5 Mistakes Beginners Make When Using Charcoal

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Kitchen Alpha

Kitchen Alpha

2 жыл бұрын

Here are 5 mistakes that beginners commonly make when starting to use a charcoal grill. If you're new to cooking with charcoal or if you just want to sharpen your skills, try to avoid these mistakes!
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@KitchenAlpha
@KitchenAlpha 2 жыл бұрын
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@Ricky-oi3wv
@Ricky-oi3wv Жыл бұрын
By the first three words, I have 100% faith in this gentleman's grilling knowledge.
@mandoleenebando429
@mandoleenebando429 Жыл бұрын
His build told me instantly he knows a thing or two about greezy smoked meats bursting and oozing full of flavor lol
@antoniodelvillar5756
@antoniodelvillar5756 Жыл бұрын
Same!
@lennyj722
@lennyj722 Жыл бұрын
I put together?
@SalomeLuna69
@SalomeLuna69 Жыл бұрын
“I put together”???
@MikeHunt-wi2yi
@MikeHunt-wi2yi Жыл бұрын
Same here!
@TheMinimumPC
@TheMinimumPC Жыл бұрын
I heard the accent and I was immediately like "You, this guy knows his grills for sure"
@JD_Therapy
@JD_Therapy 8 ай бұрын
"If you're looking you ain't cooking" wise words!
@Conald_isAfalseProphet
@Conald_isAfalseProphet Жыл бұрын
2 additional tips to mention. 1) use the vents on top and bottom to control how hot or cool you want cook at. 2) try hardwood lump charcoal that is real natural charred wood, it gives good flavor and cooks very well and hot. Hope this helps someone.
@Jerrod190
@Jerrod190 11 ай бұрын
I keep the bottom vent full open, and control the top vent to adjust the temperature. When I’m done, I shut both vents to make sure the charcoal goes out and I can reuse some of it next time
@erikgutierrez3613
@erikgutierrez3613 11 ай бұрын
What do you think of the cube fire starters? I just started grilling with a a small portable grille and don’t yet have a chimney
@willbutler2639
@willbutler2639 11 ай бұрын
@@erikgutierrez3613most of the bags of wood lump charcoal comes with a fire starter. I tried to use it by stacking the coals into a pyramid shape and sticking the “fatwood”fire starter out the side of the pile and it didn’t work. So I had to take the fire starter and sit it underneath the chimney and it worked great. I think a chimney is a must. My only complaint with the chimney is I have a grill with a top rack/ grate and when I dump the coals doesn’t matter if I use the lump wood or the briquettes when I dump the hot coals the ash from the outside of the coals gets on the grate so I have to wipe the top grate off because I can’t have people seeing ashes where their food is. But with the chimney my hands don’t get covered in coal dust trying to stack them up
@EwenMackenzie
@EwenMackenzie 8 ай бұрын
thanks! this indeed helped me
@trublgrl
@trublgrl Жыл бұрын
I have no interest in this topic whatsoever, but I have to say this is a really well done lesson. I learned more in 4 minutes than I would ever have expected. A good teacher is a blessing to his students.
@allannavarro4454
@allannavarro4454 Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more
@SuperGreenbacon
@SuperGreenbacon Жыл бұрын
Ive been a chef for over 25 years and all your tips are perfect. Happy Grilling
@RiceAndStuff
@RiceAndStuff Күн бұрын
I just want to comment to say you have over 1M views on this video and you’re acting as a father figure to that many people out there who want to learn something. You’re amazing man
@dakidobf
@dakidobf 9 ай бұрын
I was making all of these mistakes for years! It wasn’t until I got a Weber and decided to really research how to BBQ I started to have better cooks. Thanks for the video!
@khnkhn9660
@khnkhn9660 Жыл бұрын
Greats tips. I like to fill the Chimney about half, then i pour cold charcoal on the grill. When the charcoal in the Chimney are done, then on top of the cold ones. Then give it about 20 minutes. And you have a good stack of charcoal that last for a great while. That's how i do it.
