barbecueing

Charring over flames

Barbecueing is cooking food over an open flame or hot coals, typically outdoors on a grill or in a pit.

The method emphasizes slow cooking and smoky flavor, especially for meats: We spent the afternoon barbecueing ribs.

Also spelled barbecuing.

fuel

charcoal

Burned wood residue

propane · gas · wood-chips · applewood · oak · pecan · kindling · embers · heat · flame

cooking

smoking

Inhaling burning tobacco

searing · low-and-slow · pitmaster · rub · glaze · thermometer · tongs · spatula · apron · skewers

gathering

cookout

Outdoor meal over flames

reunion · feast · get-together · tailgate · celebration · patio · lawn · summer · family · friends

flavor

smoky

Filled with combustion haze

caramelized · charred · glazed · rubbed · basted · succulent · juicy · tender · umami · zesty

regional

Carolina

Atlantic coast region

tandoori · satay · yakitori

Opposites
heat source and method

barbecueingmicrowaving

Heating with radio waves

pressure cooking · induction cooking · boiling · steaming · poaching

cooking medium

barbecueingboiling

Liquid vaporization temperature

steaming · poaching · braising · stewing · simmering

thermal transformation

barbecueingrefrigerating

Keeping cold mechanically

freezing

Family

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G