Good Ribs on an Itty Bitty Grill (Weber Smokey Joe)

[@Blessed2bFresh]

This guy right here is one of the good ones!

[@BadBeastBarbecue]

Phil, brother....great experimental video.....hell that is not just for college students, this is for folks cooking ribs in the park on a smokey joe.....real nice......Great video and funny as usual......outstanding!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Such a great idea. I LOVE videos like this. So helpful to newbies and oldies alike. Good job, Phil.

[@sneakeey1]

Thank you Justin. We have to do what we can to be entertaining as well as helpful! You do a great job with both as well my friend! Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@BabyBackManiac]

I wouldn't miss it. You actually totally inspired my next video. I filmed it on Tuesday and just haven't had a chance to finish editing. I get it up in the next few days. If you get a chance to watch it, I think you'll get a kick out of it.

[@RayMacksKitchenandGrill]

Phil this was a great experiment... I could definitely do this on the lake fishing. I'm glad your KZbin subscriber ask this question. in the ribs look perfectly cooked and delicious. TFS

[@sneakeey1]

Thanks Ray! It was a great suggestion / request. I am glad that it turned out so well! Thanks for watching and commenting my friend!

[@ChefJohnPolitteItsOnlyFood]

Great photography, great music, and I need that shirt! Good job Phillip

[@sneakeey1]

Thank you very much John! I got this T-Shirt from Walmart a few years back...lol!

[@NanaPapa123]

Well said!

[@ro11erbeast]

BabyBack Maniac sent me here and I'm glad he did. Thank you for this video. Just bought my first Weber, a Smokey Joe. Good job on the ribs. Good production and great editing on the video.

[@sneakeey1]

Thank you Mel! I will try not to disappoint you. Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@riccihershey405]

Just got a Weber Smoky Joe and clicked on your video. Love your shirt!!! Love the cooking ribs info too! Thank you!

[@flpirate4565]

Well done my friend. Nice to see someone grilling and having a good since of humor . Loved the video. Thanks

[@JesusJones207]

Thanks for the drinking … ah, I mean grilling lesson. Great video!

[@Blessed2bFresh]

That Smokey Joe was literally one of the best investments I've ever made at $34.99! It is still my go-to for the solo cooking or cooking for two. I will actually be hooking up some chicken wings on that bad boy tonight! Great channel, liked and subscribed... Keep up the great vids my NC brethren!

[@hambogumble4123]

Bloody hell! Once the weather improves I’ll be doing this! Thanks. Greetings from London…

[@billymoeller1190]

Hey Dad, i grilled spare ribs on a small chargriller. I did it just like you did, they came out perfect-thank you so much!

[@frankharris6625]

Mr phil, sorry its been a while since ive been in contact with you and gave some very well deserved props and appreciation. Ive been back on the job again to a new location and just returned home a couple days ago after being gone for 3 months. Thanks for all the great recipes and instructional videos. I liked the idea of showing folks that you dont have to have a big expensive smoker to cook good spare ribs. I feel it potentially reaches more people than usual just because its for all the ones that for whatever reason only have a itty bity grill. And as always i try to make sure and recognize and thank all the retired, active and inactive, and the deployed members of all the branches of our great nation's armed forces. Each and every one of you make daily sacrifices that ensures so much more than just our protection from foreign enemies. You provide and maintain the very freedom and structure that unfortunately so many take for granted but yet have no idea just what it takes to even have the privilege of voicing their opinion, no matter how backwards the logic of it may be. You all made sacrifices from the day you signed your name on the doted line in the recruiters office. Each of you bravely but gladly sacrificed the life you had known untill then as a civilian to carry on the greatest honor i feel an individual can ever really have. And for those that made the ultimate sacrifice of not making it back, your commitment and tried and true dedication to our great country will never be forgotten. Again, a very special thank you to all the men and women of the armed forces. May we never forget that freedom doesn't come free. It comes from each and every one of your efforts.

[@shihanjulio]

Love that beer mug !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Great experiment Phil and it looked like those ribs turned out perfect!!! Great seeing a new video from you brother!!! I like that shot of the camera crossing beside the grill as it was cooking and smoking. Nice camera work!!!

