Best advice ever! "Temperatures are ranges not targets". Too many people focus on hitting a specific temp. and get frustrated when they overshoot or undershoot. Get it close and you're good!
4:11 great tip. I found as soon as I quit drinking my BBQ game improved by 10 fold. Not only that but my probation officer also started to give me way less crap when I had to visit him. Thanks for the amazing tip!!!
Awesome video Coleman!! I've been grilling and smoking on a Weber Kettle and a Weber Smokey Mountain for the past 28 plus years. Even though I have a basic foundation on the use of the Weber grills, your video was fantastic. I think over the years I've been overwhelmed with all the knowledge of how to use the Weber Products and your video explains perfectly how to use the Kettle and it's a nice reset for the mind and to not really over think it. I've seen a lot of BBQ videos and yours has to be one of the best. Thank you and keep up the great work brotha!!
WOW! That has got to be one of the best compliments I have ever received. THANK YOU! I am glad I could help and thank you for taking the time to watch.
Best advice I can give newbies, I’m a newbie myself. First time you fire up a new grill, or anything, you’re not familiar with, start it up about 2 hours early and play around with it, get familiar with it, adjust the temps, dampers, adding fuel, etc. You might not be an expert, but you’ll be off to a great start. Also, watch good videos like this one.
@@NickyNickyNineDoors-mm3cz haha, I’ve done that method way more than I should have. All but one, was a success. Burnt the hell out of some ribs!!! Third worst day in my life!!! Lol.
THIS is an EXCELLENT vid. Over the years I had to learn from several vids to come up with the best methods that worked for me, but I’m always looking to learn and improve. This vid addresses everything I’ve learned in one, ten-minute stop. Do everything he says; mark the vent openings, use the snake method, check your temp at the grill (not the lid). It all works and you will produce some wonderful smokey meats! Thank you Coleman! Score yourself ten bonus points. Do not pass GO! Do not collect $200.
Ok. Your snake. I do the same! People say I’m waisting my time doing that. But then they eat my finished product and are amazed. Prepare for success. Great example of the snake method. Wish you’d put out more vids but life happens. Nice job dude!
After watching this I was amazed how ignorant I was about using my Weber. Thank You. You have ignited a new love of it.... we will see how much I can implement.
Thanks a lot for this. I've watched dozens of grilling channels and never learned what you presented. No more hit and miss cookin. Really wish I had run across you earlier! I particularly liked your idea to mark the lower vent placements. Gonna do that firs thing tomorrow--then make some of your pig shots!!!!!
Simplest explanations to understand how to get low n slow temps. I’ve been sealing bottom vents with foil tape to get better control of air flow. But fiddling with top while leaving bottom alone was a concept not really explained well elsewhere. I like the KISS approach in the video, whether intentional or naturally.
I'm new to grilling and I have the same Weber. In the back of my mind I knew the vent controls were a little too nebulous and that I needed to figure out the positions, but your solution is simple and brilliant, and I'll be doing it tomorrow, Dremel and all. Great tip.
I wish I had found this channel sooner, so I wouldn’t have to waste so much time watching various videos. Coleman, you explained everything clear and precise, definitely subscribed and definitely will go grill something!!
This is best video I have seen for newbies to coal grilling 👌🏻 I've finally bought a weber kettle after years of gas grilling and I'm excited for the summer!
Temperature control is something I always struggle with....absolutely favourited this video so I can refer back to it for some longer cooks. Need to look at the bottom vent control to get my marks and we can experiment from there!
Great video. Have had several attempts at short ribs with varying success, followed your guide to the low and slow method and they came out perfect. I was on the point of giving up, but am now feeling inspired. Bbq is now marked up with the vent settings, I was surprised how little you have to move the bottom vents to make a big difference in temperature. It made it almost fun leaving the lid on and just adjusting the top vent during the cook! Thank you
First attempt today with my new Weber. (Never BBQ at all before today). Ribs were tough after c. 5 and a half hours. Think my grill was way too hot at the start. Wish I’d watched your video first ! However, you live and learn ! Until the next time 💪🏻
My first kettle grill is en route to my house. First video i clicked on and i was able to make a good note pad that explains all your cooking zones and which cut of meat to use. This is gonna be fun and tasty. 🎉😊
A great video, glad I found your channel. A quick note regarding the "snake method". As the heat burns around, you have to aware that the heat as well as the smoke will be changing direction. During my last three 17 pound briskets it got to be a struggle to rotate the grate as well as changing the location of the chamber temp probe. It ended up working like a champ/ I did the same with my T'day turkey.
I have to agree 100%. The snake method is my least favorite for low and slow. I normally use two small baskets for large pieces of meat and one for smaller pieces. Thank you for watching, my friend.
