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.
Jerk Seasoning
Jerk Seasoning are the spices used in the Jamaican Jerk style of cooking. Jerk seasoning…
Smoke Ring
The Smoke Ring is the thin pinkish colored layer below the surface of BBQ meat …
Thin Blue Smoke
Thin Blue Smoke (TBS) is a light, almost invisible blueish smoke. It is the goal…
Kettle Grill
The Kettle Grill is named for its kettle shape. The Weber Kettle is the most…
Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM)
The Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM) is a bullet smoker. It is popular with the backyard…
Hot and Fast
Hot and Fast or Hot n Fast is a cooking technique becoming popular with many…
Bark
The Bark is the outer crust that forms when smoking meat. It is usually associated…
Yardbird
Yardbird or Yard Bird is slang for chicken. The term originated in the South where…
Pig Candy
Pig Candy is bacon that is covered in brown sugar and spices then smoked. Basically……
Texas Crutch
Texas Crutch refers to wrapping the meat tightly in foil during the BBQ cooking process. [caption…
Minion Method
The Minion Method is a technique to create a long burning charcoal fire for cooking…
Juicy Lucy
A Juicy Lucy is a burger that has the cheese on the inside instead of…
Vents
Vents are the air intakes in a BBQ grill or smoker. Vents are used to…
Operation BBQ Relief
The BBQ community is a close-knit supportive group. If you’ve ever been in a BBQ…
Frogmats
Frogmats are non-stick cooking mats that you use in your smoker or grill. These mats…
Grease Separator
A Grease Separator is used to separate the grease or fat from pan drippings. For…
Bite Through Skin
The BBQ definition of Bite Through Skin is usually discussed in competition barbeque. The holy…
Fatty
A Fatty is a tasty treat that starts with sausage, includes a stuffing, and once…