Reduce smoke in kettles

[coo1guy]

Hi all,

New member here.

I've been using a 12 inch open round grill with 3 grate heights and no lid for a long time.

Happy with this, but I'm considering switching to a model where the grease can't drip on the embers and turn into smoke.

So far, I played with two kettles:

- 18 inch Weber with separators to keep the coals on the sides
- 22 inch Outdoorchef with a kind of funnel that catches the grease

In both cases, I found the amount of smoke phenomenal as soon as I put the lid on, whichever the adjustment of the vents at the bottom or on the lid.

Any hint on reducing the amount of smoke when the lid is on?

Thanks

 

[mike243]

Oven is about the only way, it's the nature of the beast, what's wrong with smoke? even a electric grill will create smoke from fat dropping onto hot parts'

 

[Tat-que]

Cook indirect then do a quick sear over coals