When Professor Q showed up, I couldn’t hit the red button fast enough! Great video and I appreciate all the effort you put into the content. Keep up the great work!
Oh my goodness 🤗🤗🤗. I am absolutely ecstatic that I found this channel. Particularly this video‼️ Everything I need to know about grilling. Thanks a bunch. Please continue putting out content 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I have a Weber smoky mountain and always adjust the bottom vents while leaving the top vent open. The temp stays within the “grey” smoke zone on the gauge consistently. I use a pencil to confirm the amount the lower vents are open. Works for me.
Great video, just subscribed. Your enthusiasm shines through, it feels like there’ll be some time lost on this channel. ……probably whilst staring at the UK rain.
In fairness I didn't learn anything new here but that is because of my background. This was a perfectly explained, easy to understand, well organized video. You sir, are a great instructor and definitely earned my subscription just off of this one video. Well done!
For long periods of smoking meats, How would you set up the grill if you wanted to include a water pan? Would you use the snake method and then just add the water pan in the areas that don’t have charcoal?
@@benvogel7881 Great question, You have a few options. The snake method with a water pan in the middle of the snake or SNS Grills makes a charcoal basket with a built in water pan. Both will work well, but i prefer the SNS path. Thanks for watching.
@deddu90a great question. I would move all the Charcoal to one pile in the middle, open the bottom vent all the way, and leave the lid off. That should get the area right over the coals nice and hot. Thanks for watching.
I did the exact same thing a few years ago creating marks how far the bottom vent is open, but I would recommend making sure the marks don't fade like mine did...
Very new to smoking low and slow on a kettle grill so this might be a dumb question. If you use a snake or other method where there’s unlit charcoal that gradually gets lit, won’t that give you dirty smoke?
@@chrischillingworth3010 great question. It does, but not enough to worry about. You get 90% of the smoke from the ones that are still lit and burning. Thanks for watching.
"How much beer you consume during the cook" ... I'm dying here 😂🤣🤣... Enjoying my Weber Performer Deluxe and looking for good advice... Thank you sir 👍
Great question. If you grill it over direct heat on the grill, you will get a different flavor than in the oven. It will be more of a flame broiled flavor, but if you grill over indirect heat on the grill, it will be very similar to the over. That is why I add wood chips to my grill when I use it for indirect cooking. I hope that helps.
@AnthonyUrena-nd7lc I was talking about a gas grill. I assumed that is what you were asking about. On a charcoal grill, you will get a different flavor than an oven, rather you grill over direct or indirect heat.
This may just be the best BBQ video I’ve ever seen. Anyone looking to successfully BBQ, you can stop here, LOL. I’m still a novice, but some of these things I’ve learned already, but NOT THIS CLEARLY AND CONCISELY. Thank you, sir!
WOW!!! Thank you very much my friend. I am so glad I could help. My goal is to help the beginning Griller cook better food without all the hype. I am happy I could do this for you.
@@GrillinandChillinwithColeman you’re welcome! Thank YOU! I’m in the trenches right now. Slow n Sear, pork shoulder. 5:30am start time. Forgot water pan insert, ughhhhh. Pushing ahead. Novice, but improving. PITA to start the morning, but things have settled down… Watched this video today too, just to be sure. So many little things to remember… 👍😎🙃🫠
@@GrillinandChillinwithColeman just an update: Best pulled pork I’ve ever made. “Competition grade” said one guest! It was amazing, amazing, amazing. Thaaaaaank you!!
Snake is my favorite way for long cooks. I do it same way but i add pecan wood. I think i might be using to many to start. I put a lit 17-20 on end. I might try just 7 next time. Hot and fast , i use 2 of the webber baskets ( wish i had the after market one) on one side. Gives me allot of control.
Great video I'm new to smoking on the webber would you recommend wetting the wood before you start a smoke with them.Some people on TH-cam said to do it and others said not to ?
Great question. I only recommend soaking your wood chips when using a gas grill. Propane tends to dry out the meat, and it helps to add moisture. When using charcoal, there is no need to soak it. Thanks for watching my friend.
@@robertleemary7723 I would definitely use it with a Weber Kettle. The only grill I would not use water in is something like my Kamado Joe. With a Webber it tends to act as a heat barrier for 2 zone cooking as well as add moisture.
Seems like a good strategy but mind goes to the unlit charcoal putting a gassy flavor into the wood. I was taught to wait until they turned white. Do you have a different type of charcoal or how do i prevent that?
Thanks! Been on a kick lately to use my dad's webber kettle grill. Have been trying to figure out indirect coking. I've been sticking a turkey thermometer in the top vent but not sure if it'd be more accurate to have a probe down by the grate?
