Place approximately 16 weber briquettes in your charcoal chimney and light the.
Weber kettle smoker setup.
The weber version is basically an upright bullet shaped unit with three sections.
Dump the charcoal on one side of the charcoal grate.
Add fresh unlit charcoal every hour or so.
Lean the briquettes on a 45 degree angle this will help keep the snake burning.
It is a great process.
Tap the edge of the basket with tongs every hour or so to knock the ashes through the basket holes.
Place two rows of weber briquettes around the outside of your charcoal grate taking up half the circumference of your weber kettle.
Weber briquettes burn long so you won t have to refuel as often.
We ve been cooking on kettle grills for years and this is the easy way to clean it and set it up for indirect grilling.
The charcoal burns in the bottom section.
How to set up a weber grill.
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The weber kettle is one of the most versatile grills on the market.
The lit coals will slowly heat up the unlit coals.
Begin by filling a chimney starter about one third full with briquettes.
Use a wood chunk or two to get that true barbecue flavor.
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When they are fully lit pour all of the charcoal on one side of the charcoal grate if desired use a charcoal basket which holds the coals close together so they burn more slowly and place a large disposable foil pan on the other side.
For smoky barbecue aromas add a few fist sized chunks of hardwood to the coals right from the beginning.
A charcoal basket holds the coals together in a compact bunch and slows down the burning.
Place chunks of smoking wood on top of the snake to add smoke flavour place these to the front of your snake.
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Place approximately 70 72 unlit weber briquettes to one side of your grill or two piles of 36 weber briquettes to both sides.