New Weber 22.5 Kettle dry run

305Q · Jan 17, 2015

Just got a new weber kettle one touch silver. Putting it through it's paces with a dry run minion method.

Using a pyramid stack of kingsford blue charcoal. Bottom is 10 coals on the wall, 8 coals inside and then 5. Next level is 9 coals against the wall and 6 inside. Top level is 5 coals against the wall.

Chimney started 10 coals and dropped on edge.

Top vent full open bottom vent at about 1/8 open.

Started at 11:20 am est. Looking to get 4-6 hours.

305Q · Jan 17, 2015

305Q · Jan 17, 2015

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Smith's Pig Pen · Jan 17, 2015

You will love it. So versataile, holds temps easy and there isn't much you can't do on it. Enjoy!

Guest · Jan 17, 2015

Do you have a temperature target and what are you using to monitor it?

It should easily go 4 hours if you keep the lid closed and are shooting for under 300F.

Ol'Joe · Jan 17, 2015

Couln't see your set up too good, when I got my weber22, put in full chimney and lit er off, no break in required, if you're looking for slow, make a snake bout half way round, that should last the 4-5 hrs you're looking for. Webers are easy.........:-D

305Q · Jan 17, 2015

I am targeting 230 - 250.

Snake runs about a third of the way around.

Using a Kingsford grill grate temp dial. Don't have anything else at the moment.

1buckie · Jan 17, 2015

Cool Deal....that'll get you used to how the burn may generally go....charcoal's cheap compared to brisket & such......

One thing I've suggested to folks on a charcoal check is to set in a pan of cold water to simulate a cold lump of meat going on.....not exactly the same, esp. after it gets up to steaming off, but it helps get closer to realistic conditions.....:wink:

305Q · Jan 17, 2015

Great idea 1buckie. I will do that next. It's been dialed in on 225-230 with no fuss. Just checked rights now and 3 hours in solid temp holding. It's a breezy 76 here in Miami. Looks like I will get 4 hours.

1buckie · Jan 17, 2015

These kinds of sets:

..........will get you 9,10,11 hours if handled gently.....

Sometimes, more needs to be added, depending on conditions.....

More sets:

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=194863

305Q · Jan 17, 2015

Would you suggest a similar snake setup for spare ribs on a rib rack?

Rusty Kettle · Jan 17, 2015

I can get 15 plus hours on my 18.5" kettle. It is all a matter of organizing the charcoal and using the vents.

1buckie · Jan 17, 2015

I suppose you could do that if there's several going on.....off to one side works OK if there just one or two......

This is 3 St. Lou's, 2 in slots & one just flopped on top.....coals still to the one side......

Using a ring like that is a little tricky w/ long things like ribs or large brisket, as you'll want to rotate the grate periodically to keep stuff from being right over the burn......

Two short chains, running opposite directions can work well........start off with the food over the non-burning area & that way, as the coals burn off, just rotate a bit & things stay away from the burn........

See what I mean here:

Starting over the unburnt, rotate clockwise & you're then sitting over the already burnt coal, a less heated area.....

landarc · Jan 17, 2015

I like to put the coals onto the pile, not next to the end, I get more reliable ignition that way. Looks like it's gonna run well. I have never run my kettle empty, always put something in there to cook, even a naked fatty. Especially a naked fatty!

Q-reps · Jan 18, 2015

I have used a lot of methods on my kettle to smoke, but using a smokenator inside there is so easy.

dadsr4 · Jan 18, 2015

"Weber Kettle, low-n-slow, let's see your setup "
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129246

Big George's BBQ · Jan 18, 2015

You are going to have fun. Congrats and enjoy

STLBBQer · Jan 18, 2015

Congrats on your new kettle. It's truly the Swiss Army Knife of grills!

Blythewood BBQ'er · Jan 18, 2015

Congratulations on the new grill! I've done a few roasts and a tri tip using the snake. Works well.

defence18 · Jan 18, 2015

This is such a great thread. Wife and I are closing on a house in 2 weeks, and I'm set to pick up my new to me 22.5 weber kettle Saturday when we're downtown. I think I'm more excited about the kettle than the house!

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