How to Smoke Ribs in a Weber Kettle | TruBBQtv
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- No smoker? No worries! In this episode I demonstrate how to smoke baby back ribs in a Weber kettle grill using indirect heat. For fuel I used 100% hardwood lump charcoal with apple and cherry wood chunks for smoke.
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I am appreciating the QUALITY of your videography ... good camera angles, no wind noise or background sound, good explanations outdoor lighting without shadows ..... thanks
Great Video! You did a nice job keeping it simple - no heat controls, no thermometer, nothing but your recipe and experience! I made these this afternoon and didn't have time to dig out my Weber kettle, so did them indirect on the Weber gas. I added water trays above, and a smoke tube. Other than getting a little happy with the dry rub, they turned out perfectly. Can't wait to try it on my charcoal grill -- or the pellet grill I need to talk my wife into... Thanks again!
Hey John, great video, really easy to follow. I tried this for the first time yesterday and it was epic! Thanks for the upload!
Of all the Weber Kettle videos i've watched, this is by far my favorite. I've used this to make ribs a couple times now and each time they come out fantastic. The lump coals do make a difference. Thank you!
Probably one of the best bbq videos that I’ve watched in a longtime. Well done,old school Q.
Great Video John! I recentlt got into charcoal grilling, and after several attempts at cooking ribs with various other methods, your video help me make some of the best ribs ive ever had! Thank you
10:19 if you make this face and have this reaction to the smoke coming from your bbq, your meat shouldn’t be in it yet. Just a tip for anyone getting into bbq/smoking on charcoal grills for the first time. Aim for clean smoke anytime you bbq, future pit masters! The food you spent hours cooking will have a clean smoke flavor, rather than a dirty one. Ps. I watched this video a long time ago when I got my Weber and it helped a lot. Thought I’d come back for the nostalgia and felt I had to leave this information for anyone who is just starting off!
How do you have clean smoke, like what makes my smoke dirty and if my smoke is dirty how do i clean it
@@stephaniej2556 I’m happy you asked and hope I can provide some help. When you first start your BBQ the smoke will be the bad kind of smoke. It will be thick and white (like in the video). Clean smoke is when the smoke turns from a thick white cloud to a more see through/translucent smoke. It’s kind of clear white and blue in color. So you will begin with bad smoke that ruins food every time you start your bbq up. To get rid of this bad smoke, put your bbq lid on after you start the grill up and wait. It’s as easy as that. I usually give my bbq anywhere from 30 minutes - 1 hour to heat up properly after I initially light it and wait until the smoke becomes a clear stream of smoke, instead of thick white clouds. You can visually see the difference in the smoke coming out of the vents, so as long as you are patient, you will be rewarded. A simple test is one I described in my first comment. Put your face near the smoke coming out of the grill. Take a breath. Do you find it hard to breathe? Do your eyes get watery or affected by the smoke? Well that’s bad smoke. Try it again in 30min-1hr and you’ll see that you can breathe without feeling like you are being poisoned. Which is actually what is happening when you breathe the dirty smoke in so don’t stay near that smoke to long and pay attention to the difference in color and density in the smoke so you don’t have to do this kind of test again (not healthy lol). Aiming for clean smoke will make the food taste better and will be the “healthier” option for your guest. Hope I’ve helped. If you have any questions, ask away :)
thanks for breaking down the charcoal water setup. watched like 5 videos before I got to yours. it was very very helpful! thank you.
Just perfect ! 100% amazing and creative...
This is a great video! You kept it simple, without fancy thermometers and no special gear and/or accessories: a Weber kettle just like mine, and threw in great tips (like the bones-down and the "bend test" to make sure they're fully cooked) . I'm finally going to give it a try and cook ribs in my kettle! Very good way to communicate, you seem like an old friend cooking for us. Thanks so much!
Luisfer CR you should check out the Weber cook books. Their are lots of tips and good recipes.
I just tried it yesterday and it works great. Took 3 hrs on the dot and temp stayed around 300 on the Charcoal side so the Kettle works great.