[@sneakeey1]

Hey T-Roy!!! This experiment went very well. I was happy with the results. I am still refining my filming techniques. I am glad that you liked it. If it gets to "Artsy Fartsy", please let me know...lol! Thanks for watching and commenting brother!

[@richardvella349]

Good cook. The ladies smile says it all.

[@spammusubi3218]

Awesome video! Super informative and easy to follow. My ribs turned out great! Never thought I could make ribs that good on a 14” Weber!

[@sneakeey1]

I am glad that this video was helpful. Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@GamblerLewis]

Great video sir, appreciate you. Just did my own spin on this on a tiny grill. I'd say just about 20 minutes until they finish up right now....they're looking PERFECT!

[@acidpunk1984]

Thank you so much for this video! I needed this! Love the music by the way, I like it funky

[@Bj-vi3tq]

Love the cook and the shirt....

[@flvrsvr]

Had to get rid of my offset sadly and now this is all I have room for. I thought my smoking days were over! Thanks for the great video, Subbed my man.

[@williamstocker8107]

Awesome video, and as someone who is an adult about to go back to college this video was a god sent.

[@mr.bonesbbq3288]

Fantastic Job, Brother! I very much enjoy yer cookin videos, an yer sense of humour; we'd git along just great, believe ya me :-) I loves me some Smokey Joes! (I gots 4 of em), they can rock some great food!

[@fredparker5801]

I made an itty bitty smoker from a itty bitty grill. For small cooks it is a killer smoker. I used and must be IMUSA USA MEXICANA-34 Aluminum Tamale and Steamer Steamer Pot 32-Quart, Silver 13.5 dia. for the smoke chamber, added an extra grill grate some nuts and bolts. Ideal from Smoke Meat with Jef. Enjoyed yours and Babe back manic take on small grills. Keep it up.

[@dodgercharger2002]

Ima gonna try ribs on a Itty bitty grill this week can't wait!

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

Nice beer glass! You drink beer like I do! The ribs look awesome too!!!

[@RICHARDINTHEKITCHEN]

Thanks for the video. I have the Smokey Joe also and the thing I didn't like was that the grate doesn't have the flip up ends to add more charcoal. Today I found a 14 inch grate for the Smokey Joe by Grillvanausa on Amazon. You may have already discovered it, but thought I'd mention it. Thanks again!

[@shawn7913]

Love the shirt!

[@docholliday6635]

Cool experiment.

[@akshayvelayudhan3561]

I am from India and has been in love with grilling since I can remember, using crude itty bitty grills (Mostly chicken). I visited the US as part of my work assignment in 2017 for two weeks and unlike most sane people, I bought a Smokey Joe and packed it in my check in baggage (Truth be told, I wasn't aware of there being Weber stores in India which sold the same models, albeit more than double the US rate accounting the currency exchange rate). It arrived in India sans the little packet of screws that was lost in transit and that is when I found the nearest Weber store, who graciously delivered the screws at no extra cost (Even though they had no obligation to do so). Again, unlike most people from my country I prefer pork and beef to white meat. From the day my smokey joe was installed, I have been looking for a practical video for doing exactly this. May be I did not use the right search key words, but this video remained elusive till this day - 08/04/2021 when I chanced on a similar video by babybackmaniac and I am having tears of joy. Daddy, you have not only have college going beneficiaries - your video is making difference half way across the globe.

[@SepatownSon]

Great video! I love the technique, it could be useful for a lot of people.

[@tinasoblessed6350]

I brought that same grill last year. I was able to prepare chicken,hotdogs,burgers and ribs on it! Of course I partially cooked my chicken & ribs before I put them on the grill. I love my little grill,as they say, "great things come in little packages". I hope you had a awesome vacation!

[@sneakeey1]

Tina, Kim, my daughters and I had a blast! The cruise was fantastic and just being home with my family made it all the more worth while. Great food can be made on these smaller grills if you take your time and keep an eye on them! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@OlaOla_AAY]

AWESOME VID! I just purchased a Weber "Itty Bitty" and I also wanted to know if this could be done! THANKS for sharing..IT'S ON!!!!