For any who are interested in buying or using the vortex, there is a much cheaper way to get one. I looked at buying the "vortex" brand and it was in the $ 40-50 range so I went to home depot in the furnace pipe area and found a piece that was a reducer for leaving a furnace at maybe 10" and reducing down to about 8", approximate measurements. It was a couple inches too tall but I cut it down with tin snips to fit. I ran a load of charcoal in it to burn off any oil or manufacturing residue before cooking with it and it works great. Granted, its not stainless steel and it looks a little rusty but at $11 I'm ok with that. It's a great tool for cooking wings. Surround the middle with a ring of wings and fill that thing high with hot charcoal, full open vents, and put the lid on. Turn the lid 1/4 turn every 10 mins so they all get their turn in the heat flow and you dont even have to flip them. Great crispy wings will be your reward.
DUDE! That was really helpful info. Thanks for all the details. I'm just getting started with grilling and picked up the SNS Travel Kettle. Would be interesting to see if your numbers of briquettes change for a smaller kettle and/or if you can maintain your temps given these smaller kettles. At the end of the season, I'll likely look for a full sized kettle for my permanent home grill but I absolutely LOVE this travel kettle. It's so convenient and you can do a lot with it.....but I'm not sure about longer cooks. I haven't tried any yet.
Great info. I’ve got an old skool kettle that I’ve had for years and only used a handful of times cause I’m nervous about ruining good food . Usually I go for my Weber gas or my treager if I’m smoking. But now I got more confidence in using it and will definitely be installing 2 thermometers.
@@GrillinandChillinwithColeman there definitely is nothing that compares to the flavor and experience of cooking on one that's for sure. And to think it's essentially the same grill that many of our fathers and grandfathers cooked on
I have the basic kettle that doesn't have a thermometer at all. I have a wired temperature probe with 2 connetors/wires. Do I just rest the probe on the grate? I have a different thermometer than the one you listed, but the probes look identical.
I have a question: When doing the snake method, you said to keep the top vent opposite of the hot coals, Do I need to keep rotating the lid to do that?
I am about to install a temperature gauge on my Weber since it is old and doesn’t have one. Would you recommend to the left/right of the vent or below the vent?
I am actually filming a video about this now. I am putting mine below the vent so that the probe is near the grill grate, but not touching it. I want it to read the temp right where the meat will be. I hope that helps.
@Mazen Albyite use it the same way as briquettes. I prefer Lump Charcoal instead of briquettes. You will find it burns longer and gives a better flavor.
Great question. I can definitely see where it could be a benefit. It would help it act and smoke more like my Kamado Joe. It might also help the Charcoal last longer on those longer cooks. Do you use one?
Good video there sir. Looking forward to trying mine out. Funny: “…without the use of any additional tools or gadgets” proceeds to show at least 4 additional tools or gadgets. 😁 I’ll be checking out your other videos too.
Do you have any issues with the legs on the weber 26inch kettle are they stable I like the size of the 26 but was told it wobbles and also was told not to move it on wheels
Great question, my 26" is my favorite Kettle grill and my 2nd favorite grill ever, behind my Kamado Joe. I have not found it to be unstable at all and I move mine around. I also like to take mine to church when we do cook outs. I would buy it again in a minute.
I have had my openings marked for years. One tip if you are doing a low and slow cook, set your bottom vent opening once the coals start heating up, don't have them open all the way right off the bat. It's easier to open them to increase kettle temp than to close them and bring the temp down. And, any temp gauges that are on the top of the lid are reading at the top of the lid, not at the cooking grate. Get a Thermoworks temp alarm or Smoke set up and put one of your probes on the grate level to get what the real temp it. You'll figure it out. The Weber kettle is still the most versatile grill, I used to smoke packer briskets on it before I got my Weber Smoky Mountain cooker. Enjoy!
Thank you very much. Is there a way to increase heat from 190degrees C to 220degrees C white the kettle is on? I’m battling to get mine over 180degrees at a constant 2 hours. Can you give me some advice please?
Best advice ever! "Temperatures are ranges not targets". Too many people focus on hitting a specific temp. and get frustrated when they overshoot or undershoot. Get it close and you're good!
EXACTLY!!! Thanks for watching my friend.
Good advice, actually.
4:11 great tip. I found as soon as I quit drinking my BBQ game improved by 10 fold. Not only that but my probation officer also started to give me way less crap when I had to visit him. Thanks for the amazing tip!!!
@@supperman737 LOL! Maybe our probation officers are friends.
Sir..SIR…Mr Coleman. I subscribed simply because of that science lesson lol
LOL, I though that was funny as well. I will have to bring him back. Thanks for subbing.
Same here. Subscribed immediately
Awesome video Coleman!! I've been grilling and smoking on a Weber Kettle and a Weber Smokey Mountain for the past 28 plus years. Even though I have a basic foundation on the use of the Weber grills, your video was fantastic. I think over the years I've been overwhelmed with all the knowledge of how to use the Weber Products and your video explains perfectly how to use the Kettle and it's a nice reset for the mind and to not really over think it. I've seen a lot of BBQ videos and yours has to be one of the best. Thank you and keep up the great work brotha!!
