I inherited my Weber from my Dad. He got it from the local Chrysler deal in 1978 when he bought a new Chrysler New Yorker... 45 yrs later, still going strong...
I killed a Weber kettle in 7 years, it did fall off its legs a couple of times chipping the enamel, that set off rust and needed a patch treatment. It was always covered when not in use but the bottom rotted out around the vents as the metal was so thin, they don't make them like they used to
This is the first tutorial which clearly explains the kettle vents. Bottom vents for main large temperature changes, top vents for minor changes!! Thank you for the great video
This is really in-depth and informative for a beginner griller. I'm just starting off and I would have never checked the manual for the pre-burn. Saved me a hassle and gave me new inspiration to learn grilling as a skill. I appreciate it.
Use an onion to clean your grill grates. Safe, organic, delicious. Get the grill up to temp and with a cut in half onion scrub the grates with the onion half on a pair of tongs. For extra dirty jobs feel free to use the 2nd half of the onion.
This is a GR8 intro to charcoal cooking!!! I started out with a Weber 18" YEARS ago without any of these type tips...was a LONG learning curve! Now have a SNS 22" kettle & a Weber 22" with a Santa Maria set up on it and BAM!!! they are FANTASTIC to cook with especially with the Slow N Sear system they have in them!!! I use all these tips now that I had my "learnin"! Love charcoal cooking! Although I'm a die hard B&B charcoal user, but did start out with Kingsford!
A little known tip regarding air flow and placement of the lid. The weber kettle lid was designed to have vent pointed at the leading leg.Then direct the leading leg towards the predominant wind direction This creates the most efficient air control. Not always easy to do, but best practice per the manufacturer. How did I find this information out? I've been selling and using Weber grill equipment for 39 years. Just reconditioned and sold my 39 year old Weber kettle. Bought master touch. Love it. I also own the Weber Smokefire Ex4, Weber Smokey Mountain cooker 14". Homer Simpson Smokey Joe and a Weber propane Gold B grill. I like to cook. I love to eat. 😉
I have been a professional chef most of my life. That makes me a very good cook. I love my copper Weber kettle grill. I live in Ohio and use it year round. Your tutorial is excellent and enjoys my full endorsement. I slow cook, roast and smoke on it. I also have a Camp Chef smoker. I use that for the big briskets, pork shoulders and spatchcock turkey, but that weber is my baby. Good video.
Easily the most thorough video I've seen on using the Weber Kettle, man. I have two and they're all I use on my channel. This grill not only took my grilling and smoking to the next level but the things I had to learn to use it properly are skills I can use on any charcoal grill. We recently went though a year-long home renovation and had to stay with family. My brother-n-law had a grill I'd never cooked on before. Using basic knowledge like two-zone cooking and vent settings I was able to cook on his grill just like I'd owned it for years. I'd venture to say most people who cook on another charcoal grill couldn't go cook on a Weber kettle without some training. Oh and B-roll will fix that pesky wind-chime problem. :)
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I completely agree. I think the Weber Kettle is the best valued grill in today’s market that is extremely versatile. I’ve learned a lot from the kettle and a gas grill I owned. I feel like I can tackle almost anything. Happy grilling!
Excellent video. I have a small Weber kettle, about 18 inches which is fine, but I bought a twenty two or four inch one last year, and no matter WHAT I do, I can't get a long lasting or consistently hot fire. I have the chimney starter and the grates, and I clean my grill grates and use Kingsford briquettes. I have NO idea what else to try, but I'll give it another shot. Thanks for this very informative video.
No problem. I’m glad I could help and you found it informative. Let the chimney starter go for 20-25 mins. Fill it to the top. Also try lump coal. Goodluck!
Tom, thanks for this great explanation for a webber kettle. I have had one for 30 years and never knew how to use it properly. I can see all the mistakes i make now. Thanks great stuff. 👍
Nice tutorial, I use my kettles for everything from burgers to brisket and anything in-between; I've been teaching my son the 'ways of the weber'..he's got 2 kettles and I've got 2 as well..
I prefer "Charcoal rails" to the basket. They're a little more affordable and much more versatile. They clip onto the charcoal grate on any of the rungs. One thing worth mentioning is that when you're doing single-zone cooking with the lid closed, you should have the vents over the protein on the cool side. This pulls the smoke over the protein and improves the flavor. Unfortunately, that also puts the lid thermometer over the hot zone. The result is that the lid thermometer will read as much as 100 deg F warmer than the area that you care about. It's well worth investing in a thermometer that clips to the grill grate near your protein, and rely on that thermometer while you manage your airflow. I use Kingsford classic briquets for pretty much everything. I use wood chunks to add smoke. Most modern grill grates have sections by each handle that lift up. If you position the handles so that one is over the hot zone, then you can flip the grate open to add wood (or even additional charcoal for long cooks). One thing that newcomers might not realize is that you only want a few (like 3-4) wood chunks on your fire. If you put on too much wood, you'll over-smoke the protein -- it can get bitter and doesn't taste as good. I like to do reverse-searing for thick cuts of beef, pork, and lamb. A trick that I find really helpful is to use insulated gloves and just rotate the grate (using the handles) 180 deg when you're ready for the sear. You don't have to move the protein at all, and it only takes a few seconds. If your searing zone is really hot, this lets you get all the protein onto the sear zone at the same time. Let it sear for 30 second or so, turn the protein and sear the other side another 30 seconds, and you're done. Thanks for a great video.
