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.

Post Oak

Post Oak is one of the preferred woods for smoking beef brisket in Central Texas…

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Cold Smoking

Cold Smoking is the process of smoking an item at a temperature below 100F degrees….

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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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EVOO

EVOO is the acronym for Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  It has many uses in BBQ….

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Danger Zone

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

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MOINK Balls

Beef (MOO) + Pork (OINK) = MOINK This simple equation produces one of our favorite…

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Gasser

A Gasser is a smoker or grill that runs on propane (LP liquid propane) or…

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Offset Smoker

An Offset Smoker has two chambers.  The main chamber used for cooking and a separate…

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Lump Charcoal

Lump charcoal is made by burning wood at high temperatures until it has turned into…

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Rib Rack

A Rib Rack is a device that is used to hold multiple racks of BBQ…

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Yardbird

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

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