How to Set Up a Weber Kettle for Different Cooking Methods
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
- In this video, i'm going to show you how to set up a Weber Kettle for different cooking methods!
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There's SO many ways you can set up a Weber, so if i've missed anything, don't hesitate to ask a question in the comments below, or if you have a tip you'd like to share yourself about a Weber set up, be sure to let us know too!
We go through a range of Weber set ups that are perfect for roasting, indirect, low n slow and much more!
Here's a breakdown of the different Weber set ups we go through below...
0:00 - Start
00:28 - Charcoal Basket Set Up
02:19 - Vortex Method
03:43 - Snake Method
06:37 - Charcoal Rails
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Lol lighting the charcoal with the gas side burner 😂 what a flex, I love it 😂😂
We use the snake method all the time for roasts, turkey, duck, ribs and brisket. Best BBQ ever. Thanks for the other tips especially the vortex.
No worries :)
I always refer to your videos over all the others out they’re. It’s great to see an Australian know about an American dominated bbq. Your instructions have opened up a new world of delicious meals. You present well and you’re extremely easy to follow. Thank you so much.
First time Weber owner here. Thank you for the tips. I'm definitely going to use the charcoal snake
More than welcome
Very good demonstration for those doing different cooks on a kettle bbq, well done 👍
Thankyou, much appreciated.
Love the propane burner chimney starter idea. Of course! But, I had not thought of it!
Thanks to your video I just learned what the metal grates in my Dad's shed are: charcoal rails. Time to dust them off and try using them.
Your vids greatly improved my BBQ game! Not a lot of BBQ knowledge where I live- in Poland BBQ is something you do on May holidays as an excuse to drink yourself unconscious...
It's great to learn how to make actually good food with the Weber I have.
Here in Soith Africa we frequently do not have electricity
I'm in Poland and frequently I make hot wings, whole chicken, ribs etc on the weber.
I have been grilling for years. I’m that guy that people are excited to see at the family functions because they know the food will be amazing if there’s a grill. This was what I needed to take my skills to the next level.
Respect bro
If I don’t say so myself
Modest much
Doubt it
Mate your content is excellent, I've been watching bbq/grill vids for a long time and yours are right up there with the good ones imo.
Mate thanks so much! It's been a good journey so far but we're just getting started! Thanks for the support 🔥
I use the slow n sear. LOVE IT.
Thank you, sir. I just started the snake method with a brisket. I can't wait to eat it! Thanks, especially, for your venting advice.
Most welcome
Awesome, I've been doing my head in over airflow for years, thank you.
Most welcome
I've done the snake method twice with brisket, worked great. One tip though, you may want to lay some foil over the portion of the unlit snake that the brisket may be laying over. First time I did it some juice dripped onto that part of the snake so later when the burn got to those they were soaked and didn't light. Otherwise if you cover those you're good to go, just uncover them when the burn is getting close to them and obviously you'll be moving the brisket away from those at that point to avoid direct heat.
I've used the snake for pork butt and just put the butt fight in the middle of the grate and keep the temp around 225-250 with wood chunks laid on to of the charcoal.
What I don’t understand is that you talk about ensuring that the coals are well lighted to avoid the dirty smoke, but then on the snake the coals light as it burns. Are you then not getting all that dirty smoke all throughout the cook.
@@pomegranatepip2482 You know I never thought about that. But honestly I've never smelled, seen, or tasted any dirty smoke. I've now used this method on 6 briskets over the last few years. Always have a good smoke ring and haven't noticed dirty smoke.
im gonna be a weber kettle master now
🔥😜
Just got a Weber kettle. Now I need to get the little charcoal baskets too. 😅 there’s always more toys to get
Great tips, thankyou!
Those charcoal rails look useful. Nice demonstration.
Thankyou
Found your videos when looking for tips for doing some smoking on my Weber, loads of info and makes me a lot more confident of attempting my first smoked brisket. Just got to hope the weather plays ball in Scotland 🙏😂
Awesome, that's where my father was born! Dunbarton, Scotland! Thanks for the support!
Nice video and great tip about using side cooking gas to start chimney charcoal
I never knew any of this... I can't wait to try the vortex method
Loving the vids mate, ive been getting into it since i got a basic smoker for xmas and your vids have been super helpful.
You are welcome. Enjoy :)
Outstanding info, thank you!
Would love to see a video on the differences between briquettes and lump and if there are times where one or the other should be used. Also some product recommendations that are available in oz.
Thanks mate, there's a bit to it. Honestly Google will give you a much more in depth description. My 2 I recommend are olive pip co briquettes or cleanheat charcoal...
Great video with superb techniques 💯
Great thanks Aaron very practical tips
Awesome video mate. Simple but very informative
Thanks legend.