WOW! That has got to be one of the best compliments I have ever received. THANK YOU! I am glad I could help and thank you for taking the time to watch.
Best advice I can give newbies, I’m a newbie myself. First time you fire up a new grill, or anything, you’re not familiar with, start it up about 2 hours early and play around with it, get familiar with it, adjust the temps, dampers, adding fuel, etc. You might not be an expert, but you’ll be off to a great start. Also, watch good videos like this one.
Great advice! I still do that with every new grill I buy. Thank you for the kind words and for watching.
Or, just wing it - your ganna be putting meat on it anyway - like the big man said - if your within 25 degrees your ganna be OK.
@@NickyNickyNineDoors-mm3cz wings are a great "test cook"!
@@NickyNickyNineDoors-mm3cz haha, I’ve done that method way more than I should have. All but one, was a success. Burnt the hell out of some ribs!!! Third worst day in my life!!! Lol.
Great info! Been using Weber type grills for 50 plus years and still learned several new things. Thanks for a great Video.
Thank you, I love hearing stories like this. I am glad I could help and thank you for watching.
THIS is an EXCELLENT vid. Over the years I had to learn from several vids to come up with the best methods that worked for me, but I’m always looking to learn and improve. This vid addresses everything I’ve learned in one, ten-minute stop. Do everything he says; mark the vent openings, use the snake method, check your temp at the grill (not the lid). It all works and you will produce some wonderful smokey meats!
Thank you Coleman! Score yourself ten bonus points. Do not pass GO! Do not collect $200.
@ra1der5 LOL! Thanks for watching and I am glad I could help. You can Venmo me the $200!
Best video so far about the Weber Kettle on YT.
Thank you very much, my friend. I appreciate that.
Ok. Your snake. I do the same! People say I’m waisting my time doing that. But then they eat my finished product and are amazed. Prepare for success. Great example of the snake method. Wish you’d put out more vids but life happens. Nice job dude!
It's definitely one of my favorite setups. Thanks for watching. I will be filming again soon.
After watching this I was amazed how ignorant I was about using my Weber. Thank You. You have ignited a new love of it.... we will see how much I can implement.
@@ratracer121 you got this! What's the first thing you are cooking.
Thanks a lot for this. I've watched dozens of grilling channels and never learned what you presented. No more hit and miss cookin. Really wish I had run across you earlier! I particularly liked your idea to mark the lower vent placements. Gonna do that firs thing tomorrow--then make some of your pig shots!!!!!
Thank you James, that means a lot to me. Let me know how they turn out.
Just picked up our first weber master touch. Thank you for the detailed breakdown on the 3 temperature zones! Great video!
Thank you for watching. I am glad it was able to help. I am filming new videos now on some great mods to my Weber.
Simplest explanations to understand how to get low n slow temps. I’ve been sealing bottom vents with foil tape to get better control of air flow. But fiddling with top while leaving bottom alone was a concept not really explained well elsewhere. I like the KISS approach in the video, whether intentional or naturally.
I am glad I could help. Thanks for watching. I really tried to KISS.
Great info. Just gone back to Weber after many many years. Science has gotten a lot better thanks to guys like you. Keep up the good work.
My please my friend. I appreciate you watching and subscribing.
I'm new to grilling and I have the same Weber. In the back of my mind I knew the vent controls were a little too nebulous and that I needed to figure out the positions, but your solution is simple and brilliant, and I'll be doing it tomorrow, Dremel and all. Great tip.
I love hearing things like this. I am glad I could help my friend. Thank you for watching.
I wish I had found this channel sooner, so I wouldn’t have to waste so much time watching various videos. Coleman, you explained everything clear and precise, definitely subscribed and definitely will go grill something!!
Thank you very much for the kind words my friend. I appreciate you subscribing and supporting my channel. So what's next on the list to grill?
This is best video I have seen for newbies to coal grilling 👌🏻 I've finally bought a weber kettle after years of gas grilling and I'm excited for the summer!
WOW!! Thank you very much my friend. I have a new video coming out soon on some great mods for the Kettle.
I'm not even finished the video yet and had to comment on professor Q brought me my first laugh of the day!
Well I will have to let him know that next time I see him. 😆 Thanks for watching my friend.
This is what I was looking for! Thank you. I’ve been having issues with my smoking and temperature technique. This opened my eyes for sure!👍🏽
I love hearing things like this! I am glad my video was able to help. Thank you for watching.
Temperature control is something I always struggle with....absolutely favourited this video so I can refer back to it for some longer cooks. Need to look at the bottom vent control to get my marks and we can experiment from there!
