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…
Marbling
Marbling (aka intramuscular fat) refers to the white fat in the muscle of beef. It…
Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS)
Smoke Ring
The Smoke Ring is the thin pinkish colored layer below the surface of BBQ meat …
Non-Reactive
You are following a recipe for a new BBQ sauce and the directions tell you…
Pellet Grill
A Pellet Grill uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…
BBQ
BBQ, Barbecue, Barbeque, Bar-B-Q, or just simply Q… It’s called many things. Means different things…
Gasser
A Gasser is a smoker or grill that runs on propane (LP liquid propane) or…
Cadillac Cut
The Cadillac Cut is a technique for cutting ribs. It is also known as the…
Pellicle
The pellicle is a shiny, tacky thin skin or film of protein that forms while…
Danger Zone
Danger Zone refers to the temperature zone from 40F degrees to 140F degrees. It is…
Reverse Sear
Using a Reverse Sear method to BBQ meats involves cooking the meat with indirect heat…
FTC (Foil, Towel, Cooler)
Foil, Towel, Cooler aka FTC is a method for resting or holding cooked meat. The…
Hasty-Bake
A Hasty Bake is a charcoal oven that allows you to grill, smoke or bake.
Vertical Smoker
A Vertical Smoker resembles a cabinet. The heat source is on the bottom. The smoker…
Charcoal Chimney
A charcoal chimney is a quick and easy way to get the charcoal (lump or…
Turn In Box
This is a competition BBQ term. A turn in box is the box with the…
Tongs
Tongs are used for picking up meat to put on, take off or reposition on…