Luisfer CR literally everything you said is exactly how I feel and I couldn’t have said it better myself. Very simple no fancy thermometers seems straight forward and I’m going to try it !
Red Poole what setting did you put the bottom vents at?
@@martingee3659 I would keep the bottom completely open and just regulate the top. The air from the bottom keeps a consistent burn when you leave them open. It gets a little difficult opening and closing top and bottom when it comes to temperature
This was one of the best instructional s I've seen so far. Very clear and informative. Thanks John!
Can't wait to try this on my kettle! Great video and very informative without being boring.
I'm super inspired now! Nice presentation!
had to subscribe... great, clear instructions..thank you.
When I bought my kettle 2 years ago, I was completely lost. A total bbq noob. I found this video and followed your instructions. Now it's 2 years later and I can't stop bbq'ing. Everyone loves my cooking. This video was simple and to the point. No fancy nonsense. I can't thank you enough man
Appreciate the video. Followed your method on my Weber and they turned out great. Cheers!
probably one of the best rib videos out there, awesome !
Thank you!
Hi from South Africa. This is the best smoking vid on TH-cam. Thank You. Cant wait for the next recipe.
Hello from Chicago, IL! Thank you I really appreciate that. Glad my video was helpful. More will be coming soon! Thanks for watching.
I'm from SA as well, I was going to try this yesterday on braai day but I'm going to this weekend. Will feedback on my results
Loved this video, very clear and concise step by step guide. I will try this in my Weber kettle for the first time this summer thanks man
Great video! Just tried it this morning. On the bottom grate, I actually used two bricks to block of the charcoal from about 75% of the grill space, and put the water pan on the other area of the bottom shelf. Put the ribs on the top shelf away from the direct heat and used heavy duty aluminum foil to block off the charcoal area from the rib on top. Four hours later, those ribs were succulent! This is one of the easiest things to do. Thanks!
Followed every step and they came out perfect! Thanks so much!
Just got my weber kettle, gonna try these, cheers John : )
I love how you show how to keep it simple and gadget free and get a great result! I want to try that now.
Just did this. Worked perfectly. Thank you for the easy to follow instructions.
Just made ribs on my Weber following this video. They were BANGING! thank you for the tips!
webbers are awesome ive done ribs and brisket abunch of times love those grills
Great video for those of us who still grill/smoke old school. You have a new subscriber.
John Koth It's the only way for true bbq, which is the best kind. Thanks for watching and the sub!
John Koth I would’ve subscribed as well but he hasn’t put out a video in 2 years..shame, he seemed to have some good stuff.
Awesome ! gonna try today with my Webber Kettle! Thanks for sharing
Man!! This video is Gold! Can't wait to do this! Keep up the GREAT work brother!
The Wbber kettle has been a revelation, so much I never knew you could cook on it
Well done 👍. Great video!! Refreshing to finally find a channel with a real down to earth person without all the ego. Your experience shows.
Thank you! I really appreciate that.
TruBBQtv John Foley your welcome.
Agreed. Plain and simple, yet effective.
Buddy, you did a great video! I have everything from a Big Green Egg, Charbroild Tru Infared gas grill Bradley 4 rack smoker, and several Webers. I use them all with great results. You presentation of cooking them was simple and down to earth with NO cockiness which is important to me. Thank you for the time you spent sharing what looks like you love to do... There are too many "cocky cooks" out there. I also let the wood smoke clear out so you don't get that acrid smoke flavor, wrecks the meat right out of the gate IMHO. It's a great way to spend a day relaxing and cooking... Thanks again!
great video ! thank you for this simple, elegant method
Ok. So I watched this video last year and have smoked several racks of ribs on my Weber just like it shows in this video, since. A few suggestions: do not smoke it for 3 hours unless the ribs are absolutely 100% done. I will let them smoke for 2 hours before I add more charcoal. The problem with this is that it usually takes about 20 minutes for those new unlit pieces to ash over and produce heat. This will add to your cooking time so you’re looking at at least a 3.5 hour cook. (My last cook took 4 hours.) My best recommendation is to purchase a digital thermometer. You want those ribs to have an internal temperature of 195-205 Fahrenheit. Anything less and the smoke/rub doesn’t penetrate all the way through and the meat won’t fall off the bone. This has been my experience over several attempts to get it just right and this video is a great guideline to follow. Hope this helps.