@Fumingzeus
@Fumingzeus 2 жыл бұрын
I’m 58 and from 🇬🇧 and I’ve never used a bbq, I’ve been looking at quite a few training videos but this is one of the most comprehensive and informative one that I’ve found. Thank you for taking the time to pass on your skills, it is very much appreciated 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 liked and subbed
@murraythebaker
@murraythebaker 2 жыл бұрын
I’m from Scotland and I started bbqing last year. If you haven’t bought one yet but a kamado
@hockeyteeth
@hockeyteeth 9 ай бұрын
I'm from the United States. I've been cooking over coal for 40 years
@Driver2616
@Driver2616 Күн бұрын
Yep. Just one look here and I can see that this gentleman is a barbecue expert. He’s really engaged with his subject and he obviously participates regularly!
@patron40silver
@patron40silver Жыл бұрын
Very good tips for beginners. I've been grilling for 40+ years and these are great basics for getting the best results.
@dootdootleloot
@dootdootleloot 2 жыл бұрын
As an intermediate charcoal griller, these are great tips! All that I've learned about charcoal grilling are from your videos. Just want to say thanks and wish you all the best. Cheers!
@KitchenAlpha
@KitchenAlpha 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you for watching and the best to you as well!!
@normacasini838
@normacasini838 10 ай бұрын
I love it when you said----"Don't ever use lighter fluid...your feeod will end up tasting like lighter fluid; and nobody wants to eat lighter fluid." Move over Chef Booby Flay, a new man is in town! Thanx for your video cuz I know nothing about grilling and I just placed an order for myself from Butcher Box; you're a life saver!!!
@leilanipritchett771
@leilanipritchett771 4 күн бұрын
Hat alone told me everything i need to know about his grilling expertise
@David35445
@David35445 Жыл бұрын
Been cooking exclusively on coal for about 10 years now. My $200 charcoal grills have out lasted all of my $8-900 gas grills. Great tips here. Also, I have always said, if you are in a hurry for BBQ then go to a restaurant or use your microwave.
@pmac1096
@pmac1096 2 жыл бұрын
A tip I would add is only use as much lit coals as you need. If you’re trying to cook at 225-250, there’s no need to use a full chimney (which can be 70+ coals. it’ll take forever for that temp to come down.). I’ve figured out that if I want to cook at 225 to 250, I only need to start with 30 - 40 lit coals…but all grills are different, so be sure to take notes on how many lit coals you started with and what temps you were hoping to cook at and it won’t be long until you know how many lit coals you need in your grill to cook at different temps.
@ultrajazz5335
@ultrajazz5335 Жыл бұрын
I never thought of having a safe zone on my grill. Thanks for the tips, I really appreciate your channel. You talk about all the issues I’ve had grilling. Thank you
@reggiebain47
@reggiebain47 Жыл бұрын
Same here. I'm going to try it next time
@Riddle6EOS
@Riddle6EOS Ай бұрын
Putting the chimney in the grill at the startup is pretty genius. Imma steal thay. Thank u !
@JimDog794
@JimDog794 Ай бұрын
Good instructions for beginners using charcoal grills. Been using my Weber kettle for over 40 years. Never been disappointed.
@Alakarr
@Alakarr Жыл бұрын
Clear, concise, and to the point. Really well done video. I've been charcoal grilling for decades and it's easy to forget that someone new to it doesn't know these things.
@TDL-xg5nn
@TDL-xg5nn Жыл бұрын
I think lighter fluid is fine as long as you let it burn off. Once the coals are white all over. If you use lighter fluid and start grilling before the coals are ready is when you get lighter fluid taste.
@cory9919
@cory9919 Ай бұрын
I could listen to this dude all day lol
@randolphpearson1706
@randolphpearson1706 Ай бұрын
This was helpful, grilling is one of those easy enough kinda things "anyone can do it", but watching this, there are a few things that can really make a difference in upping my game
@njsmwalker
@njsmwalker 11 ай бұрын
Hands down the best and clearest explanation video I’ve been able to find on how to use a Weber kettle grill. Agree 100% with everything he says.
@bwaa_bwaa
@bwaa_bwaa 10 ай бұрын
"When you lookin, you ain't cookin"
@categamlen1630
@categamlen1630 11 ай бұрын
you are awesome and im so glad that you don't use lighter fluid or firestarters of some kind
@aaronwalcott513
@aaronwalcott513 Ай бұрын
This was a comprehensive not-to-do list that could help many charcoal noobs Thank you.