Loving your videos, finally getting to understand the best ways of setting up my Weber.
Can you do some videos on how to set up and cook on a Weber Go anywhere and Smokey Joe please.
Great starter vid mate. I reckon most of us started out on the kettle, such a versatile cooker. Still use mine today for pork legs and beef shorties.
Thanks mate!
I use this for everything, I did a turkey for thanksgiving, brisket a few weeks ago, all of it is amazing way better than a pellet grill
Great video!
Very informational!
Amazing video as always Aaron…the best bbq channel on YT!
Awesome video man.great demonstration of the techniques.
Thankyou.
Great video again brother! Cheers.
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed 🔥
Good vid mate 👌 so many ways to cook on a weber. Thanks for sharing some tips and tricks
You are most welcome!
awesome Aaron, thanks for the time in putting that together. I've been using the old rails for a few years and recon there a winner for any indirect cooking and open er up for a good sear. My first snake pulled pork worked well and kept at 121 c (250f) for a good 10 hours, again great video
Thanks so much mate! I agree, the charcoal rails are a definite winner! Great work with the snake. 🔥
Again very helpful video cheers I'm used to just gas bbq or fire pit box kinda bbq this hot coal style is gonna be awesome gonna try it this weekend cheers
No worries at all! 🔥
Thanks, very helpful.
NICE VIDEO. I've done all those methods, I prefer to use my slow n sear on the kettle but sometimes I just let it run without accessories and just have fun with it. Great channel, I've liked and subscribed!
Thankyou. Yeah I've heard good things about the SNS
I love this guy!
Back at you ❤️
Great video!, Best one I've seen on Weber grills, looking forward to more videos
Cheers mate! We’ve got plenty of videos now :)
Awesome demo!
Thanks so much
Great video. Keep up the good work!
Thanks very much
Thank u legend also steps completed for comp
Awesome, thankyou!
Great vid thanks. Where would I place some wood for smoke flavour using the snake method for L & S ?
Thanks for the video
Subscribed! Good and clear explanation :)
Nice video 😊 after 3 minutes of snake method 😁 i was hungry and just use microwave 😅 sometimes kraft dinner are the way to go 😭 summer is coming in Quebec 😁 i will make sure to use your advice and trying new recipes with charcoal 😊
This is an awesome video - thank you - just subscribed. Looking forwards to learning more !! :)
Thanks so much :)
Nice one. I got that Inkbird for xmas. cant wait to break it in. cheers.
Thanks mate!
Thank you for the great video
That’s hilarious...I have charcoal rails! Shows how old my Weber Kettle grill is! Have never really used them but I am now interested in smoking with my kettle and I don’t want to spend $500 on a Weber smoker. Thanks, good video!
Most welcome mate :)
Nice work brother...
Santa bought me a weber for tomorrow. Now I know how to use it...😅😅😅
Good video. Thank you so much.
Good charcoal tips and tricks. I subscribed 👍
@LownSlowBasics what charcoal briquettes are you using in this video?
Thank you sir.
Great video mate, love the stock Weber kettle stuff! Too many videos say to just use a slow n sear so this is very helpful
Thanks mate. Yeah the amount I see saying that is unreal. I'm sure they are great but not everyone can just go out and get one. You can do just as well without.
@@LownSlowBasics especially here in Aus! Just watched your brisket video, most straightforward I’ve seen so good job. Would now love to know how you keep your kettle so shiny and black on the inside!
@@marcusmcconnell786 thanks mate. It was new in the box when I got it only a year ago. Lucky find 😜
Nice work mate
Thankyou
Hi, where do you find the little charcoal box at 2:55 in this video? I want to use a grill for wok cooking.
Excellent vid, mate
Thankyou 🔥
Hi there is the snake stack a good method to use for a tri tip, and what would you recommend for cook time?
Thank you
Brilliant video mate. I just bought a second hand weber kettle for $100 bargain.
Im following all your videos now and il share too. Im struggling with the cleanup, hope you have a video on it in here somewhere. Or a video on refurbish second hand ones lol (wishful thinking) I just done a day in a bbq school. Im loving this kettle meat. Cant believe I never knew there was a difference lol
Awesome man! We have a video hopefully coming out on a full weber restoration :)
Perfect.
Thanks mate
Great info.
I used the stove top in the house to start the chimney and it worked great. My wife however told me I'd never do it again, "or else." Now, I just start the chimney while she's away from the house, and so far, I have not found out what "or else" means.
Not something I’d recommend doing. You should be doing it outside in a well ventilated area.
Your wife might have a point.
Charcoal gives off more carbon monoxide than other fuels. CO binds to oxygen receptors really efficiently so there is a risk of fatalities even at really low concentration.
