First Webber cook

OferL · 08-15-2018, 11:09 AM

It's not possible to be in this forum without reading about people using a kettle. Half of youtube bbq videos use a kettle. It seems to be a staple. So I'm convinced I should get one. But the price of a new kettle in Israel starts at $360 for the 22". So I looked for a used one. Finally I found a nice looking unit for ~$100. I also added a nice lid hinge and a gasket.

I have a new grate but I liked the idea of the hinges. I cleaned the grate with everything from dish soap to industrial strength oil remover. In the end I just used my angle grinder with the rust removal tool. Worked well. I'm not into other people's gonk.

I did some seasoning for a few hours.
Now it's time to cook!

Big George's BBQ · 08-15-2018, 11:37 AM

You are going to love it There is a Webber appreciation thread- check it out

THoey1963 · 08-15-2018, 12:10 PM

Great all purpose cookers. Grill, smoke, high temp, low temp, pizza oven, etc. For smoking, watch the "Aussie BBQ Snake Method" video or look into the "Slow and Sear" product. For wings, a lot of people swear by the "Vortex".

kevinstaggs · 08-15-2018, 12:19 PM

With the exception of whole hog you can do just about any BBQ you’d want. Good choice.

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OferL · 08-15-2018, 12:21 PM

I got some butcher cuts. I believe they're called hanger steaks.

dadsr4 · 08-15-2018, 12:31 PM

Here's all the ways you can arrange the coals.

Any place colored black is indirect. I second the Vortex, two fire bricks are helpful, too.

kingjman · 08-15-2018, 12:46 PM

As THoey said, consider the slow n sear.... If thats above your budget, a pair of charcoal baskets are also an option, and very inexpensive ....versatility, and they pay for themselves with fuel savings. Enjoy your new kettle!

THoey1963 · 08-15-2018, 01:07 PM

I think this is the picture Dads was trying to share...

OferL · 08-15-2018, 01:39 PM

That went very fast. I loaded a chimney of charcoal. A few minutes after the coal was dropped it got to 400f and quickly 450... 500 and over my thermometers capacity. All with the lid closed. Since these are thin cuts they only need a quick sear.

Turned three times every 2 minutes and they look done. Internal temp. is good.

OferL · 08-15-2018, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THoey1963

Great all purpose cookers. Grill, smoke, high temp, low temp, pizza oven, etc. For smoking, watch the "Aussie BBQ Snake Method" video or look into the "Slow and Sear" product. For wings, a lot of people swear by the "Vortex".

Great tutorial video. Thanks THoey!

Stingerhook · 08-15-2018, 02:36 PM

Looks great Ofer.

OferL · 08-15-2018, 03:16 PM

This was a very nice first run

I made some truffles mash potatoes. The meat was delicious.

Smoking Piney · 08-15-2018, 03:16 PM

Kettles are awesome cookers. Congrats!

azken · 08-15-2018, 04:00 PM

I like the hinge..thx for the pics..see Amazon carries it..

Smoking Piney · 08-15-2018, 04:02 PM

Looks great, OferL.

Now, you need a Vortex.....

08-15-2018, 11:09 AM	#1
OferL is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-30-16 Location: Israel	First Webber cook It's not possible to be in this forum without reading about people using a kettle. Half of youtube bbq videos use a kettle. It seems to be a staple. So I'm convinced I should get one. But the price of a new kettle in Israel starts at $360 for the 22". So I looked for a used one. Finally I found a nice looking unit for ~$100. I also added a nice lid hinge and a gasket. I have a new grate but I liked the idea of the hinges. I cleaned the grate with everything from dish soap to industrial strength oil remover. In the end I just used my angle grinder with the rust removal tool. Worked well. I'm not into other people's gonk. I did some seasoning for a few hours. Now it's time to cook!