Good video! I've bee cooking on a Weber Kettle for decades and I personally believe it is the most efficient means to grill the widest variety of foods.
Thanks for this amazing video for me, a owner of Web kettle grill. I’ve been using it for more than 2 years, however I still need to come to TH-cam and look for videos which are about Weber kettle grill, how to use it, how to clean it, tips to cook the meal etc. Thanks for this very practical info video and I think I will definitely come back for checking certain points 😂, hardly remember all the info😂
To avoid accidentally swallowing a lose metal bristle, even when using a high end grate brush is to use an onion. Cut an onion in half and after the brush has been used, go over the grates with one half of the onion to pick up any left behind bristle, plus it add a great aroma to area. The other half you can throw some butter lemon pepper seasoning and wrap it in aluminum foil. At the end you will have some delicious grilled onion.
What I do after scrubbing the grate: Fill a bowl with high temp oil/olive oil. Soak paper towel in it and rub the paper towel over the grates. Less chance to have your food stick and grate will be very clean.
Tom, great info and explanations in this video. Better than most I have watched. Going forward please ditch the metal Wind Chimes they were distracting from your many useful techniques after a while. Your video gives me confidence to go back to the Weber Charcoal Kettle again. Thanks for this info.
It was still easy enough to hear him clearly with no issue. Are you hearing impaired? If so then I get that. But I suspect you are just a crybaby and like to boss people around.
I use Kingsford aswell. it seems consistent. the consistency of the same coals allowed me to dial in my vents for temp control. speaking of temp control expect the temp to fluctuate +/- 20°.
Great video. I’ve been using a pellet grill for several years, and it’s been a while since I’ve owned a Weber kettle. Well cold winters up north mean pellet grill goes thru too much pellets each use, so Weber is a great seasonal option for sure. This video is a great refresher for me!
Gotta thank the Google algorithm for suggesting this video the DAY my wife bought me my Weber Master Touch!!! A great explanation to many things I will need to know. Top man.
Buy all Weber brand products and you can't go wrong. I wasn't sure what to think with the wind chimes and the occupy mars t-shirt but this video is a perfect starting point for charcoal grilling.
This is an old video I did ( production value was low back then) but it has good info. Are Burger Presses Worth it? | The Weber 6483 Original Burger Press vs Meykers Burger Press Review th-cam.com/video/J6zFL2y0FEU/w-d-xo.html
Just bought a pellet grill. Still love my Weber kettle. Have had it for 13 years. Only replaced the grates. I have the baskets and use the chimney all the time. Nice video. Thanks.
This was so amazingly helpful. It was like going to your over to your friend's house that grills all the time and he just lets you know all the ins and outs of how to do it yourself. Very informative! I feel like neo right now, I know Kung Fu
I am doing a 40-50 person cookout tomorrow with two charcoal grills one of which is brand new. Thank you for pointing out the burn off time, I have never cooked this way and didn't know how long that took. Works out since I only have one chimney but two grills
Own a 2005 Weber performer Great tips here in this video. Cheapest best way I clean grates is to heat em up, grab a piece of aluminum foil, crunch it up into a ball and using some tongs just scrub it clean with your ball of foil. Easy and fast, cheap too.
Great summary of the fundamentals. I love using my kettle but must admit I'm guilty of starting to cook before coals are fully lit.. Gotta be patient. For low & slow, I like the snake method to get long cook times.
I have a high pressure washer to clean my outdoor cookers with. Makes the job a cinch. Cleans the heat barriers of the propane grill, smoker gratings, grease traps and the three-burner propane stove's floor pan grease and over-flow catchers under the burners. If you keep these things clean immediately after use, they'll be ready to use at a moment's notice.
Thanks for the informative video, really helpful! You clearly know what you're doing re:production, but please consider removing the wind chimes in the future.
Great video! Wow! My Dad used to grill this way and I didn’t pay enough attention when I was younger. This all sounded familiar from my distant past. Thank you for doing this! I have a gas grill but have been wanting to get a Weber kettle grill too.🥩🔥
No problem. I’m glad I could bring up such found memories of your dad. Buy the Weber and pass on your knowledge to your children one day. Happy grilling!
You won't be sorry if you do! I dumped my pellet grill for a gravity fed smoker. Loved it so much I ditched my weber gas for a kettle. They're amazing.
I was just given a Weber Kettle a friend was no longer using! Used the snake method and made my first smoked pork butt! Seriously SO good! And the air smelled like hickory smoke all day. This girl is hooked on charcoal grilling!
Thank you, this video explains a lot of where I've gone wrong. I've had my webber charcoal grill for some months and getting disillusioned with my results. I'll try again using your advice. Never too old to learn!
Great video, I have been using a Weber Kettle for over 20 years now and love them. I recently bought a slow n sear and it’s really good for two zone cooking. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the informative video. I've been learning how to cook on charcoal recently and have been loving doing steaks over the direct/indirect method.
Good Video. I like to add that people should wire brush the grill grate after they are done cooking. The grate is still HOT and debris will clean off easily.
Great advice on cleaning the grates. I am moving away from wire brushes since making this video. Check out my latest video for my reason why th-cam.com/video/QzYW8jXUNOU/w-d-xo.html
Grill grate cleaning: There are also some great wood paddles that fit to your grates when you scrape them when they’re hot. I also use a citrus spray and heavy duty scrubber before I start the grill. Keep those gates clean!
questions answered that i didnt even know i should have asked. will use this info on my virgin weber performance grille w/ touch N go. after i season it, of course. thanks!
