Barbecue items are a popular choice for outdoor gatherings and cookouts. The crossword solutions for the term 'barbecue item' include RIB (3 letters), sparerib (8 letters), patty (5 letters), SPIT (4 letters), and turkeyfrank (11 letters). Ribs are a classic barbecue item, usually made from pork or beef. Spareribs are similar to ribs but are cut from the lower portion of the RIB cage. A patty is a flat, round piece of ground meat, often used in hamburgers. A SPIT is a metal rod used to hold food over an open flame. Turkeyfranks are a type of hot dog made from turkey meat.