@mr.f613
@mr.f613 Жыл бұрын
I can second everything this man has said. Don’t forget to keep practicing and experimenting. As with all great skills, becoming a grill master takes a lifetime.
@umami0247
@umami0247 11 ай бұрын
Several things to add. Grill size is also something to think about. The little kettle grill I use for hamburgers hotdogs and fish. You just have to remember to stay with the grill and sear then put the lid on an cook for a few more minutes. And the lid is very important for smoking and indirect cooking moving the vent’s opposite of the food will draw smoke and heat over the items you are cooking. Have fun cooking with charcoal it’s the only heat source I use.
@forestparkpresbyterianchur5185
@forestparkpresbyterianchur5185 Жыл бұрын
"Nobody wants to eat lighter fluid" You got that right brother! You video is great! love it!
@angrytater2456
@angrytater2456 Ай бұрын
These are great tips. With lighter fluid and pre-soaked charcoal, you can use it without letting your food taste like lighter fluid, but you have to give it plenty of time to burn off. That's when you get in trouble. And like you said in this video, people tend to rush things. Grilling is a relaxing venture for me. It's weekend labor of love. I cook with a 22-inch Weber as well. You can't go wrong. It's so versatile. I'm using apple wood to smoke some jerk chicken this weekend. Pimento wood is traditional, but that is too pricey for my blood. Good luck to all, and happy grilling!
@darrelllee2107
@darrelllee2107 Жыл бұрын
I usually use my chimney - what a great purchase! - but it is okay to use lighter fluid if you let all of it burn off before starting any meat. I use lighter fluid on my offset to get a nice big bed of coals (the chimney just doesn't hold enough to really get the offset going) but it is usually at least 45 min to an hour before I put wood on top of that. Now I could of course just start with wood but it takes a lot to get it up to temp which gets expensive so charcoal is perfect for getting the coals then wood for the smoke. Anyway, the point is that lighter fluid is okay IF you let it COMPLETELY burn off before adding anything else. I can't imagine much of a use for it on a kettle smoker, though. (One bottle will last me an entire barbecue season.) Hey, these are excellent tips, though! I am thinking back to when I first started and I made every single one of the mistakes that you mentioned in the video! EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. Ha!
@gtdude2883
@gtdude2883 5 ай бұрын
That’s a deep southern accent there brrrooother. 😂
@johngraham5996
@johngraham5996 Жыл бұрын
never owned a barbie but we are looking to get one and i never considered there was so much to it, a lot of great advice here and your voice is great to listen to, best wishes from scotland y'all 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@charlesmarcus7864
@charlesmarcus7864 4 күн бұрын
You know what. I trust all that this man says about BBQ. I'm upgrading to a charcoal to level up my grilling experience.
@marieconnell996
@marieconnell996 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for these videos sir! Dad wasn't around much growing up so I'm just now learning these things. Thanks for helping us out! ❤
@toddorndorfonthetoddcast4612
@toddorndorfonthetoddcast4612 8 ай бұрын
Keep learning the joys of charcoal, it’ll be your favorite!
@coey25
@coey25 Жыл бұрын
Hank would be upset to see your not using propane, but il tell ya what there Bobby. These tips are exactly what i needed to hear! Im pretty patient with my cooks but i wana get a coal cooker and this gives me the confidence to take the leap! Much appreciated 🙏
@karmatraining
@karmatraining 10 ай бұрын
Great video mate, as an Aussie I needed to rewind a couple of times to understand what you said but we all understand grillin' in the end
@gunsmoke5657
@gunsmoke5657 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I was stumped on why my fire wouldn’t stay lit but watching this video i figured there was to much ash on the bottom and i closed the lid. Thank you for making my cooking great brotha!!!!
@greggf.1393
@greggf.1393 Жыл бұрын
I made all those mistakes when I first bought my Weber years ago! I have a pellet grill now but one more tip I can add is you can close off the vents when done cooking to kill the fire and save what is left of the charcoal.
@michaelnowicki8942
@michaelnowicki8942 2 жыл бұрын
Great and clear explanations on charcoal uses and its temperature control. I've been watching for about 3 months and love all your videos. Keep up the excellent work!
@bellacairothehookqueen5373
@bellacairothehookqueen5373 Ай бұрын
This man knows his stuff👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@denisthek
@denisthek 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much I really appreciate you taking time to make this video, I did not know about the cooling zone, and not waiting for the charcoal to ice over. Keep up the good work. Thanks again.