That is so awesome, my friend. I am glad it was able to help. I am going to take a Dremal to my marks as they are starting to wear off.
Great video. Have had several attempts at short ribs with varying success, followed your guide to the low and slow method and they came out perfect. I was on the point of giving up, but am now feeling inspired. Bbq is now marked up with the vent settings, I was surprised how little you have to move the bottom vents to make a big difference in temperature. It made it almost fun leaving the lid on and just adjusting the top vent during the cook! Thank you
You are welcome my friend. I am so glad I could help. I know when I started, I had the same challenges with temp control and I almost gave up as well.
learnt so much from this video, newbie in weber kettle bbq. like how you explained all those methods with full of details. Cheers Coleman!
You are welcome, my friend. I am glad I could help. Thank you for watching.
Thanks professor for the tips and thanks for the laugh. Keep up the good work.
First attempt today with my new Weber. (Never BBQ at all before today). Ribs were tough after c. 5 and a half hours. Think my grill was way too hot at the start. Wish I’d watched your video first ! However, you live and learn ! Until the next time 💪🏻
I hope my video helped my friend. I have a great video on ribs that might help as well. I do appreciate you watching my videos.
The information and production quality got my attention. The outro music got my subscription! 😂😂
Well thank you very much my friend. I appreciate you watching AND subscribing.
My first kettle grill is en route to my house. First video i clicked on and i was able to make a good note pad that explains all your cooking zones and which cut of meat to use. This is gonna be fun and tasty. 🎉😊
Glad I could help, my friend. I appreciate you watching.
Really good video!
I just got my Weber Master Touch.
Greetings from Hungary!
Very Cool! What's the first thing on the grill?
@@GrillinandChillinwithColeman I went for the easy testrun and cooked some chicken wings, but since then I made beef and pork ribs too.
Just received a Master Touch as a birthday gift. Can’t wait to use it. Thank you!
Glad I could help my friend.
A great video, glad I found your channel. A quick note regarding the "snake method". As the heat burns around, you have to aware that the heat as well as the smoke will be changing direction. During my last three 17 pound briskets it got to be a struggle to rotate the grate as well as changing the location of the chamber temp probe. It ended up working like a champ/ I did the same with my T'day turkey.
I have to agree 100%. The snake method is my least favorite for low and slow. I normally use two small baskets for large pieces of meat and one for smaller pieces. Thank you for watching, my friend.
Today on my lunch break I went and got one and am so ready for some low and slow! Learned a few new things from this thank you!
You are welcome my friend. Glad I could help. Thank you for watching.
Spot on Mate for 225 to 250 F, perfect, couldn't thank you enough mate
I am glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
When Professor Q showed up, I couldn’t hit the red button fast enough! Great video and I appreciate all the effort you put into the content. Keep up the great work!
LOL!! I appreciate that my friend. I will have to bring him back.
Oh my goodness 🤗🤗🤗. I am absolutely ecstatic that I found this channel. Particularly this video‼️ Everything I need to know about grilling. Thanks a bunch. Please continue putting out content 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you my friend, its comments like this that keeps me filming.
Thank you! Very helpful to a new charcoal grilled!
You are very welcome. I am glad I could help, and thank you for watching.
I love my vortex. I use it alot when I grill wings. I am going to try it on searing steak
You wont be disappointed my friend. It works great. Thanks for watching.
Wow, you've opened my eyes to things I never imagined doing with my Weber. Subscribed!
I love hearing things like this. Thank you for watching my friend.
Awesome video, Mr. Coleman!! Thank you!
Thank you, my friend. That means a lot.
Great video Coleman. I liked you tip about etching the marker marks with a Dremel onto the basket to make them permanent. Pro tip there!
Thank you, my friend. I know it has really helped me. Thanks for watching.
I have a Weber smoky mountain and always adjust the bottom vents while leaving the top vent open. The temp stays within the “grey” smoke zone on the gauge consistently. I use a pencil to confirm the amount the lower vents are open. Works for me.
Great plan. I need to get me a WSM, I used one years ago, but have heard great things about them.
Thank you for your instruction on temperature control! I have struggled with this and hopefully with using your tips, I can master it.
Glad I could help my friend. Let me know how it goes. I have some new Weber Kettle videos coming soon.
Great video, just subscribed. Your enthusiasm shines through, it feels like there’ll be some time lost on this channel. ……probably whilst staring at the UK rain.
Thank you very much my friend, that means a lot to me. I appreciate you watching and subscribing.
How good is this video? No over complicated explanations. I am looking forward to using these tips. Thank you.
New subscriber from the UK!
WOW! Best comment I could have received on this video. That was my goal. Thank you for watching and subscribing my friend.
