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.
Liquid Smoke
Liquid smoke is used to season foods to give them a smokey flavor. BBQ purists…
Juicy Lucy
A Juicy Lucy is a burger that has the cheese on the inside instead of…
Dalmatian Rub
Dalmatian Rub is simply equal parts salt and pepper; the color is black and white…
MOINK Balls
Beef (MOO) + Pork (OINK) = MOINK This simple equation produces one of our favorite…
Lump Charcoal
Lump charcoal is made by burning wood at high temperatures until it has turned into…
Pig Candy
Pig Candy is bacon that is covered in brown sugar and spices then smoked. Basically……
Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS)
Thin Blue Smoke
Thin Blue Smoke (TBS) is a light, almost invisible blueish smoke. It is the goal…
Inject
Inject is the act of using a syringe to put liquid into your BBQ meat…
Glue
Glues or binders are used in preparation for smoking meat to hold the dry rub…
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Frogmats
Frogmats are non-stick cooking mats that you use in your smoker or grill. These mats…
Rib Rack
A Rib Rack is a device that is used to hold multiple racks of BBQ…
Yardbird
Yardbird or Yard Bird is slang for chicken. The term originated in the South where…
Operation BBQ Relief
The BBQ community is a close-knit supportive group. If you’ve ever been in a BBQ…
Grand Champion (GC)
The Grand Champion or GC at a BBQ contest is the team with the most…
Texas Trinity
BBQ is a religious experience for many in Texas. And, the focus of this admiration…
Thermapen
A Thermapen is an instant read handheld thermometer manufactured by Thermoworks. The Thermapen gives you…