I love the Beer can chicken , we always have to make two at a time . One gets devoured before it comes off the grill . Part of being the cook and testing the food for doneness . Recently I was introduced to Kamado grills , excellent way to cook also . If it's a BBQ count me in !!!
Then surely you know that beer can chicken is inefficient (center of the chicken takes longer to cook), does not impart any beer flavor, and is a waste of a beer.... but ok
I clean my grate with an SOS after each use. I also wash my frying pans. It just makes sense. If you control your heat and remove the grate after cooking the clean up is easy. I also use the 14" Smokey Joe. The smaller grate is way easier to clean. Sear with a clean oiled grate then lower the heat and cook. You put your grill away for the winter? I grill year around. I love my Solo stove.
I had a fire once in a propane grill in a carport next to woodpile that I blew out...it was frantic but never used one again...and I thought I burned off/ cleaned off grease.
You can even do some baking on the weber. I did some cinnamon rolls for the hell of it. Also did pizza and bread. Apple wood smoked cinnamon rolls. Everyone loved it.
Don’t underestimate these little things, I learned to cook on one. I used to fire it with small wood splits and while it’s a lot more work then a proper offset smoker you can get the same results! Honestly for quick stuff (less then 6 hours) for just one person it’s not bad the only problem is you have to use really small wood splits to get a clean fire and keep temperatures under control in these so your adding wood every 5-10 minutes. My advice is leave the dampers wide open and just add enough wood to get the desired temperature. The folding grates are there for a reason. The food should be on the opposite side as the fire and the fire should be right under the folding part of the grate as close to the side as possible. It takes some practice but these webers will work as long as your not cooking for more then yourself.
I do it often and my stance is, as long as the environmental elements didn't get to them too much, they should be good to go. Thanks for watching and happy grilling
I've had my Weber for over a year now. I started small by making hot dogs and hamburgers. Then I went on to chicken, then pork, and now I'm making briskets!
I tried lump charcoal for a while but any bag I bought had maybe as much as 20% small broken pieces that would fall through the starter chimney or the lower grate in the grill. So I was paying for some I couldn't use. I just use all hardwood briquettes now.
I just bought a brand new Weber Master touch grill in the deep ocean blue color and I’ll be using it this weekend lol I didn’t know that you needed to do a burn off of this but I’m glad that I found that out first. This video is super helpful to me! Thank you very much!
I’ve been using an offset smoker now for 2 years, love the thing, thinking about getting a Weber as a replacement to my small gas grill for fast cooks, great informative video
I have an offset smoker that I use when I am smoking lots of meat, or bigger pieces. But I’ve had a Weber kettle for nearly 20 years now (I just got my second one as the first was starting to rust after being left outside for that many years), and I smoke more on the Weber than the offset. It works great! Look up some TH-cam videos. It’s fun!
If you use your 26" Weber with a slow and sear to smoke using wood chunks it will not ever get hot enough to clean the grates.. Use a torch and brush to clean off the grill. I can smoke a 17 lb brisket 12 hours on my 26" Weber kettle .. Add a handful of charcoal to get longer
Hey man! Great video. Lots of good tips.I have always preferred charcoal cooking. I have the Weber 22" Performer Deluxe Grill. It's really nice. It has all the features of basic kettle but it adds prep table, charcoal storage, accessory storage, and the biggest plus a propane starter. I've cooked steaks, pork chops, salmon, sausages, burgers, and hot dogs. Have not done chicken yet. I'll try that indirect method when do some chicken later this summer.
I've been doing this for a while, but I really don't use so much charcoal or the baskets tbh and have had fine results although I feel I could be working more efficiently. Why should you always get high temperatures (450) and use a lot of charcoal to start off with? In my view that doesn't make sense for low and slow?
I bought one like 4-5 years ago and couldn’t manage the fire. It kept on dying on me. So I sold it on the marketplace. I’m sure I was doing something wrong because it has very good reviews anywhere you look. I want to buy another one and give it a shot again.
This is my first visit to your channel, and I haven't taken the time to explore your other videos. I'm really, very interested in learning how to cook pizza and quesadillas on a pizza stone on my Weber. What do you have? I've have had results, not disastrous results, but nothing I'm going to brag about.
Hi, welcome to the channel. I have not done any pizza stone videos on the Weber sorry. I would like to buy an outdoor pizza oven one day. Thanks for watching
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Unfortunately, it was a limited run in the USA and has been discontinued. It is still being offered overseas. I heard, some dealers are still able to get one custom order. Hope this helps.
@@tomwadek Thanks for the reply and excellent video. I have the 22 inch Master Touch but after listening to some negative comments on the Master Touch Premium, My Master Touch will do the job. Thanks again for an EXCELLENT Video and reply!!
Have a weber kettle yes I agree kingsford charcoal is best. I have tried others not even close. Also agree with the chimney and baskets. Suggest let the coals in the chimney get a little gray so you don't have a charcoal taste
Great info, thanks. I do have a question regarding the smoke escape/air leak. I have the same grill as yourself but I have a lot of smoke escape, I have recently come across the same thing you just mentioned about keep cooking and the carbon and grease etc will seal the gap in time. Sounds great but surely when you do your annual detail clean you lose your seal again? just curious to what you have experienced? I have tried other suggestions such as reversing the springs but that did nothing for me and I don’t like the idea of cheating with a gasket. It gets bad for me as I can’t even save my coals for the next cook as too much air gets to them even with all vents closed, they just end up as a pile of ash to be discarded!