08-15-2018, 11:37 AM	#2
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	You are going to love it There is a Webber appreciation thread- check it out __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

08-15-2018, 12:10 PM	#3
THoey1963 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-08-14 Location: San Antonio, TX Name/Nickname : Terry	Great all purpose cookers. Grill, smoke, high temp, low temp, pizza oven, etc. For smoking, watch the "Aussie BBQ Snake Method" video or look into the "Slow and Sear" product. For wings, a lot of people swear by the "Vortex". __________________ There are thousands of ways to BBQ. The right way is the one that you enjoy doing, and that produces food that you, your family, and your friends enjoy to eat. So, keep experimenting. :) Lone Star Grillz Insulated Cabinet Smoker / Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling (WSCG) Station / CyberQ / Slow N Sear with Drip N Griddle WSCG Review [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=245542"][COLOR=Blue][B]HERE[/B][/COLOR][/URL]. WSM Mods [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=201917"][COLOR=Blue][B]HERE[/B][/COLOR][/URL]. My Brisket Guide [URL="http://bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=238834"][COLOR=Blue][B]HERE[/B][/COLOR][/URL].

08-15-2018, 12:19 PM	#4
kevinstaggs Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-16-17 Location: Davis, OK Name/Nickname : Kevin	With the exception of whole hog you can do just about any BBQ you’d want. Good choice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ “We should be rigorous in judging ourselves and gracious in judging others.”― John Wesley Dad of 3, Husband of 1, Sooners fan, Hopeless golfer, Pretty good hunter and fisherman MAK 2 Star, Custom Stickburner, WSM 22, Weber 26, Camp Chef flattop

08-15-2018, 12:31 PM	#6
dadsr4 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-08-10 Location: Howell, MI	Here's all the ways you can arrange the coals. Any place colored black is indirect. I second the Vortex, two fire bricks are helpful, too. __________________ Two Weber daisy wheel kettles A: 1979 P: 1993, and an unused ECB

08-15-2018, 12:21 PM	#5
OferL is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-30-16 Location: Israel	I got some butcher cuts. I believe they're called hanger steaks.

08-15-2018, 12:46 PM	#7
kingjman Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-29-17 Location: Ham Lake, MN	As THoey said, consider the slow n sear.... If thats above your budget, a pair of charcoal baskets are also an option, and very inexpensive ....versatility, and they pay for themselves with fuel savings. Enjoy your new kettle!

08-15-2018, 01:39 PM	#9
OferL is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-30-16 Location: Israel	That went very fast. I loaded a chimney of charcoal. A few minutes after the coal was dropped it got to 400f and quickly 450... 500 and over my thermometers capacity. All with the lid closed. Since these are thin cuts they only need a quick sear. Turned three times every 2 minutes and they look done. Internal temp. is good.

08-15-2018, 02:36 PM	#11
Stingerhook somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: SE Florida Name/Nickname : Marty	Looks great Ofer. __________________ Marty UDS now gone, WSM 18", WSM 22" and pellet pooper in the garage for 18 months now.

08-15-2018, 03:16 PM	#12
OferL is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-30-16 Location: Israel	This was a very nice first run I made some truffles mash potatoes. The meat was delicious.

08-15-2018, 03:16 PM	#13
Smoking Piney somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-24-15 Location: South Jersey Pine Barrens Name/Nickname : John	Kettles are awesome cookers. Congrats! __________________ John Assassin 24 XL BGE Weber Kettle with rotisserie and Vortex Ooni 3 Pizza Oven AMNPS

08-15-2018, 04:00 PM	#14
azken is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-01-11 Location: Arizona	I like the hinge..thx for the pics..see Amazon carries it..

08-15-2018, 04:02 PM	#15
Smoking Piney somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-24-15 Location: South Jersey Pine Barrens Name/Nickname : John	Looks great, OferL. Now, you need a Vortex..... __________________ John Assassin 24 XL BGE Weber Kettle with rotisserie and Vortex Ooni 3 Pizza Oven AMNPS