Great info Coleman ,simple n easy to follow
Glad I could help, my friend.
I am so anxious to get the Weber grill..It’s expensive as I am a retired senior female. But some day I will get one as they are the best..
They are well worth it. Definitely one of my favorite grills.
For steaks and chops I use a cast iron grate on my Weber. It holds the heat and really gives a good sear.
Great idea! I need to get me one of those.
@@GrillinandChillinwithColeman It really works well. After use clean it and spray it with non stick cooking oil.
In fairness I didn't learn anything new here but that is because of my background. This was a perfectly explained, easy to understand, well organized video. You sir, are a great instructor and definitely earned my subscription just off of this one video. Well done!
Thank you very much for the kind words. I appreciate that my friend.
this dude knows his stuff
WOW! Thank you very much. I appreciate you watching my friend.
For long periods of smoking meats, How would you set up the grill if you wanted to include a water pan? Would you use the snake method and then just add the water pan in the areas that don’t have charcoal?
@@benvogel7881 Great question, You have a few options. The snake method with a water pan in the middle of the snake or SNS Grills makes a charcoal basket with a built in water pan. Both will work well, but i prefer the SNS path. Thanks for watching.
Great tip on marking the vents!!!! Thanks
I know it really helped me. Thanks for watching.
Im New to kettle grilling and picked up some great tips from you..looking forward to some great bbq. Thanks alot for doing this video!!
You are welcome my friend and welcome to the WK family.
You’re the man!!!!
Thanks a lot for the tips.
Just a noob question. Are the temperature values in F or C? Cheers
He’s American. More than likely in F. 350-400 Celsius would be 660-750 F!🤯
I would have to do the conversion. I am seeing more viewers from the UK, so I will start adding them to my videos. Thanks for watching.
Is possible to sear steak properly without vortex and skillet? Direct to the grill. I think charcoal will be too far down?
@deddu90a great question. I would move all the Charcoal to one pile in the middle, open the bottom vent all the way, and leave the lid off. That should get the area right over the coals nice and hot. Thanks for watching.
I did the exact same thing a few years ago creating marks how far the bottom vent is open, but I would recommend making sure the marks don't fade like mine did...
@@khasmir666 I actually wound up marking them permanently with a Dremel. No chance of them fading now. LOL
What type of briquettes do you use?
I prefer hardwood lump charcoal, but if you have to use briquettes, just use one that does not have lighter fluid in it. Thanks for watching.
Very new to smoking low and slow on a kettle grill so this might be a dumb question. If you use a snake or other method where there’s unlit charcoal that gradually gets lit, won’t that give you dirty smoke?
@@chrischillingworth3010 great question. It does, but not enough to worry about. You get 90% of the smoke from the ones that are still lit and burning. Thanks for watching.
Thanks, this video is easily among the top three most useful and informative bbq videos I have ever seen
I love hearing comments like this my friend. Thank you very much!
"How much beer you consume during the cook" ... I'm dying here 😂🤣🤣... Enjoying my Weber Performer Deluxe and looking for good advice... Thank you sir 👍
I have been guilty of that....more than once. Thanks for watching my friend.
Hello I was wondering dose gas grill will have the same tase as you cook in the stove if no can you explain
Great question. If you grill it over direct heat on the grill, you will get a different flavor than in the oven. It will be more of a flame broiled flavor, but if you grill over indirect heat on the grill, it will be very similar to the over. That is why I add wood chips to my grill when I use it for indirect cooking. I hope that helps.
@@GrillinandChillinwithColeman no I mean gas grill over the stove not charcoal
@AnthonyUrena-nd7lc I was talking about a gas grill. I assumed that is what you were asking about. On a charcoal grill, you will get a different flavor than an oven, rather you grill over direct or indirect heat.
This may just be the best BBQ video I’ve ever seen. Anyone looking to successfully BBQ, you can stop here, LOL.
I’m still a novice, but some of these things I’ve learned already, but NOT THIS CLEARLY AND CONCISELY.
Thank you, sir!
WOW!!! Thank you very much my friend. I am so glad I could help. My goal is to help the beginning Griller cook better food without all the hype. I am happy I could do this for you.
@@GrillinandChillinwithColeman you’re welcome! Thank YOU!
I’m in the trenches right now. Slow n Sear, pork shoulder. 5:30am start time. Forgot water pan insert, ughhhhh. Pushing ahead.
Novice, but improving. PITA to start the morning, but things have settled down…
Watched this video today too, just to be sure. So many little things to remember…
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@@GrillinandChillinwithColeman just an update:
Best pulled pork I’ve ever made. “Competition grade” said one guest! It was amazing, amazing, amazing.
Thaaaaaank you!!
@@tdubbed_ It a great feeling!