I know the frustration. My MTP ended up being defective and Weber replaced the lid which helped a lot. The lid was out of round. My grill wouldn’t shut off for at least an hr because of the air leaks. When I detail clean it, I leave the lid rim alone. You can also buy an aftermarket seal. There’s seal paste and a ss gasket. Hope this helps.
Thinking about getting a propane or gas grill? Check out my beginner's guide video : th-cam.com/video/abTP4v2mtbI/w-d-xo.html
You need more wind-chimes, I almost heard you.
Lol, I’ll ask the neighbor to add a few more
Yeah stopped the video halfway. Hopefully I didn't miss out on anything important.
lol, when your neighbours own windchimes, you own windchimes. 😂
Yep Dueling Wind Chimes!
Maybe next time you do the video since you're obviously the expert 👍
I inherited my Weber from my Dad. He got it from the local Chrysler deal in 1978 when he bought a new Chrysler New Yorker... 45 yrs later, still going strong...
That’s awesome!
I killed a Weber kettle in 7 years, it did fall off its legs a couple of times chipping the enamel, that set off rust and needed a patch treatment. It was always covered when not in use but the bottom rotted out around the vents as the metal was so thin, they don't make them like they used to
This is the first tutorial which clearly explains the kettle vents. Bottom vents for main large temperature changes, top vents for minor changes!! Thank you for the great video
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.
Great teacher for sure.
I've used a kettle for years and this was VERY informative; one of the best kettle vids I've seen!
Wow, thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed the video
This is really in-depth and informative for a beginner griller.
I'm just starting off and I would have never checked the manual for the pre-burn.
Saved me a hassle and gave me new inspiration to learn grilling as a skill.
I appreciate it.
I’m glad I could help. Happy grilling
After about 20yrs w/gas, I'm going back to charcoal & this guy explains everything well. Thanks Tom for a terrific video.
No problem. Glad I could help!
Hank Hill won't like you if you use charcoal.
@@David-bf6pl lol. I remember there was an episode where hank tried charcoal and like it lol
Use an onion to clean your grill grates. Safe, organic, delicious. Get the grill up to temp and with a cut in half onion scrub the grates with the onion half on a pair of tongs. For extra dirty jobs feel free to use the 2nd half of the onion.
Thanks for the tips!
Been doing this for years! I love when heads turn when I’m wiping down a hot grill with a white onion 💪🏽
why an onion instead of just a metal brush?
@@AsTheWheelsTurn The liquid in the onion steams when it hits the hot grill grates. The hot steam cleans better than the dry brush.
@@AsTheWheelsTurn He explains at 5:46
Hey, just bought a kettle. Just came here to say I loved your video, thanks for all the explanations. At least I know where to start now :)
This is a GR8 intro to charcoal cooking!!! I started out with a Weber 18" YEARS ago without any of these type tips...was a LONG learning curve! Now have a SNS 22" kettle & a Weber 22" with a Santa Maria set up on it and BAM!!! they are FANTASTIC to cook with especially with the Slow N Sear system they have in them!!! I use all these tips now that I had my "learnin"! Love charcoal cooking! Although I'm a die hard B&B charcoal user, but did start out with Kingsford!
Thank you for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Check out my other bbq videos. I did one on fuel
A little known tip regarding air flow and placement of the lid. The weber kettle lid was designed to have vent pointed at the leading leg.Then direct the leading leg towards the predominant wind direction
This creates the most efficient air control. Not always easy to do, but best practice per the manufacturer. How did I find this information out? I've been selling and using Weber grill equipment for 39 years. Just reconditioned and sold my 39 year old Weber kettle. Bought master touch. Love it. I also own the Weber Smokefire Ex4, Weber Smokey Mountain cooker 14". Homer Simpson Smokey Joe and a Weber propane Gold B grill. I like to cook. I love to eat. 😉
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I don't understand what you mean by "have vent pointed at the leading leg"? Which vent? And the leading leg is the one without the wheel?
@@ronjourard5013 The leading leg is the leg without the wheel. The vent in the lid should align with leading leg. Hope that helps.Thank you.
@tomwadek this calls for a collab. Maybe a cook off. See who is crowned the Webber Wizard.
I have been a professional chef most of my life. That makes me a very good cook. I love my copper Weber kettle grill. I live in Ohio and use it year round.
Your tutorial is excellent and enjoys my full endorsement. I slow cook, roast and smoke on it.
I also have a Camp Chef smoker. I use that for the big briskets, pork shoulders and spatchcock turkey, but that weber is my baby. Good video.
Thanks for sharing
Won a Kettle at a golf tournament. Love my Weber gas grills. Great tutorial!
