Direct Cooking is a cooking method where the food is placed directly over the heat…
Money Muscle
The Money Muscle is a prized piece of the pork butt because of its taste…
Atomic Buffalo Turd (ABT)
An Atomic Buffalo Turd or as they are commonly known, ABT, is a stuffed jalapeno pepper…
Fat Cap
A Fat Cap is the white layer of fat on top of the meat. The…
Marbling
Marbling (aka intramuscular fat) refers to the white fat in the muscle of beef. It…
Yardbird
Yardbird or Yard Bird is slang for chicken. The term originated in the South where…
Grand Champion (GC)
The Grand Champion or GC at a BBQ contest is the team with the most…
Membrane
The Membrane is the thin skin on the back of ribs. REMOVE IT! There are…
Cold Smoking
Cold Smoking is the process of smoking an item at a temperature below 100F degrees….
Au Jus
What is Au Jus? JUS is French for the natural juices given off by meat…
Charcoal Chimney
A charcoal chimney is a quick and easy way to get the charcoal (lump or…