@JuanOrtiz-ii6kd
@JuanOrtiz-ii6kd 11 ай бұрын
Thank you brother. Been at it awhile and I've become complacent but this little lesson not only put me back on track but got me thinking of some strategies to take advantage of my coals. Happy grillin
@calitremor7372
@calitremor7372 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Straight and to the point. Hit all of the key points without a lot of unnecessary banter. Well done.
@andrewthomas4636
@andrewthomas4636 11 ай бұрын
Appearance and tone is everything! LOL! As soon as the intro finished, I knew - "This guy knows how to grill." Learned a ton in a very short amount if time! Great video!!!
@sithycity33
@sithycity33 Ай бұрын
This man is a professional! Thanks. I just learned how to BBQ as a pro.
@MBCBeats
@MBCBeats 2 жыл бұрын
Never owned a BBQ but looking into now, this video has really helped me and made things really clear. Thank you
@latanyaanderson76
@latanyaanderson76 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I am guilty of all 5 mistakes at 1 time or another. I also have to admit that I only recently learned that you could cook on the grill without lighter fluid. I have been to cookouts where everyone has gone running because they were out of lighter fluid. Thank you for this information. I look forward to your next video.
@KingEst87
@KingEst87 Жыл бұрын
The cool zone is genius !!! I’m taking that with me
@daviddeaton2388
@daviddeaton2388 11 ай бұрын
It took me years to learn these tips. Wish I could give 2 thumbs up
@shawnasmith3156
@shawnasmith3156 2 жыл бұрын
Always your biggest fan! I am so proud of you!
@KitchenAlpha
@KitchenAlpha 2 жыл бұрын
I love you my sunshine and thanks for all your help!!!
@whacksta
@whacksta 2 жыл бұрын
Great to have support like this. Team Alpha baby!!
@rose4100
@rose4100 Жыл бұрын
Great tips! As a first time charcoal bbq'er, these helped me a lot, especially using a chimney instead of lighter fluid. Thank you.
@WilliamNeish
@WilliamNeish Жыл бұрын
I consider myself a well versed charcoal griller and I learned something from this video.
@michaelangelo7511
@michaelangelo7511 Жыл бұрын
Great presentation. Absolutely the best I’ve seen. You should👍🏻🇺🇸 have your own TV show.
@johnathanwatsonson6009
@johnathanwatsonson6009 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson bro. I am a beginner and this helped me a lot . I was making several of these mistakes. thanks again
@martinawatson366
@martinawatson366 2 жыл бұрын
I really loved this video and your beginners video. Still hesitant to try but I do feel a little more certain that I could maybe do it! Will report back when I finally do it! Thanks for taking the time to explain everything. You make it look easy and your explanations are simple!
@geog1388
@geog1388 11 ай бұрын
HEY, MAN, I thought I knew how to use a charcoal grill. Thanks to you for the re-education, and best wishes.
@alexg5513
@alexg5513 19 күн бұрын
Really good tips. I never knew. I'm in Ireland and with our weather system you are lucky to get 3 BBQs out of our summers so most of us never really learned how to BBQ really well. Thanks for uploading
@rkid727
@rkid727 Жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you said except for not using lighter fluid. By the time it’s burned off, it has no bearing on the taste of the meat if you know what you’re doing with tips 2-5. It’s a matter of splitting hairs of course. Good video for beginners. Currently teaching my daughter and her roommate on how to use gas and charcoal grills at their home. I’ve given them the same tips. Great video.
@Caderic
@Caderic 9 ай бұрын
I agree completely. Although, is you are using a chimney, you don't need lighter fluid (and I think that's the bigger picture he is going for).
@robinbramlett110
@robinbramlett110 2 жыл бұрын
Great tips and it aligns with what I do. The only thing I do differently is use lump coal vs briquettes. I stopped using briquettes years ago and don’t miss them one bit. My reasoning is that I like using all wood instead of using a by product of it and the flavor is much better in my opinion, especially when I add my hickory, grape, etc. wood chunks.
