Lingo

[pilch]

Hey Guys and Gals, I'm having a little trouble with the American language and thought I'd start a list so as I can post it up every now and again and get some clarification on some of the words and abbreviations.

We'll start off with "Spritz" is this some sort of a spray?

What is a "UDS" smoker?

So far I've been able to fathom some of this out but some just baffles me.

Cheers from Down Under.

 

[nedtorious]

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Yes, spritz is a spray, also called a mop sauce, its used to add flavor and keep meat moist.

UDS is Ugly Drum Smoker or Upright Drum Smoker (for those of us that don't consider ours to be ugly!). Its a homemade cooker that is usually made from a 55 gallon drum.

These links will probably help you out more than I ever could.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/81585/a-little-help-for-the-new-guys-gals

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/73935/acronyms

 

[pilch]

Thanks Ned it's a big help.

Cheers from Down Under.

 

[bluewhisper]

Pilch, what's you native tongue?

"Spritz" is "spray" in German and Yiddish. There are several Yiddish words (or versions of them) in American slang.

 

[mdboatbum]

Welcome Pilch. The language of this forum can be confusing, as folks tent to make up their own abbreviations from time to time. What's that old saying--2 countries divided by a common language? Aussie English is a bit different from American English to be sure. But for the most part it should be pretty self explanatory. The links provided should help too.

 

[gary s]

Just ask and you will get help

Gary

 

[pilch]

Thanks Guys   have copied the list and have pasted it on the wall beside me for future reference.

Cheers from D.N.

 

[pilch]

Strangely enough it's Australian English but like American English we tend to have our own little words for certain things. We were settled mainly by the Irish and Poms where as you were settled by a vast majority of Europeans.

Cheers from D.U.