I've BBQ'd and smoked on weber kettles for the past 25+ years, and your rib presentation is one of the best I've seen. Good job!
Thank you!
This gave me some confidence to try this on my cheap kettle grill....thanks for posting!!!
Thanks for an easy demo of how to cook ribs. I've just bought a kettle after having a gas BBQ for years. Was a bit nervous in case I ruined the meal but I followed your video and the ribs turned out fantastic. Ironically the one thing you warned about happened to me. I was topping up my water tray and I spilt a load onto the coals which dropped the temperature quite a lot. Was able to put some more coals on and rescue the situation. Apart from that the cook went really well.
Looks good , new to the Weber 22" kettle, but have ribs in fridge and tomorrow is to be nice for a change, so I am going to try to smoke some, after I run and get some wood chunks.!!
Victor Fortin How did it go?
Great video and nice looking ribs!
cheers
Thanks for the great video. You have a very relaxed approach to your film making and an obvious desire to teach. Ribs looked just amazing - I will give them a go on my Weber. Regards from Ireland.
OK! I am going to do this now. Thank you so much for the video.
Not only are those ribs and this video packed with great stuff. But I think people are failing to realize how well made this video is, great editing great work with the camera and mix. Really nice stuff man good work!
Man! THANK YOU for making this video! Ribs look amazing! I just got my first Weber Kettle after years of gas grilling! I appreciate the advice. Can’t wait to try it!
Great Video John! Will be cooking ribs on my new kettle today :) Thank You!!
Just put my first rack ever on the kettle! Super easy to follow vid and great for just getting into smoking..did not need to go out and purchase much equipment to get my foot in the door! Definitely subscribing
Pit water tray under meat directly and next to coals . This Adds moisture to meat directly and you dont have to remove tray to add coals
That's one way to do it. It also doesn't address the issue with flare ups and heat spikes. Which my way does.
Putting the tray under the meat also makes it hard to add more water if it all evaporates.
Could you do both? Or would that be too much
Tray of water/apple juice/beer under the ribs.
Use the snake method so it will stay around 250°/275°. Put wood pieces at the beginning (about an hours worth, because after that the meat won’t absorb anymore smoke). Cook for about 2 hours uncovered.
Get some foil and put a quarter stick of butter on the foil. Flip the ribs upside down and wrap tight. And cook for another 2 hours. Unwrap and poor the fat to the water tray. At this point, you can add sauce to your liking and cook to your desired appearance. Up to another hour for thick sauce 15 minutes for runny.
The tray is round you can hang it on the side with no worries.
@@Kieran0 how hard is it to add the water through the grate? Since you have to add coals you could add water at the same time. There is also a grate that opens on the sides for adding coal and etc.
I'll be over in a bit with my plate and some roasted corn on the cob and some home made beans.🤣🤣🤣
I'm only just about to start smoking having outgrown my basic drum, you;ve shown me its possible to have gorgeous ribs with some basic info and tools. I am drooling looking at your ribs :) HUGE thanks for this video!
Thank you. I used this method a few times last year. I squeezed a pair of ribs on which makes it takes a little longer. Watching again to refresh my memory ready for my first BBQ of 2021.
FINALLY! a nice video on this. Thanks!
One of the better presenters on TH-cam...and the ribs look great!
+Rod Hosilyk Thank you, I really appreciate that. Thanks for watching!
You haven't heard of Binging with Babish
Great job on the video and i ran out and got me a Weber kettle grill...Thanks for sharing your time and cooking tips
Great video, very informative, I've been watching many videos Weber kettle or Smokey mountain, deciding what to buy, plus videos of ribs and brisket,etc, must say this video is the best out there for beginners.