@luvyesmusici4886
@luvyesmusici4886 2 жыл бұрын
Lump is good, and tastes better, and it does burn a bit differently, and faster , usually. I am always a little more concerned when burning lump about the embers or sparks that pop out/ fly out from my grill smoker, and make sure I am there the entire time, until it burns down, after getting it going. One guy with a chanel who has several cookers including a King Kamado. They offer and he uses a plain and a coffee flavored coconut husks or shells as fuel that are offered either at Home Depot, or Lowes. I looked for those once and found them, but haven't tried them yet
@RonOnTheGrill
@RonOnTheGrill 2 жыл бұрын
Great I have yet to try lump, but I've heard good things. Great comment! I went over to your channel expecting cooking videos, but found a skilled musician instead. Keep rocking sister.
@adhuffman9
@adhuffman9 2 жыл бұрын
Royal Oak for me. Absolutely love it. I even use it as the fire base when I smoke briskets. I start with Royal Oak and pecan chunks then keep a blend of both going the whole time. It's absolutely fantastic.
@petermaunsell4575
@petermaunsell4575 Жыл бұрын
You mean lump charcoal right? Not lump coal surely.
@70foolio
@70foolio 16 күн бұрын
I know these steps may sound like common sense but I want to thank you for the reminders. I love your advice and will take a look at your other suggestions.❤
@garybowler5946
@garybowler5946 Жыл бұрын
He knows his bbq. I have one of these Webers and it took me years to learn this. You can smoke with these Webers too. For Easter I smoked a Turkey using a charcoal snake around the outer rim. ❤
@robertsmith-bu2ws
@robertsmith-bu2ws 2 жыл бұрын
Ryan, this is awesome! Great tips for the beginning griller, hope more people would watch this. Now, if only I can convince my girlfriend to follow these tips! 😂 She has a gas grill but many of these tips apply. Good to hear from you and hope your homesteading is going well. Thanks so much, Rob
@chestermarcol3831
@chestermarcol3831 Жыл бұрын
Dude, you're the real deal. Can't even imagine how good the food is that comes off that Weber of yours. Thanks for the tips. Keep up the good work.
@jasonstanley7326
@jasonstanley7326 10 ай бұрын
I have never grilled. She'll be here for dinner tonight. At the time of posting this i don't even have it bought yet. Im so screwed, but thank god for you bubba
@jackhackett80
@jackhackett80 2 жыл бұрын
In defense of lighter fluid it will get burned off of the coals eventually. If you put your food on grill before it burns away, then it will certainly taste like fluid. Can usually smell when the scent of burning fluid is gone. HOWEVER, I like the idea of not using any!
@cbryant1004
@cbryant1004 2 жыл бұрын
I've learned this as well. Wait for the coals to turn all white (no black) and you're good to go.
@johndavid3674
@johndavid3674 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t like using a chimney with news paper all my food taste like ink
@jackm20020
@jackm20020 2 жыл бұрын
@@johndavid3674 They have kindle that you can use
@Scarecrow-pk3nr
@Scarecrow-pk3nr 2 жыл бұрын
@@johndavid3674 paper towels work well.
@katiefryan322
@katiefryan322 Жыл бұрын
Ok what’s all this about the chimney, paper towels, ink newspaper... I thought u just fill it with coals and match the coals? Never did it but ordered 14 inch small Weber and coals and fluid. Now I will order chimney but how do u start it? Thank you!
@RobFerrellDrumStudio
@RobFerrellDrumStudio 2 жыл бұрын
Great tips as always Ryan! I just celebrated my one year anniversary of switching to charcoal. Your channel was instrumental in helping me learn and I continue to learn from all your content!
@msscamp100
@msscamp100 5 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video! I have recently become interested in learning how to grill, and I know nothing about it. I have also watched your basic charcoal grilling video. That was most informative. I now feel like I have a basic knowledge of charcoal grilling, and I'm looking forward to getting started! 😀
@jeremylowe2309
@jeremylowe2309 Жыл бұрын
How the heck did this get so many views?! It’s basic stuff. But, I congratulate the man. He made something simple and did it well.
@acme9538
@acme9538 2 жыл бұрын
This guy gets it and is super cool. I've been grilling for a little while . . . but I like to always refresh with the basics. This dude's got a great demeanor & a very good delivery, unlike 90% of the yoyo's here in California. This cat makes you wanna get out and grill ! That's what it's all about 1 Thank you Sir !
@KitchenAlpha
@KitchenAlpha 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!
