The Most Common Mistakes Made Using A Weber Kettle

In this video, I will go over the most common issues and mistake new Weber kettle charcoal BBQ owners make and a simple user guide to get you grilling some amazing food. I'll talk about how to properly light your grill, how to control flare-up, what to do if your grill doesn't get hot, and how to clean and care for your new Weber BBQ Grill. Here's a guide on how to use a Weber Kettle Charcoal Grill.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Initial Burn Off
1:24 - Fuel- Lump or Briquettes
3:09 - Essential Accessories
3:45 - Common Mistakes- Fuel is Not Fully Lit
5:20 - Dirty Grates
7:15 - Flare-Ups and How to Control a Fire
8:40 - How to Control Temperatures
11:35 - Not Utilizing Zone Cooking
14:31 - Searing Meats!
16:56- Smoking Using a Kettle - Low N Slow
17:50- Final Thoughts- Congrats!

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[psychnp]

You need more wind-chimes, I almost heard you.

[redcoat]

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

[robjgarc]

I've used a kettle for years and this was VERY informative; one of the best kettle vids I've seen!

[KLRdrifter]

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...

[jayquick]

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.

[TheBobinVA]

After about 20yrs w/gas, I'm going back to charcoal & this guy explains everything well. Thanks Tom for a terrific video.

[soulchi]

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.

[timmyfisherman]

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. 😉

[Floepietoepie]

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 :)

[Karmaisabliss]

For slow smoking i typically leave bottom vent fully open and top vent open slightly. If top vent is fully closed your charcoal will eventually go out. Another method is to keep bottom and top vent similar. But both need to be open to some degree to allow airflow

[Xpyburnt_ndz]

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!

[mauricejones]

Man, thank you for this video. Extremely informative

[gulfchef]

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.

[anderola]

I think this is the best video about Weber kettle grill/bbq on YT

[dyates]

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.

[Aneddotario]

Hey Tom, if I don't have access to canola oil, what could I use instead, to rub residual chemicals away from my kettle right before the initial burn-in?

[gosmo]

Won a Kettle at a golf tournament. Love my Weber gas grills. Great tutorial!

[matthewaustin]

I have a chimney starter it is a must have makes everything so easy

[MiguelBricaBrac]

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.

[gj]

Hi Tom thanks for the tips. I just got a steel wire brush do you think it can be harmful?