Easily the most thorough video I've seen on using the Weber Kettle, man. I have two and they're all I use on my channel. This grill not only took my grilling and smoking to the next level but the things I had to learn to use it properly are skills I can use on any charcoal grill. We recently went though a year-long home renovation and had to stay with family. My brother-n-law had a grill I'd never cooked on before. Using basic knowledge like two-zone cooking and vent settings I was able to cook on his grill just like I'd owned it for years. I'd venture to say most people who cook on another charcoal grill couldn't go cook on a Weber kettle without some training. Oh and B-roll will fix that pesky wind-chime problem. :)
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I completely agree. I think the Weber Kettle is the best valued grill in today’s market that is extremely versatile. I’ve learned a lot from the kettle and a gas grill I owned. I feel like I can tackle almost anything. Happy grilling!
Absolutely brilliant, thank you Tom. Turn the volume down a little on your wind chimes!😊
Man, thank you for this video. Extremely informative
Excellent video. I have a small Weber kettle, about 18 inches which is fine, but I bought a twenty two or four inch one last year, and no matter WHAT I do, I can't get a long lasting or consistently hot fire. I have the chimney starter and the grates, and I clean my grill grates and use Kingsford briquettes. I have NO idea what else to try, but I'll give it another shot. Thanks for this very informative video.
No problem. I’m glad I could help and you found it informative. Let the chimney starter go for 20-25 mins. Fill it to the top. Also try lump coal. Goodluck!
Tom, thanks for this great explanation for a webber kettle. I have had one for 30 years and never knew how to use it properly. I can see all the mistakes i make now. Thanks great stuff. 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Nice tutorial, I use my kettles for everything from burgers to brisket and anything in-between; I've been teaching my son the 'ways of the weber'..he's got 2 kettles and I've got 2 as well..
That is awesome! Cheers!
I prefer "Charcoal rails" to the basket. They're a little more affordable and much more versatile. They clip onto the charcoal grate on any of the rungs.
One thing worth mentioning is that when you're doing single-zone cooking with the lid closed, you should have the vents over the protein on the cool side. This pulls the smoke over the protein and improves the flavor. Unfortunately, that also puts the lid thermometer over the hot zone. The result is that the lid thermometer will read as much as 100 deg F warmer than the area that you care about. It's well worth investing in a thermometer that clips to the grill grate near your protein, and rely on that thermometer while you manage your airflow.
I use Kingsford classic briquets for pretty much everything. I use wood chunks to add smoke. Most modern grill grates have sections by each handle that lift up. If you position the handles so that one is over the hot zone, then you can flip the grate open to add wood (or even additional charcoal for long cooks). One thing that newcomers might not realize is that you only want a few (like 3-4) wood chunks on your fire. If you put on too much wood, you'll over-smoke the protein -- it can get bitter and doesn't taste as good.
I like to do reverse-searing for thick cuts of beef, pork, and lamb. A trick that I find really helpful is to use insulated gloves and just rotate the grate (using the handles) 180 deg when you're ready for the sear. You don't have to move the protein at all, and it only takes a few seconds. If your searing zone is really hot, this lets you get all the protein onto the sear zone at the same time. Let it sear for 30 second or so, turn the protein and sear the other side another 30 seconds, and you're done.
Thanks for a great video.
Good video! I've bee cooking on a Weber Kettle for decades and I personally believe it is the most efficient means to grill the widest variety of foods.
I totally agree! Happy Holidays!
Thanks for this amazing video for me, a owner of Web kettle grill. I’ve been using it for more than 2 years, however I still need to come to TH-cam and look for videos which are about Weber kettle grill, how to use it, how to clean it, tips to cook the meal etc.
Thanks for this very practical info video and I think I will definitely come back for checking certain points 😂, hardly remember all the info😂
Glad it was helpful!
To avoid accidentally swallowing a lose metal bristle, even when using a high end grate brush is to use an onion. Cut an onion in half and after the brush has been used, go over the grates with one half of the onion to pick up any left behind bristle, plus it add a great aroma to area. The other half you can throw some butter lemon pepper seasoning and wrap it in aluminum foil. At the end you will have some delicious grilled onion.
I few have suggested the onion method. Only concern I have is that I grill a lot. 3-4 times a week. That’s a lot of onions lol.
What I do after scrubbing the grate:
Fill a bowl with high temp oil/olive oil. Soak paper towel in it and rub the paper towel over the grates. Less chance to have your food stick and grate will be very clean.
@@RobertoBestia great tip, thanks for sharing!
@@tomwadek I use only a wad of aluminum foil to scrape the grill before and after I cook. More sustainable on the wallet too!
@@rottdog7864 that’s always a good thing with all this inflation now a days
Tom, great info and explanations in this video. Better than most I have watched. Going forward please ditch the metal Wind Chimes they were distracting from your many useful techniques after a while. Your video gives me confidence to go back to the Weber Charcoal Kettle again. Thanks for this info.
Thanks for watching. Yes, I know. They have been tossed in the trash lol. Happy holidays.
@@tomwadek saw this - deleting my comment... 😆
I kinda liked the wind chimes. Made me feel at home.
It was still easy enough to hear him clearly with no issue. Are you hearing impaired? If so then I get that. But I suspect you are just a crybaby and like to boss people around.
PS great video - very thoughtful and thorough… pS love the chimes
I use Kingsford aswell. it seems consistent. the consistency of the same coals allowed me to dial in my vents for temp control. speaking of temp control expect the temp to fluctuate +/- 20°.
Just ordered my first Weber master , new to grilling in general. So happy found this channel
I’m glad you found our channel too. Thanks for watching.