@uswee
@uswee 2 жыл бұрын
I grill year long. I have made all of the mistakes you mentioned. The patience is worth it. I haven't cooked over a gas grill for 2 decades. I firmly believe gas grill impart a bad flavor. Propane and natural gas have additives so a leak can be detected. If a grill is burning efficiently and combustion is complete there's no problem, just an absence of extraordinary wood flavor. 99 percent of outside grills do not burn efficiently. The food has the taste of the additives meant to help detect leaks. Great tips, thank you.
@richardkarl6727
@richardkarl6727 Жыл бұрын
Great Video mate. I'm from Australia and your Southern Accent is just perfect.. Lol
@ccs1711
@ccs1711 14 күн бұрын
Great Tips ❤ only Tip I would Add is use the Top Vents on the Opposite Side of where you are Cooking, as this Draws the Heat Up and Over the Food 😊❤❤
@Kira_Kadaver
@Kira_Kadaver Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! Teaching my 6 year old how to grill and I was determined to show her the correct way! My mom taught me and I’m passing it on! There were a couple tips I knew and a couple I learned! Had to use lighter fluid this time but we’re going to be purchasing a chimney for the next time!
@KitchenAlpha
@KitchenAlpha Жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@FOGDaheee
@FOGDaheee Жыл бұрын
As an English person, I have to say how impressed I am that the subtitles translated everything this fine Gentleman said.
@unclep5714
@unclep5714 Ай бұрын
As a New Englander, I LOVE this guy's accent. Instantly subscribed.
@johnwright5041
@johnwright5041 Жыл бұрын
brother you sure hit it all. been grilling on a webber kettle since the early 80,s i got one cause thats what dad always used when i was growing up. you get a solid ten from this old boy for your primer for beginners. every point you made is key to getting a solid handle on it. so much about cooking with charcoal as ive leaned is about the charcoal and that itself could be a whole class itself.
@joedrycln
@joedrycln 2 жыл бұрын
I grill twice a week for the last 20 years, you are right 100% ! Well done brother.
@diggingmystyle
@diggingmystyle 2 жыл бұрын
You trying to kill yourself?
@mixter7x7
@mixter7x7 Жыл бұрын
1- Don't use lighter fluid. Use cooking oil. Slowly soak your charcoals with cooking oil. There are numerous videos explaining this process. There are also " tumbleweed " fire starters on the shelf. Use the cooking oil method. 2 - Get a good thermometer. You can get a nice wireless 4X thermometer for $50 that will give you the grill temp and 3 meat probes If you're smoking or slow cooking - you really need a thermometer. 3 - When smoking or slow cooking you will need to feed the fire with charcoal. Put the desired amount of charcoal in your chimney and place it on top of your grill. This dehydrates, preheats and prepares the charcoal to catch quickly with much less foul smoke.
@MojoGera-cm3um
@MojoGera-cm3um 5 күн бұрын
Tip no. 3 is a life (and meat) saver!
@raquantaylor5114
@raquantaylor5114 2 ай бұрын
I needed this video to get better at grilling
@mrStevensan
@mrStevensan 2 жыл бұрын
Just started my first spring of grilling ever and this is PRIMETIME BBQ content thank you!
@toddw.9545
@toddw.9545 2 жыл бұрын
Good luck. I hope all goes well.
@David-hm9ic
@David-hm9ic 2 жыл бұрын
Another suggestion: Regulate the temperature with the air intake and not the exhaust vents. I follow this rule whether using the Weber kettle or my offset smoker. On both I leave the exhaust fully open if there's a fire in the cooker. Regulating at the exhaust can cause a creosote buildup on the food if there's hardwood in the fire.
@imover9999
@imover9999 2 жыл бұрын
Damn thanks for this comment. I'm very new to grilling and want to do it as cleanly as possible. The less creosote I consume the better. Cheers.
@andrewkaupert4658
@andrewkaupert4658 Ай бұрын
Great advice We need to put the water soaked good hardwood on one side and the lump charcoal on the other side and turn the kettle to get the wind direction right to smoke it on low.
@felforgedaxe9793
@felforgedaxe9793 Жыл бұрын
We should be teaching this in school, great job!