Snake is my favorite way for long cooks. I do it same way but i add pecan wood. I think i might be using to many to start. I put a lit 17-20 on end. I might try just 7 next time.
Hot and fast , i use 2 of the webber baskets ( wish i had the after market one) on one side. Gives me allot of control.
I like the new Professor Q bit, bro! Everything else was great as always, too.
LOL, I wasn’t sure how that would go over…I had fun with that part. We need to get together soon! I have something for you.
Great video I'm new to smoking on the webber would you recommend wetting the wood before you start a smoke with them.Some people on TH-cam said to do it and others said not to ?
Great question. I only recommend soaking your wood chips when using a gas grill. Propane tends to dry out the meat, and it helps to add moisture. When using charcoal, there is no need to soak it. Thanks for watching my friend.
@@GrillinandChillinwithColeman Thank you so much for responding and answering so quickly I really appreciate it.
@@robertleemary7723 I would definitely use it with a Weber Kettle. The only grill I would not use water in is something like my Kamado Joe. With a Webber it tends to act as a heat barrier for 2 zone cooking as well as add moisture.
Seems like a good strategy but mind goes to the unlit charcoal putting a gassy flavor into the wood. I was taught to wait until they turned white. Do you have a different type of charcoal or how do i prevent that?
I typically use good quality Lump Charcoal instead of briquettes. I don't seem to notice any off flavor when I use it.
best tutorial I've watched. thanks!
Thank you very much, I appreciate that my friend.
Thanks! Been on a kick lately to use my dad's webber kettle grill. Have been trying to figure out indirect coking. I've been sticking a turkey thermometer in the top vent but not sure if it'd be more accurate to have a probe down by the grate?
@@homevalueglass3809 glad I could help. I would definitely put one on the grate. What are you grilling next?
@@GrillinandChillinwithColeman Did beef flanken ribs last night, indirect.
I like the scientist bit.
Its so ridiculous. Its perfection
@King-ci8sk glad you liked it. I caught a lot of FLACK for that but. LOL. Thanks for watching.
Nice video, how do you handle probe wires through weber kettle lid?
Right now, I just run them under the lid, but I have a video coming soon where I add a probe pork to my grill. Thanks for watching.
For any who are interested in buying or using the vortex, there is a much cheaper way to get one. I looked at buying the "vortex" brand and it was in the $ 40-50 range so I went to home depot in the furnace pipe area and found a piece that was a reducer for leaving a furnace at maybe 10" and reducing down to about 8", approximate measurements. It was a couple inches too tall but I cut it down with tin snips to fit. I ran a load of charcoal in it to burn off any oil or manufacturing residue before cooking with it and it works great. Granted, its not stainless steel and it looks a little rusty but at $11 I'm ok with that. It's a great tool for cooking wings. Surround the middle with a ring of wings and fill that thing high with hot charcoal, full open vents, and put the lid on. Turn the lid 1/4 turn every 10 mins so they all get their turn in the heat flow and you dont even have to flip them. Great crispy wings will be your reward.
@@joekilinski8196 thanks
DUDE! That was really helpful info. Thanks for all the details. I'm just getting started with grilling and picked up the SNS Travel Kettle. Would be interesting to see if your numbers of briquettes change for a smaller kettle and/or if you can maintain your temps given these smaller kettles. At the end of the season, I'll likely look for a full sized kettle for my permanent home grill but I absolutely LOVE this travel kettle. It's so convenient and you can do a lot with it.....but I'm not sure about longer cooks. I haven't tried any yet.
SNS makes a great grill, I use their Slow N Sear in my Webber Kettle. I am glad I could help.
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Great info. I’ve got an old skool kettle that I’ve had for years and only used a handful of times cause I’m nervous about ruining good food . Usually I go for my Weber gas or my treager if I’m smoking. But now I got more confidence in using it and will definitely be installing 2 thermometers.
I am very glad I could help my friend. Next to my Kamado Joe, my Kettle is definitely my favorite grill.
@@GrillinandChillinwithColeman there definitely is nothing that compares to the flavor and experience of cooking on one that's for sure. And to think it's essentially the same grill that many of our fathers and grandfathers cooked on
I know Foster Brooks when I see him1 Great vid, many thanks.
LOL! Kind of a mix between him and Albert Einstein. Thanks for watching.
Epic video, been a while since I fired up the Webber. This brushed up on everything I forgot haha. Thanks
I appreciate that my friend. I love grilling and smoking on mine. Thanks for stopping by and watching.
Excellent video!!! Thanks so much, a lot of great tips. Liked and subbed
Thank you very much my friend. I appreciate that !
I have the basic kettle that doesn't have a thermometer at all. I have a wired temperature probe with 2 connetors/wires. Do I just rest the probe on the grate? I have a different thermometer than the one you listed, but the probes look identical.
