Italian Barbecue
First we need to make an important distinction – that of true barbecue vs. grilling. Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, barbecue traditionally involves cooking for a long time at low heat, often with lots of smoke and sauces or rubs, while grilling refers to cooking with high heat over charcoal, wood, or gas. There is no Italian tradition of American- style barbecue, so when you see that term it will usually mean grilling.