Bro, I’ve been listening & watching as my coals are burning. I’m now motivated to use my Weber grill more often. 👍🏼
You got this! 💪
Great video. I’ve been using a pellet grill for several years, and it’s been a while since I’ve owned a Weber kettle. Well cold winters up north mean pellet grill goes thru too much pellets each use, so Weber is a great seasonal option for sure. This video is a great refresher for me!
I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers!
I have a chimney starter it is a must have makes everything so easy
Bought my first Weber. Thank you for this information. So awesome. We love grilled meat and vegetables. Thank you
That is awesome, I'm glad you found this video helpful!
I just got rid of a gas BBQ, thanks to this video, I can't wait to get my Webber going 😊
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.
Gotta thank the Google algorithm for suggesting this video the DAY my wife bought me my Weber Master Touch!!! A great explanation to many things I will need to know. Top man.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video. Have fun with your new master touch, happy grilling!!!
Clean your grates after you pull your food off , not the next burn people , its already hot ,don’t be lazy lol , guys on the right track though !!!
Buy all Weber brand products and you can't go wrong. I wasn't sure what to think with the wind chimes and the occupy mars t-shirt but this video is a perfect starting point for charcoal grilling.
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Check out some of my newer stuff. The wind chimes are in the trash lol
Been doing this for many decades but i found this vid very informative. Thank you.
Glad I could help
Hosting family reunion in a month. Inexperienced. Gotta learn burgers and feel better about it now. Thanks
This is an old video I did ( production value was low back then) but it has good info.
Are Burger Presses Worth it? | The Weber 6483 Original Burger Press vs Meykers Burger Press Review
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I think this is the best video about Weber kettle grill/bbq on YT
Thank you. Glad you liked the video
@@tomwadek Its very complete and you mentioned subjects a lot of people dont even think about it
@@anderola wonderful. Sorry about the neighbors wind chimes.
@@tomwadek What do you mean Neighbours wind chimes?
@@anderola the chime sound in the background. A lot have found it distracting
Just bought a pellet grill. Still love my Weber kettle. Have had it for 13 years. Only replaced the grates. I have the baskets and use the chimney all the time. Nice video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching. Enjoy that pellet grill! Happy grilling.
Thanks, Tom. Another thought: the advantage to getting Kingsford briquettes is their uniform size. Makes it easy to figure out what you need per cook.
That’s a great point. Thanks.
This was so amazingly helpful. It was like going to your over to your friend's house that grills all the time and he just lets you know all the ins and outs of how to do it yourself. Very informative! I feel like neo right now, I know Kung Fu
I am doing a 40-50 person cookout tomorrow with two charcoal grills one of which is brand new. Thank you for pointing out the burn off time, I have never cooked this way and didn't know how long that took. Works out since I only have one chimney but two grills
Glad I can help. Good luck on the cookout and happy grilling
Dude you’re my hero this is amazing. I’m new to the kettle grill and feel very confident giving it a shot now.
I’m glad I could help!
This was very well explained on all facets of using a kettle grill. Thanks for sharing such valuable information!
I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
My guy! Just got a Webster Kettle Grill and I'm ready to feed an army. Great info and tips. Certified grill master!
Glad I could help. Enjoy the Weber. Happy grilling
Own a 2005 Weber performer
Great tips here in this video.
Cheapest best way I clean grates is to heat em up, grab a piece of aluminum foil, crunch it up into a ball and using some tongs just scrub it clean with your ball of foil.
Easy and fast, cheap too.
Thanks for sharing! Happy grilling!
Great summary of the fundamentals. I love using my kettle but must admit I'm guilty of starting to cook before coals are fully lit.. Gotta be patient. For low & slow, I like the snake method to get long cook times.
Glad you enjoyed it. This week’s video is actually all about charcoal. It’s a follow up to this video. Thanks for watching. Happy grilling
Thanks Tom! You and Ryan (Kitchen Alpha) share a lot of knowledge on getting the most from a kettle:)
How cool! Glad we could help! I’m sure @kitchenalpha would agree
I have a high pressure washer to clean my outdoor cookers with. Makes the job a cinch. Cleans the heat barriers of the propane grill, smoker gratings, grease traps and the three-burner propane stove's floor pan grease and over-flow catchers under the burners. If you keep these things clean immediately after use, they'll be ready to use at a moment's notice.
Thanks for the informative video, really helpful! You clearly know what you're doing re:production, but please consider removing the wind chimes in the future.
Thanks for the feedback. They were my neighbors and Oddly enough, then went missing lol
@@tomwadek LMFAO
New pit user here and this was very informative. Thank you sir.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! Wow! My Dad used to grill this way and I didn’t pay enough attention when I was younger. This all sounded familiar from my distant past. Thank you for doing this! I have a gas grill but have been wanting to get a Weber kettle grill too.🥩🔥
No problem. I’m glad I could bring up such found memories of your dad. Buy the Weber and pass on your knowledge to your children one day. Happy grilling!
You won't be sorry if you do! I dumped my pellet grill for a gravity fed smoker. Loved it so much I ditched my weber gas for a kettle. They're amazing.
I was just given a Weber Kettle a friend was no longer using! Used the snake method and made my first smoked pork butt! Seriously SO good! And the air smelled like hickory smoke all day. This girl is hooked on charcoal grilling!
Thank you, this video explains a lot of where I've gone wrong. I've had my webber charcoal grill for some months and getting disillusioned with my results. I'll try again using your advice. Never too old to learn!
No problem. Glad I can help, happy grilling!
