Smoked Ribs on a CHEAP Grill

Expert Grills probably isn't the grill of your dreams, but I wondered if I could smoke some ribs. Low and Slow is notoriously difficult on grills that don't have good airflow and seals around the lid. You might remember from my expensive steak video, that I overshot the initial temperatures on the reverse sear. Did I learn my lesson and can tame this Expert Grill 17.5-inch charcoal grill?

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[Psychojon]

This guy has got to be one of the greatest guys of all time

[jonathanfriderici]

This is a great video! I started smoking on a very cheap grill last year and I wish I had found this before even opening it. I would have avoided so many mistakes. Nonetheless, I have mastered my grill and now I feel I’m ready to move on to the next level with a better one.

[WHOOP]

I smoked a brisket on it. Yes a brisket. It was a 14 pound one. I trimmed quite a bit of fat off the point to get it to fit. Cut the flat off and smoked it separately on a small kettle. I have a pellet but it was getting borrowed at the time. I smoked them for the first 10 hours and then i put them in crock pots to finish. I started them at 5 in the afternoon took them off at 3am and out them in crocks on low. When i had family over around noon they were perfect. Nobody knew I smoked it on two separate tiny walmart grills or that i used the crocks to finish them off to save coal.

[matteller]

Awesome video. I’ve been practicing the method of charcoal grilling for the last year, smoking has really peaked my interest in the last few weeks. I’ve done much research and watched quite a few of your videos. This video has helped me the most with the question of, “Can I smoke something on my 17.5” Expert Grill?”. I have not yet invested in a Weber Kettle, but I plan to in the near future. I will be trying your method of the half racks this weekend on the Expert Grill with my first attempt at smoking. Would you happen to remember roughy how long the cook was? And any other tips and pointers are appreciated!

[Viewtoagrill]

Cheap Grill blues. The cheap grills is making for some fun videos to watch Ryan. Take care.

[PitSmoke]

Well, I couldn't tell you which was best because I was not invited to the taste test...lol...but by video, I would say they both looked great and look to be delicious. One cooked slower than the other...low and slow. They both look really good and delicious! Have a great day!

[peterbaugh]

Best $45 square grill from lowes has the vent in the center and intake holes front and back. Seal off the front cheap vent with foil and leave the back holes open. Put grill vent parallel to wind. Use snake method for fire. Works better than my webber no joke, cuz of center top vent. I make 10 lb roast bbq pulled pork, chicken, smoked fish. Open it, spread coals, sear steak. It does it all. Easy clean, just keep fire on the grate and never over fill with charcoal. Great video.

[SirPraiseSun]

is water necessary? what does it do can you smoke without it just to do a smoke touch up after its cooked?

[xxxblanco]

Going to try this tomorrow on this same grill, don't have any wood chips though... I'll start the snake on the vent side 3-2-1 method

[stephenbonaventure]

Hello man I want to ask you a question about your little expert grill set up for the baby back ribs I have that same grill and I was wondering when you revise the way you arrange the Charcoal starting in front of the vent I was wondering where are you positioned your open lid vent away from the meat or over the meat I appreciate it if you let me know I am going to do some ribs this weekend

[ryanbramich]

Great video. Do you prefer to use wood chunks underneath the briquettes in your SNS method?

[thelowcarbchronicles]

For delicious fall of the bone ribs, I cook mine in the instant pot first and then transfer to the grill and I base them with bbq sauce while they develop a nice crust. OMG!! EPIC!🤤

[GetGooder]

Dang those ribs look so good, especially the second time around. I'm terrible at cooking them...makes me wanna get a smoker

[Minyin]

Man that looks good. What’s the recipe if you don’t mind?

[jasont]

So how did the cheap grill ribs turn out once you figured out how to beat do them?

[mrallan]

Do you have a Weber Smokey Mountain bullet smoker? If not, put it on your bday list, you won't be disappointed.

[christopherl.]

Those cheap grills cost some real money these days. I much rather find a used kettle grill at my local yard sales or Facebook marketplace

[damonatley]

My neighbor Called me a “puss-ass” for cutting up my ribs 😢