I just picked up my latest edition to my BBQ hardware, a Weber Kettle Grill. It is the gold 22.5 size.
I have a Brinkman electric that I have used, and seem to get pretty good results, but miss that charcoal flavor.
So - I plan on smoking some Ribs next weekend for Mother's day, and want to try the Weber for the first time. Tips or suggestions from you all would be much appreciated.
Some of my questions :
1. I plan to use charcoal on one side only, many of the videos show them using indirect heat by placing the ribs in the middle and charcoals on either end.
2. Monitoring Temp - These dont have temp gauges. So - can I just put a thermometer in one of the vent holes from the top? Any other suggestions.
3. How much charcoal do you use (right now I have Kingsford - and always use the chimoney lighter, never use fluid) to get your initial heat going? How often do you add charcoal, and again - how much
4. I plan on using hickory chips
5. Water in the drip pan below, and possibly another pan on the side with the charcoal.
Any other tips you have on using the weber would be great.
Thanks
Eric
I have a Brinkman electric that I have used, and seem to get pretty good results, but miss that charcoal flavor.
So - I plan on smoking some Ribs next weekend for Mother's day, and want to try the Weber for the first time. Tips or suggestions from you all would be much appreciated.
Some of my questions :
1. I plan to use charcoal on one side only, many of the videos show them using indirect heat by placing the ribs in the middle and charcoals on either end.
2. Monitoring Temp - These dont have temp gauges. So - can I just put a thermometer in one of the vent holes from the top? Any other suggestions.
3. How much charcoal do you use (right now I have Kingsford - and always use the chimoney lighter, never use fluid) to get your initial heat going? How often do you add charcoal, and again - how much
4. I plan on using hickory chips
5. Water in the drip pan below, and possibly another pan on the side with the charcoal.
Any other tips you have on using the weber would be great.
Thanks
Eric