Cooked with a kettle for years. Bought the weber smokefire and will never go back!!!
very nice!
Great video bro 🙌🏼👌🏼
Cheers mate
Charcoal rails are making a come back!
Great job man! Always learning from you
Any time! 🔥
Great video!
Thank you
Excellent. So far, my favorite is the snake. I've had poor results with the minion. Putting the 2 charcoal baskets in the middle makes for good chicken wings, legs, thighs, and can even air-fry!
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Before watching the video.. my favorite method has also been snake I get the juiciest meals Everytime but it's more time consuming if there's is lots of mouths to feed
have any of y'all ever mixed ceramic briquettes with wood ones? Would that work?
Hi Aaron, Great videos. Where can you buy the clips you had the inkbird probe clipped into for the weber temperature. I am based in Adelaide or do you just purchase them from the internet.
Thanks mate, you can get some inkbirds from Bunnings now :)
great video, thank you...! Where did you get all your add-ons for the Weber...?
A place called kettle bbq bits :)
Thanks for the video(s). Lots of videos on how to clean and maintain your Weber but would like to hear your thoughts and methods. Yours always look great.
Also how do you get your grates so clean are you seasoning them like a carbon steel pan w/ oil and high heat?
Thanks heaps! I think I'll have to do a weber cleaning video!
Usually just clean my grates after every cook with a wire brush, steel wool and hot water.
Good Job!!! Thanks for the video. Liked and subbed
Thanks so much!
Great video
Thanks
Thank you mate 🤙
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Great vid! Should do one with the Akorn that is similar. I have the same one you got and have alota trouble getting mine to sit or maintain at certain temps! Always drops then gotta spike it back up..idk maybe just how it goes! Always great info tho, thnx!
Thanks mate! I don't have the Akorn anymore unfortunately :(
akorn stinks
Doin some beef ribs with the snake RN. Young fellas 11th bday thanks.
Thanks for video. Bought a Weber kettle and instruction manual recommends a diffuser plate and minion method for low and slow. What is your opinion of it?
I haven't used it but heard only good things
Aaron, question or 2.
Q1. I managed to get hold of some (genuine) charcoal rails which look great, however i've read that having the coals right up against your kettle wall could be a problem with the kettle's porcelain finish - your thoughts?
Q2. I really like the Slow 'n' Sear Deluxe and drip tray, but it's pricey. Could I achieve the same result using the rails?
Cheers, Paul
Great grill tips!
Thanks so much.
Awesome video
I'm wanting to make my own vortex out of spare steel i have left over.. what are the measurements for top and bottom of vortex
Hey mate, they are angled too, there's exact measurements and angles on Google :)
Very nice video, keep it up
Really good video, so glad I found your channel.
Btw what charcoal and method from the above you recommend cooking merryland chicken, say like 4 merrylands
I’d go vortex :)
I've cooked on a weber for around 20 years now. The way I learned was trail and error. Most people rush their fire and that alone will cause you a lot of problems. Best thing you can do is to allow yourself a good 20 to 30 mins for your fire and grill to get hot. I've cooked all kinds of meat on the weber. It's a great grill for everyone.
Nice video. To the point.
Thanks
That was a pretty damn good video , had me engaged !
Completed the steps for giveawau
No worries
Don't have a Weber in my collection but that was excellent tutorial.
Thanks mate
Really excellent video and much appreciated. I'm using the snake method to smoke a pork butt. Where is the best place to locate the ambient temperature prob? Should it be on the backside of the meat opposite the fire? Thanks again!
Thanks mate. Preferably close to whatever you’re cooking 🤘
Great vid, very informative. I used the basket method quite a bit the only problem I had was with longer cooks (4-5 hours) one or the other would not stay lit and it varied as to which side wouldn't stay lit. I have a similar issue when I use a slow-n-sear for long cooks, one side just seems to go out. Do you have any suggestions? Any thoughts are appreciated. Be well✌🌱💚
If you're using a webet kettle, might want to introduce more air/vent to keep both lit. I use the snake method quite a bit and I found I was having issues with the charcoal going out. Opened the vents more and it stopped the problem. I like the snake method because your heat is set by how many coals are burning at one time as opposed to having to control the air vents to deal with temp. I hope I helped. It worked for me.
Top video cheers
Thanks mate
Hi, quick question, what's the name brand of the fire lighter? Thank you
Can’t wait to use my Webber kettle for my brisket
Hell yeah! Let us know how it goes 🔥
@@LownSlowBasics I sure will....I subscribe immediately to the channel!!!!....
Cheers man very good video simple easy conversation really :-) Well Done Cheers
Thanks mate
Would you add wood chips to any of these methods? Or water pans?