Add this classic seasoning to all kinds of meat and poultry for a smoky, sweet and bold barbecue taste Use around one tablespoon per pound of meat. Barbecue originates from the French "barbe a que" meaning "beard to tail" - the way a pig was attached to the rotisserie to slowly roast over open flames.Suggested Use: Use in barbecuing any beef, chicken, pork or fish directly or in a marinade or sprinkle on grilled vegetables to taste. Ingredients: Brown Sugar, Smoked Sweet Paprika, Sea Salt, Spices, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Dried chiles. Basic Prep: Just add to recipe as called for. Often also spelled bbq, barbeque. barbaque.