@@tomwadek Did it, cooked food on my BBQ, excellent results. Even cooked a pork roast on it! Thank you 😊
@@Sandra071162 that’s wonderful! Congrats on a successful cook and a roast!
Its not the grill its the one using. You can have the cheapest grill. And still make better food than a guy with a 1k grill
Great video, I have been using a Weber Kettle for over 20 years now and love them. I recently bought a slow n sear and it’s really good for two zone cooking. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Wow, this is the best and most informative kettle video I've seen! Great information...thank you so much!
You’re welcome. Thanks for stoping by
Thanks for the informative video. I've been learning how to cook on charcoal recently and have been loving doing steaks over the direct/indirect method.
Rock on!
New to charcoal and this was the best video I have watched with tios. Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
great video. Very well explained and as others have said this is much better than some of the other professional videos out there. kudos
Thank you, glad I could help. I’ll be posting a follow up video discussing coals this weekend
Good Video. I like to add that people should wire brush the grill grate after they are done cooking. The grate is still HOT and debris will clean off easily.
Great advice on cleaning the grates. I am moving away from wire brushes since making this video. Check out my latest video for my reason why th-cam.com/video/QzYW8jXUNOU/w-d-xo.html
@@tomwadek I am use to referring to wire brush as the same ones you use.
Buying my first weber and wanna know all the details and this vid is amazing. Plus the neighbors chimes are like a nice background noise
I’m glad I could help. Haha, glad the chimes could help too! Thanks for watching. I have a playlist all about Grilling and more to come.
Great tips man. I enjoy cooking now and love cooking for my family on my weber kettle . Anything that can make me better i appreciate it
Right on! Enjoy and have fun
Grill grate cleaning: There are also some great wood paddles that fit to your grates when you scrape them when they’re hot. I also use a citrus spray and heavy duty scrubber before I start the grill. Keep those gates clean!
Thanks for sharing
questions answered that i didnt even know i should have asked. will use this info on my virgin weber performance grille w/ touch N go. after i season it, of course. thanks!
I’m glad I could help! Enjoy the new Weber, happy grilling!
I love the Beer can chicken , we always have to make two at a time . One gets devoured before it comes off the grill . Part of being the cook and testing the food for doneness . Recently I was introduced to Kamado grills , excellent way to cook also . If it's a BBQ count me in !!!
The chef always gets the best cuts 😂
Then surely you know that beer can chicken is inefficient (center of the chicken takes longer to cook), does not impart any beer flavor, and is a waste of a beer.... but ok
I clean my grate with an SOS after each use. I also wash my frying pans. It just makes sense. If you control your heat and remove the grate after cooking the clean up is easy. I also use the 14" Smokey Joe. The smaller grate is way easier to clean. Sear with a clean oiled grate then lower the heat and cook.
You put your grill away for the winter? I grill year around. I love my Solo stove.
Thanks for the suggestion. Here in California, I grill year round but I alternate between my grills.
Great video! I loved how you explained the basics in detail. Most dont so you dont end up learning something.
Glad I could help. Happy grilling
I got a fever, and the only thing that will suffice is more Windchime.. awesome video. Thanks for the info.
Great video. Thanks man. Never grilled with charcoal before. Learned a lot
No problem. Glad I could help
Good point for Weber grills is the ease with which fires can be put out.
Great grill for the money
I had a fire once in a propane grill in a carport next to woodpile that I blew out...it was frantic but never used one again...and I thought I burned off/ cleaned off grease.
Very cool video.
Glad you liked it
This is exactly what I was looking for. Really informative and to the point ✌️. About to purchase 1 this week so this was just what I needed 😊
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Congrats on the new grill, happy cooking!
Omg the wind chimes! It was fine at first but now it’s all I hear. Great Informative video thank you
Sorry about that
You can even do some baking on the weber. I did some cinnamon rolls for the hell of it. Also did pizza and bread.
Apple wood smoked cinnamon rolls. Everyone loved it.
That’s a great point! I gotta try the rolls!
Don’t underestimate these little things, I learned to cook on one. I used to fire it with small wood splits and while it’s a lot more work then a proper offset smoker you can get the same results! Honestly for quick stuff (less then 6 hours) for just one person it’s not bad the only problem is you have to use really small wood splits to get a clean fire and keep temperatures under control in these so your adding wood every 5-10 minutes. My advice is leave the dampers wide open and just add enough wood to get the desired temperature. The folding grates are there for a reason. The food should be on the opposite side as the fire and the fire should be right under the folding part of the grate as close to the side as possible. It takes some practice but these webers will work as long as your not cooking for more then yourself.
Great Points! thanks for watching, happy grilling!
Very helpful and comprehensive video. What are your thoughts relating to reusing briquets?
I do it often and my stance is, as long as the environmental elements didn't get to them too much, they should be good to go. Thanks for watching and happy grilling
I've had my Weber for over a year now. I started small by making hot dogs and hamburgers. Then I went on to chicken, then pork, and now I'm making briskets!
Congrats! That sounds like you’ve become and expert! Happy grilling
@@tomwadek thanks.. but far from expert. I feel like I'm just getting my feet wet.
Thanks Tom great video-really appreciate you taking the time to make it.
Glad it was helpful!
I tried lump charcoal for a while but any bag I bought had maybe as much as 20% small broken pieces that would fall through the starter chimney or the lower grate in the grill. So I was paying for some I couldn't use. I just use all hardwood briquettes now.
