Originally Posted by ruffryder (Post 603152)

The difference between BBQ and Grilling?

It has nothing to do with sauce. It is a matter of time and heat.

BBQ is cooking long, low and slow. Grilling is cooking fast and hot.

BBQ - ribs, pork, brisket. These foods soak up the smoke and rub.

Grilling - seafood, veggies, burgers, brats, chicken, steak, fruit.

Barbecue vs cookout.

Does it matter what area you are from if you will say, "Come over for a BBQ or cookout?" Typically when you hear, "Ya'll come over for a bbq." form southerners It means ribs, pulled pork, coleslaw, banana pudding, sweet tea. And northerners will say bbq to refer to cookout or grilling burgers and dogs.

Which term do you use? I tend to use both for any kind of bbq or grilling! LOL