Who's got a Weber 22" Kettle?

[smokainmuskoka]

I did lamb chops on Easter Sunday, and yesterday steak, grilled asparagus and finally a meatloaf to have through the week, all three with the same batch of lump. I use the kettle all the time.

 

[Grain Belt]

I have 3, 22 inch kettles at my house, and a Jumbo Joe as a tailgate/travel grill, and have found used kettles for various hunting and fishing camps and friend's houses. My main kettle is a '98 green Mastertouch. I also have a homemade extension middle section with two cooking grates that makes a kettle a water smoker like a WSM. I cook everything on my kettles. I like indirect cooks at around 300 degrees for about anything other than chicken which I do at 350. I seared bone-in ribeyes last night and then finished indirect until they hit 135. I also cook a lot on homemade "hovergrill" grates which gives me two levels of food when I cook indirect. I like this especially for large chicken wing, thigh or drummy cooks.

I enjoy having Kingsford Blue charcoal on hand and usually smoke with apple, cherry, oak, or pecan. I like the consistency of my temps and methods and can cook on Weber kettles all over the fine state of Minnesota.

Many on the board enjoy having a wide variety of cookers and more power to them. For me I enjoy taking variables out of the equation and focusing on the food being cooked and what I want the result to be. I also enjoy finding kettles on craigslist or yard sales for little or nothing, cleaning them up, and giving them to friends who are interested in learning about cooking on them. On Saturday a good buddy smoked 20 thighs on his One-Touch Silver for a final four party and was so happy and proud of his results. It feels good to pass on the hobby for Weber kettles and good food. He kept running around saying "Who needs Buffalo Wild Wings when I can cook like this!" On top of it he fed 5 guys for about 10 bucks.

I love my Weber kettles and I love paying it forward!

 

[Tom Sellecks Mustache]

I just recently picked up my first Weber and she had her maiden voyage this past weekend. I made probably the best tasting meatloaf I've ever had on it, so I'm pretty psyched on it. Now I just need to learn how to manage the heat because it was ripping between 400 and 500 degrees on every cook.

 

[Dauvis]

I think a better question would be who doesn't have a Weber kettle. I use mine for grilling and short duration smokes.

 

[gtr]

I got my 22 in 1993, when I moved in with who is now my lively wife and started getting domesticated. I still have it. It's been knocked over by dogs, handles chewed, dented, etc. I use it mainly for rotisserie cooking. I have a 26 that gets the most use.

IMO every home should have a Weber kettle.

 

[dwfisk]

Mine grew up to a 26.75 OTG:becky:

 

[JoeSmoker]

No 22 yet, but I am seriously leaning toward replacing my old gasser with a performer.

 

[wayne77]

First thing i thought when i read the title to this thread was "who the hell doesnt have a weber kettle". Lol.

Lol. Same for me. OTG here, use it often. I see a 26" in my future though.

 

[Rusty Kettle]

I have loads of the kettles. I don't use them much these days. The only exception is thanksgiving. I always do a 20-23lb turkey on my kettle. I just don't have a big enough smoker or grill to do one except that 22.5" kettle.

 

[Harbormaster]

I'll bet if I looked around a little I'd find some at the Wyocena Yacht Club.




:twitch:

 

[allboy]

Turkey on a kettle. Yum

 

[Kack]

I have 3. Old one, newer one and one I use as a fire pit. Lost the legs somewhere along the way and it sits perfectly on a Toyota rim. Cook twice a week on at least one of them.

 

[1buckie]

Is this a trick question?

Oldest is a 26.75 "Fleetwood".....cooks pretty much anything you could throw in there.....

But, you're asking about 22's.........well........

This is a recent favorite...Lemon 1975 3-Wheeler.....vents are tighter than a brand new one, cooked all kinds of stuff already.....

Tweety says "Yes!!!"

I smoke or grill just about anything.....

Some are slightly customized....

Wife even gave up trying to get me to stop bringing them home.....then she started finding them....


She even cooks on 'em once in awhile, but only the Blue ones & only very high heat chicken....

3 or 4 are common....not really comfortable until 5 are running however.....

This might be the favorite....1969~70 Imperial Sequoia...in Avacado....

Little note for the wife:

Tri-tip is a pretty common item....

As are 'Turds, MOINKS & tenderloin....

Ribs are not a problem....

....or a decent size brisket....

Beans go down under on most pork products...

Common setups....

or close to that for turkey....

....unless the Wok comes out.....

....or a little more fine-tuned setup for kabobs....

....or the corn rack....

....or for screamin' some lamb chops....

Taters get baked in all different forms....Hatch chile packets....

Giant bakers.....

...sometimes up top.....

...sometimes in the basement....

the 'Turd bowl or platter is always a favorite...

Heck, sometimes I don't even bother with plates & forks....just eat off the kettle......

Pre heat your splits....

You can compound several items with time & placement.....

Spring cleaning & finding a home for everyone can be an issue at the Kettle Orphanage....

....as all kettles must be dawg approved....

They are actually pretty helpful & earn their keep....

Id eat a 'Turd Sammich before I'd give up Webers....

Guess it's just in the DNA.......

What was the question?



Oh yeah, I have a 22" Weber & use it........

 

[Jughed]

I like the cut of your Jib sir!

 

[Harbormaster]

Epic post Buckie. You make my collection look like a starter kit.

 

[Gnarlbecue]

1buckie is a kettle god!

 

[dadsr4]

1buckie is a kettle god!

Or the reason no one can find a used kettle in his area.

 

[Ron_L]

My oldest is a Bar-B-Kettle that I got in the late 70's. It's faded to gray, has a wheel that falls off and a dent in the lid, but it still cooks! I also have a stainless performer and a OTS that my daughter is using.

Mine are mostly used for grilling since I have too many other ways to to more traditional BBQ :-D

 

[food4thot]

One of Weber's best kept secrets is the cast iron grill/griddle with wire rack to hold it in the kettle. They have not offered it for a few years and should bring it back.

btw...here's a pic of the griddle and wire rack for the kettle. The other side of the griddle is ribbed and great for steaks and chops.

 

[steelarz47]

buckie that sir was one fine post. u buy any chance been around nw pa in the last couple years, one of those kettles look awful familiar !