@RollinIsbell
@RollinIsbell 2 жыл бұрын
Good content. Great advice for newer grillers to zone their charcoal. There's definitely a difference between smoking, grilling, and cooking. I have a chimney, but often use fluid instead simply so I can "fire clean" the grilling surface. As long as I let the coals (Kingsford Blue) fully ash over (about 20 - 25 minutes) I don't get any lighter fluid taste at all.
@Wilson-cp4gx
@Wilson-cp4gx 2 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. One other rookie mistake I made in the beginning was when trying to lower the temp on a low and slow cook. I set the vents so close that the coals starved for oxygen for a while. The food ended up tasting like unburned hydrocarbons, or raw fuel. Unfortunately it was for my in-laws. It would have been much better to let the temp run higher and take the food off earlier.
@lucianolorenzo8395
@lucianolorenzo8395 Жыл бұрын
You know the brother don't miss to many meals, especially if it's from a grill 👍🏽
@sandraasbridge9108
@sandraasbridge9108 Жыл бұрын
Great 100% tips....this man knows his grill!
@spydude38
@spydude38 Жыл бұрын
After a lifetime of using charcoal lighter fluid, I prefer to use it with my charcoal to get it lit and up to temp quicker. I have never found that my food ever tasted like light fluid so long as I never started to cooking on the grill before the coals are fully up to temperature. By then any lighter fluid has cooked off. All the other recommendations apply. Cooking over a charcoal grill is not rocket science so don't be afraid to try it and learn as you go as well. We've all been there.
@Caderic
@Caderic 9 ай бұрын
That's because you are following on of the other tips...letting the charcoal get up to temp. Lighter fluid is not a bad thing if you give it time to burn off...which really isn't that long. That being said, I LOVE my chimney. I have been using one for 25 years. I haven't bought lighter fluid in forever, which save a few pennies.
@wallacegentry4085
@wallacegentry4085 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with lighter fluid, but thanks for trying to help.
@megandunn4652
@megandunn4652 2 ай бұрын
Loved you got straight in, was clear and concise. So many people just ramble and waste time. Fantastic. I learned a lot rreal quick. Thanks1
@krypticth
@krypticth 10 ай бұрын
Cool! Thank you so much! I'm up in Pennsylvania, and my neighbor and I got a charcoal grill. We both work/worked in the business... but, it's different territory being out of the kitchen. So these videos are helpful! Especially, because we are probably going to be doing Thanksgiving and Christmas outside, with all the snow, so the more we learn, the better we can do. Thank you!
@shaw9881
@shaw9881 2 жыл бұрын
Nobody wants to eat lighter fluid- Kitchen Alpha.
@fk319fk
@fk319fk 2 жыл бұрын
I have to add another one, learn a cooking style before trying something new. Cooking steaks is not the same as cooking hamburgers or fish. Learn how to cook 1" steak but doing it several times. Then try something different, and get good at that. (Note: I but a slab of NY Strips, and have the butcher cut them to 2 thick, 1 normal, and 1 thin. This way all the steaks are done at the same time. Yes, I usually have 18oz steak, while my wife likes an 8oz. My daughter listens to her piece of meat for moo echos and my son, well I am not sure he actually tastes it.) I must reiterate about fast cooking of meat, 3-6 minutes a side. Figure out your heat and guess at a time to cook based on the thickness of the meat. Do not open the lid as that will always increase the cooking time. Then flip the meat. If it looks a tad underdone, add a minute, overdone, subtract a minute. Get your meat cut the same thickness. (I love pork steaks on a grill, actually, I only like them on a grill. I talked to my butcher about why they were 1/2, and he said because that is what sells in this store. Next time I got them 1" thick. For me, that was too much so next time I will have them cut 3/4".
@KitchenAlpha
@KitchenAlpha 2 жыл бұрын
Those are some good points! Thank you for your input!
@fk319fk
@fk319fk 2 жыл бұрын
@@KitchenAlpha I do need to watch a few videos on specific techniques. I think my next one will be doing a wet sauce on some meat.
@2075vj
@2075vj 10 ай бұрын
We have two very nice gas grills and a new house. But I prefer a charcoal and my husband doesn’t. So I’m going to buy a small one to use. Thanks for sharing.😊 happy grilling.!🫕
@serenity8876
@serenity8876 6 күн бұрын
This has to be the best tutorial on this in the universe 😃
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