barbecued

Cooked over coals

Barbecued describes food cooked over an open flame, hot coals, or smoke, typically with a tangy, sweet, or spicy sauce: barbecued ribs, barbecued chicken.

The method emphasizes slow cooking and smoky flavor.

Informally, anything grilled outdoors might be called barbecued, though purists distinguish between true barbecue and simple grilling.

smoky

hickory

Dense North American hardwood

charcoal · woodfire · smoldering · embers · smokehouse · pitmaster · low-and-slow · smoking · aromatic · cured

meats

ribs

Thoracic bone set

sausages · tri-tip · wings · spare-ribs · kalbi · satay · tandoori · yakitori · kebabs · asado

cookout

backyard

Outdoor space behind home

family · friends · potluck · tailgate · coals · briquettes · propane · grill · tongs · apron

flavor

tangy

Sharp and lively-tasting

glazed · sticky · saucy · vinegary · zesty · molasses · seasoned · marinated · basted · succulent

equipment

grill

Cooking surface over fire

skewers · tongs · thermometer · grates · lid · vents · kamado · weber

charred

seared

Burned on the surface

crusted · blistered · crisped · bark · char · scorched · singed · edges

Opposites
cooking method

barbecuedboiled

Heated until bubbling

steamed · poached · microwaved · stewed · braised

cooked state

barbecuedraw

In original state

uncooked · fresh · unprepared · live

Phrases
Family

barbecue, barbecues, barbecuing, barbecuers, barbecueing, barbecuer, barbecue sauce

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G