You can, but I would use something like this for a more accurate reading. amzn.to/3nxF5FP Thank you for watching my friend.
I have a question: When doing the snake method, you said to keep the top vent opposite of the hot coals, Do I need to keep rotating the lid to do that?
Great question. I don’t rotate the lid when I use the snake method, unless the heat moves to directly under the vent, then I will rotate the lid.
Thanks for the video! New subscriber.
You are welcome my friend and thank you for watching and subscribing.
my left ear really enjoyed this
LOL I will take your word for it.
Great information Coleman! I love my Weber kettle but always love to learn!
Thank you my friend. I appreciate you watching.
Do all these methods apply to lump charcoal too?
Yes, they do. I actually prefer Lump as I find I get better flavor and longer burns.
@@GrillinandChillinwithColemanYep same.
I am about to install a temperature gauge on my Weber since it is old and doesn’t have one. Would you recommend to the left/right of the vent or below the vent?
I am actually filming a video about this now. I am putting mine below the vent so that the probe is near the grill grate, but not touching it. I want it to read the temp right where the meat will be. I hope that helps.
Thanks for your interesting work. My question is.. How can I use non-pressurized charcoal in slow cooker?
I am not sure what you are asking.
@@GrillinandChillinwithColeman l mean to use lump charcol in slow cooking
@Mazen Albyite use it the same way as briquettes. I prefer Lump Charcoal instead of briquettes. You will find it burns longer and gives a better flavor.
Does the snake method cause the coals to release black smoke like when you light them?
Great question. It does a little, but not enough to be concerned with. I have never had it affect the taste. Thanks for watching, my friend.
Hey Sir is it a good idea to use a heat deflector on the Weber master touch?
Great question. I can definitely see where it could be a benefit. It would help it act and smoke more like my Kamado Joe. It might also help the Charcoal last longer on those longer cooks. Do you use one?
Excellent presentation! Thank you!
Thank you very much, my friend. I appreciate you watching.
Great Scott’s! Lol professor Q needs to be a staple
Great tips brother.
LOL! I had fun with that part. I may have to invite him back.
I love that you have an Amazon link for everything including the camera haha 👍🏾
You are welcome my friend. It takes a lot of time and money to make these videos. Every little penny helps.
That’s all folks thanks
Point Being?
Exactly what I needed to see thank you !! Keep the videos coming
I love hearing this! Thank you for watching my friend.
Thank you, this is such great info for a newbie like me!
Thank you my friend. I am glad it helped.
Proper LOL'd at the professor 😂😂😂👌🏻
I had a good laugh myself….Thanks for watching.
Just got a new sub ! Great video :)
@hectorcartagena2870 thank you, my friend. I appreciate that. Thanks for watching.
I discovered the Snake, I only need a fraction of the fuel you used. Down here in Florida my ribs were done in 4 hours @ 225 degrees!
I wonder what makes the difference?
Good video there sir. Looking forward to trying mine out.
Funny: “…without the use of any additional tools or gadgets” proceeds to show at least 4 additional tools or gadgets. 😁
I’ll be checking out your other videos too.
I had to show a few gadgets 😁....but as you see, I didn't use them in any of my setups. Thanks for watching my friend.
You are GOLD sir! Thank you so much! ❤
Thank you very much. I hope my video helped.
Great information. Thanks for sharing this video!
Glad it was helpful!
Do you have any issues with the legs on the weber 26inch kettle are they stable I like the size of the 26 but was told it wobbles and also was told not to move it on wheels
Great question, my 26" is my favorite Kettle grill and my 2nd favorite grill ever, behind my Kamado Joe. I have not found it to be unstable at all and I move mine around. I also like to take mine to church when we do cook outs. I would buy it again in a minute.
Now I know. The beer was my problem when I screwed up my chicken thighs last weekend. Thanks for the advice 😉
I have been there myself. LOL
Whiskey and bbq are a far worse mix 😂😂
I have had my openings marked for years. One tip if you are doing a low and slow cook, set your bottom vent opening once the coals start heating up, don't have them open all the way right off the bat. It's easier to open them to increase kettle temp than to close them and bring the temp down. And, any temp gauges that are on the top of the lid are reading at the top of the lid, not at the cooking grate. Get a Thermoworks temp alarm or Smoke set up and put one of your probes on the grate level to get what the real temp it. You'll figure it out. The Weber kettle is still the most versatile grill, I used to smoke packer briskets on it before I got my Weber Smoky Mountain cooker. Enjoy!
Great tips my friend. Thanks for watching.
Thank you very much. Is there a way to increase heat from 190degrees C to 220degrees C white the kettle is on? I’m battling to get mine over 180degrees at a constant 2 hours. Can you give me some advice please?
If you open the top vent a little more, it will increase the airflow and raise the temp inside the grill.