Thanks.
I been doing it for a while, and people thought i was crazy up until they ate.
When they love it you feel like a God.
I just did a half rack on my smokey Joe 14 inches. Came out great!
Love from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!!!!!
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Awesome job with presentation, I will try this ASAP.... Thank you.
Awesome work cant waitt to do this on my next weekend off. Thank you
I'm 43 and i've been grilling most of my life and I'm just getting in to smoking with my charcoal BBQ. Now that I've watched your video I realize I have been doing it wrong. I can't wait to try your method. FYI, I did not see any links in this video to your rub or sauce recipes. I'll search your channel for them though. Thanks! Sub'd!
Mmmmm silverscreen. I love the taste of Hollywood
LOL
With all the glitz and glam. Mmmm, Hollywood.
LOL!
That screwy bally hooey Hollywood
get a JOB Bubba
New Weber arriving tomorrow and this is the first cook inspiration! Cheers bud, great vid 👍🏻
Really good video, thanks for explaining everything really well. Im just starting out with charcoal slow n low and this helped heaps. Made my mouth water too!
Glad to hear it helped. Thanks for watching!
No More Wrapping my Ribs in Foil!!!! Great Video Sir👍
If you put the slots on the lid and the bottom of the kettle open about 1/4 inch it will stay around 225-250, and you can smoke them for 4 hours. Works great for chicken.
Joseph Smith Is that also using the water pan, or without??
Schaz42 I’ll say with it since that’s the best way to smoke with a charcoal grill
@@Schaz42 I don't use water on chicken or pork butts, but I do spray ribs as they cook.
Thanks for this video. Copied it exactly!
Followed your method today! Luvin' it!
Using the fuse/snake method for your charcoal will burn up to 16 hours without having to add mid - cook. Put your water pan on the coal grate to avoid having to move it during the cook.
My tongue went all hard dude.
My peepee went hard
You make this look so easy. I was afraid to waste good meat. But definitely going to try it now. Thanks for the vid and tips.
Great video, just got my Weber Master Touch grill today, have it put together and trying to deciding on what to cook first.
I smoke my ribs almost like you. The only thing I do different is I use a sheet of aluminum foil on top of my grill grate and bottom the ribs so I can make sure there is a larger surface area to separate the ribs from the fire. This way I can add two slabs of ribs. I remove the foil near the end of the cook and let them cook over direct heat for the end treatment.
Nice, sounds good!
What setting do you have the bottom vent at? Is it full heat the whole way through? Thanks
I wish someone would answer this :P I've always wondered...
Just wanted to help you with a potential answer - on Weber.com it says quote 'This is done by controlling the top and bottom vents of the grill to restrict the flow of oxygen. To start out, move the bottom vent, so it is half closed and close the top vent almost all of the way.' in the smoking section. Hope this helps.
@@jackhales6179 “it depends”. Weather conditions matter. I’d start at about 1/4 open on the bottom and then open up a bit more if that’s not hot enough. There is no black and white answer.
Thanks for an awesome video. I am going to try this next weekend.
Tried this in the woods camping this weekend. I was a hero. Thank you!
He must not be a dad.. Never clicked the tongs to test them out.
I know right🤔🤣
I assumed he never worked in a restaurant. We learned to click and bang the shit out of them on the edge.
Was done off screen
13:36 Click-Click
sorry for asking but what do you mean by "he never clicket the tongs to test them out" looking for tips here :O)
They look so good it’s disgusting! Definitely be giving this a go on the new master plus 🔥🔥
i know im randomly asking but does anybody know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account?
I somehow forgot the account password. I would love any tricks you can offer me
@@rogeliosalvador7857 I don’t even have Instagram 😂
@Rogelio Salvador Instablaster =)
@Clark Zion Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm trying it out atm.
Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
@Clark Zion It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thanks so much you really help me out :D
Yum! Thank you, can't wait to try. 👍
Excited jus bought a Weber kittle can’t wait to try this
just bought a Weber kettle I’ll definitely try this out 😭
How much was it? They're $500NZD which is around $250USD
@@marlonpotakaharu4117 yes there’s cheaper ones for about 60 usd but I bought the $200 one
Does it matter whether the foil pan is over the charcoal or on the same level on the side? I've seen other videos where it's done that way
When the pan is under the meat, that's a drip pan which is fine, but it doesn't replace the pan filled with water that's placed over the coals. Heat travels up, so the water pan acts as a heat shield and disperses the heat more evenly so the meat closes to the coals doesn't burn. It also helps regulate the heat so it doesn't spike mid-cook. Without it, the heat will bounce off the lid and back onto the meat. We want to prevent that when trying to smoke meat in a grill. A smoker does this by design so we're just trying to replicate that in a grill. Hope this makes sense and thanks for watching.
+TruBBQtv John Foley indeed thank u
I haven't tried it with the pan over the coals, I've always placed it under the meat. But, your explanation makes sense so I'm going to try it that way myself. I subbed your channel a while back and I'm still enjoyin' it, so keep up the good work!
Loved your well explained video thanks a bunch ! New subscriber today
Best grill smoking video on TH-cam!
what position are your bottom vents at?
Just barely open, but adjust them to the current situation. Thanks for watching.
On the bottom
silver skin not silver screen :)
She was a legend of the silver skin. Lol
Quality video, easy to follow - thanks!
Great video! Can't wait to try it.
Hi. I recently purchased the Master Touch 22” Weber Charcoal Grill. It is set up to cook with either direct or indirect heating. I have never smoked ribs before, so I used your tutorial as a starting point. The Master Touch model has a built in thermometer, so I tried to keep the temperature around a steady 300 degrees. They turned out “ok”, but that may just be me being hard on myself because my expectations were so high. (I was looking forward to some of the best ribs I’ve ever had.) My wife and daughter said they were very good, though. (I used a store bought rub and Sweet Baby Ray bbq sauce, btw.)
I will not give up. I will definitely make an attempt again, soon. I just wanted to thank you for posting this and for all the pointers and advice!
I'm trying to learn how to use my kettle which I bought this month. We haven't cooked outdoors in quite some years and it is amazing to me how much has changed. Won't be cooking like I used to. These videos are a big help.
agree i have used every channel i can find on youtube and my ribs starts to become pretty good my chicken to ,but this summer i need to test out a brisket and some short ribs , keep on bbq it take some time ,but when it is ready it is worth the wait time , had my kettle for a year now
Great video thank you. And my very impressed guests would like to thank you even more. I've used a Weber kettle for years and had never used it as a smoker. A real hit.
Awesome! Be prepared for your guests wanting you to cook them all the time now. Thanks for watching.
I smoked some baby back ribs in my Weber kettle today, following your instructions to the letter. I used Code 3 Spices 5-0 for the rub. They turned out better than I could ever hope. My hubby said they were the best ribs he's ever eaten. Your instructions were concise and easy for a novice to duplicate. Thank you from Morris, Illinois.
That's amazing! Once you have smoked ribs like this you'll never be able to go back! Thanks for watching.
Great instructional video. Kudos to you
Making these today!!! Awesome video.
Smoking with my weber this summer. This video was so helpful. Thanks!
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching!
Over simplified, almost cartoon like. I love it. I can say its easy to over worry about a cook when it should be fun. Thanks for the video!
Awesome video..... Definitely gonna give it a go tomm... Picking up a new weber right after work.... Thanks brother
No hick-hack. Love it. They look fantastic! Always doing my rips on my kettle!
Looks awesome !!! Thanks for the tips !!!
looks great, will definately try it.
Really helpful! Thanks, John.
Great video helped me a lot
Great video man I’m a beginner and got great tips learned a lot from this one video... subscribed lol
Good job. Looks amazing. Thank you