barbequed

Cooked over coals

Barbequed is the past tense of barbeque, an alternate spelling of barbecue.

To barbeque is to cook food slowly over low heat, typically outdoors over wood or charcoal: We barbequed ribs all afternoon.

The spelling with -que reflects the word's Spanish origins, though barbecued is more common in American usage.

meats

ribs

Thoracic bone set

burgers · hotdogs · steaks · wings · skewers · satay · yakitori · kebab · spare-ribs · tri-tip

smoke

hickory

Dense North American hardwood

oak · pecan · smoky · smoldering · woodfire · smokehouse · infused · aromatic · pitmaster · low-and-slow

grilling

tongs

Hinged grasping utensil

charcoal · propane · basting · flipping · searing · skewers · rotisserie · spit · fire · flame

flavor

succulent

Moist and flavorful

savory · smoky · tangy · rich · caramelized · mouthwatering · charred · finger-licking · flavorful

charred

blackened

Darkened by burning

crispy · burnt · scorched · blistered · crusty · toasted · singed · bark · crust

marinade

glazed

Coated with shiny finish

teriyaki · soy · honey · molasses · vinegar · garlic · ginger · tangy · zesty · marinated

cookout

backyard

Outdoor space behind home

reunion · alfresco · outdoor · lawn · park · family · friends · potluck · tailgate · summertime

Opposites
cooking method

barbequedboiled

Heated until bubbling

steamed · raw · uncooked · poached · braised

Phrases
Family

barbeque, barbeques, barbequing, barbequeing

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G