Great tip!
Just got a Weber kettle this past Christmas. Thanks for the info. Heard they are extremely versatile. Still learning on it but I love it.
They are great grills. I think, the best bang for your buck. Enjoy your Weber. Happy grilling.
Great information. I'm new to grilling with charcoal. I think I'll be reviewing this again. 👍🏻
Glad I could help! Happy grilling.
Jack of all trades - master of none!
I'm new to charcoal. Learned a lot. Thanks much! 🍔😋
I’m glad I could help! Happy Grilling!
I just bought a brand new Weber Master touch grill in the deep ocean blue color and I’ll be using it this weekend lol I didn’t know that you needed to do a burn off of this but I’m glad that I found that out first. This video is super helpful to me! Thank you very much!
No problem. Glad I could help!
I’ve been using an offset smoker now for 2 years, love the thing, thinking about getting a Weber as a replacement to my small gas grill for fast cooks, great informative video
I’m glad I can help! Thanks for watching and enjoy the new Weber. Happy grilling
I have an offset smoker that I use when I am smoking lots of meat, or bigger pieces. But I’ve had a Weber kettle for nearly 20 years now (I just got my second one as the first was starting to rust after being left outside for that many years), and I smoke more on the Weber than the offset. It works great! Look up some TH-cam videos. It’s fun!
Very helpful for a beginner like me. Thanks for the tips.
Glad I could help!
Fab tutorial (and loved the wind chimes!). 👌
Great video. Really detailed and well planned. Thank you
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
If you use your 26" Weber with a slow and sear to smoke using wood chunks it will not ever get hot enough to clean the grates.. Use a torch and brush to clean off the grill. I can smoke a 17 lb brisket 12 hours on my 26" Weber kettle .. Add a handful of charcoal to get longer
I love to use old fashion wood.
Gives a good smoke flavor 😋
😏
Hey man! Great video. Lots of good tips.I have always preferred charcoal cooking. I have the Weber 22" Performer Deluxe Grill. It's really nice. It has all the features of basic kettle but it adds prep table, charcoal storage, accessory storage, and the biggest plus a propane starter. I've cooked steaks, pork chops, salmon, sausages, burgers, and hot dogs. Have not done chicken yet. I'll try that indirect method when do some chicken later this summer.
Definately. The chicken will come out so juicy. Thanks for watching! Happy grilling
I've been doing this for a while, but I really don't use so much charcoal or the baskets tbh and have had fine results although I feel I could be working more efficiently. Why should you always get high temperatures (450) and use a lot of charcoal to start off with? In my view that doesn't make sense for low and slow?
Awesome video. I am off to cooking. I am confident now. Many thanks.
Glad I could help!
Great, no-nonsense video. Thanks
I use an 1-2 an onion instead of a brush. Gotta scrub pretty good though with the onion.
I bought one like 4-5 years ago and couldn’t manage the fire. It kept on dying on me. So I sold it on the marketplace. I’m sure I was doing something wrong because it has very good reviews anywhere you look. I want to buy another one and give it a shot again.
Give it another go. Great overall grills
This is my first visit to your channel, and I haven't taken the time to explore your other videos. I'm really, very interested in learning how to cook pizza and quesadillas on a pizza stone on my Weber. What do you have? I've have had results, not disastrous results, but nothing I'm going to brag about.
Hi, welcome to the channel. I have not done any pizza stone videos on the Weber sorry. I would like to buy an outdoor pizza oven one day. Thanks for watching
Superb informative video for those common little issues. Those chimes though………
I know, they have been dealt with
Where can you purchase a Weber Master Touch Premium? Great video and lots of good info!!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Unfortunately, it was a limited run in the USA and has been discontinued. It is still being offered overseas. I heard, some dealers are still able to get one custom order. Hope this helps.
@@tomwadek Thanks for the reply and excellent video. I have the 22 inch Master Touch but after listening to some negative comments on the Master Touch Premium, My Master Touch will do the job. Thanks again for an EXCELLENT Video and reply!!
@@joebrindisi2588 no problem! Thank you again for your support and watching. Happy grilling!
Have a weber kettle yes I agree kingsford charcoal is best. I have tried others not even close. Also agree with the chimney and baskets. Suggest let the coals in the chimney get a little gray so you don't have a charcoal taste
Thanks for the tips!
Great video mate! Thanks. Not sure about that chiming sound within the audio though haha
Sorry about that. It’s was the neighbors
Great info, thanks. I do have a question regarding the smoke escape/air leak. I have the same grill as yourself but I have a lot of smoke escape, I have recently come across the same thing you just mentioned about keep cooking and the carbon and grease etc will seal the gap in time. Sounds great but surely when you do your annual detail clean you lose your seal again? just curious to what you have experienced? I have tried other suggestions such as reversing the springs but that did nothing for me and I don’t like the idea of cheating with a gasket. It gets bad for me as I can’t even save my coals for the next cook as too much air gets to them even with all vents closed, they just end up as a pile of ash to be discarded!
I know the frustration. My MTP ended up being defective and Weber replaced the lid which helped a lot. The lid was out of round. My grill wouldn’t shut off for at least an hr because of the air leaks. When I detail clean it, I leave the lid rim alone. You can also buy an aftermarket seal. There’s seal paste and a ss gasket. Hope this helps.