What is Barbecue

It's about the method...
Barbecue refers to the manner of cooking, using an intense heat source under an open frame.

It's about the fuel...
Barbecue means to cook with charcoal or wood.

It's about the smoke...
Barbecue is cooking indirectly with smoke from any of various hardwoods.

It's about the sauce...
Barbecue is anything served with tomato-based, sweet, spicy, vinegary sauce.

It's up to you...
There is no "food police", so define and celebrate barbecue how you wish.