BBQ Terms that begin with I

Inject is the act of using a syringe to put liquid into your BBQ meat prior to cooking. The injection is used to add moisture to the meat as well as flavor.

Internal Temperature is the temperature of the cooking meat as measured with a food thermometer before removing the meat from the heat source. Why is the internal temperature important to BBQ? A. Barbequed meat needs to reach certain temperatures to be considered safe for consumption. For safety and quality, the USDA recommends the following minimum