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againstben

againstben

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Jul 22, 2015
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Jacksonville Florida
Never used charcoal before...ever. I'm just looking for suggestions for my first cook. I bought the kettle because I wanted the versatility. I'm interested in low and slow cooking but wonder if I should do something super basic for my first time with the coals. Any ideas for a safe choice that a beginner can't mess up?
 
How about direct cooking a few burgers while indirectly cooking a few chicken pieces. I recommend using the search bar learn your options to setting your grill up properly practice makes perfect. Best of luck don't forget pic's of food and your grill!
 
Congrats on your kettle purchase, I'm on my second one in 30 years.  I would suggest some chicken or maybe a chuckie.  CSR's might me nice too!  Lots of versatility.

Mike
 
The Weber kettle is probably the most versatile cooking platform. They are definitely a good return on investment.

I got my start smoking on an abandoned  Weber that was fairly new but had no legs, I'm guessing a drunk fell on it. (ouch) I put the kettle into a steel car wheel and it could pivot on a slope like a ball in a socket. I could gather red maple windfall limbs the diameter of my wrist, and smoke for free.
 
Thanks for guiding me towards The Pit Boys. Those guys are awesome and hilarious! I also just registered to the WKC. 
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If you have a chance try that stuffed lobster recipe from the BBQ Pit Boys. The crab meat stuffing is absolutely amazing. Like everyone else said a Weber kettle will do it all. I even put a BBQ Guru port on the side of one of my kettles & use it like a smoker, with temp control.
 
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