[@ThyronMathewsBBQ]

brother that's what it's all about helping people out. thanks for the video I really appreciate the videos you do. the ribs look fantastic. keep smoking TNT BBQ

[@sneakeey1]

I agree Thyron! Helping people is why we make videos. Entertaining is second best. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@robstan7129]

Do you know any other words besides "alright guys" ?

[@ThyronMathewsBBQ]

so I would like you to know mr. field is a very educated and respectable guy please show some respect

[@sneakeey1]

Rob Stan Yes I do. I use "Ok Guys"," Check this out Guys", "Hey Guys" and "Welcome Back Guys"! If I think of some more I will let you know...OK Guy? LMAOOO!

[@LuisRodriguez-71]

Love your shirts as always. Gotta get me a few, where do you find them?

[@godfather75110]

Nice job. These videos help me get through deployments. My friends and I be discussing your videos almost as if it was a football game. Keep up the awesomeness.

[@sneakeey1]

Gregg!!! You just made my day. Who knew my content was worthy of a structured debate. What do you guys discuss (Style, Techniques, Dishes, Prep)? Thanks for watching. Just for the record, my videos and subscribers help me through my deployments as well!!! Hooah!!

[@godfather75110]

We discuss styles and dishes, pretty much how we can use what you did to improve our skills. We can relate to your video because you keep it simple.

[@PaulaAllenPaulasPlace]

I live in an apartment and use the little Webber grill often. Going to have to give this a try. Love the shirt by the way.

[@sneakeey1]

Hi Paula! If you try this please let me know how it turns out! Thanks for watching!

[@Jasmine-cu2ct]

Best video by far I can't wait to cook ribs on my itty-bitty grill

[@HK-qj4im]

Love that tshirt. I need 7. One for every day of the week.

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

Great video bud! Just made a video with the smokey Joe. Trying to video out what else I can do with it that's interesting! Thanks man!

[@deborahgoodar8027]

I cook on my Smokie Joe all the time. Yes Baby Back ribs are the best. Glad to you back on the Tube.

[@sneakeey1]

Thank you Deborah! I was glad to be filming again.

[@deborahgoodar8027]

Oh I forgot to tell you I am from Chicago also.

[@Orvis25]

Finally home from the hospital TODAY after the major car accident I PM'd you about. I am (relatively) ok. All my x-rays came back negative for fractures or major damage to my spine, neck, and arm, but I do have a partially torn Levator Scapulae (in neck, supports the head), and other injured muscles in my arm,hand, and leg. May need surgery if my recovery period does not go as smoothly as the doctor plans, but I am expected to make a full recovery at this point. Anyway... I appreciate the video, the shout out, and just the general awesomeness! When I get better and can move about more freely, and do not feel like a reanimated corpse, I will definitely try to get this done and let you know How it turns out (hopefully make a video and put it in my mini-cooking series for my channel) Stay safe, and watch out for other bad drivers blowing through stop signs at intersections...... - Orvis25 Edit: Here is a quick video on my accident: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3PZgGd8q9ukaNk

[@subrosa7mm]

Good lord. Glad you're ok, for what could have happened. Hope your healing process goes smooth and quick.

[@Orvis25]

Thank you.

[@pinedo76]

oh man! hope you get better soon brotha. praying for a full recovery. hope you get back to grill'in real soon.

[@Orvis25]

Thank you :)

[@sharonlatour6230]

Oh my goodness Orvis! I'm glad you are alive! I know I do not know you , But you are a sub to Phil's channel and so am I! Prayers for your recovery!

[@charliezicolillo]

I just told someone in my communitygarden today about using the brick.They have a Aussie grill.This is the second time I caught someone throwing out a Weber.First time they threw out a 22inch weberkettlegrill.I jumped in our huge dumpster and saved it.The second time I stopped them from dumping a Smokey Joe.It is a GREAT little grill.I going to use a thinner brick.Iam will cook the trimmings from the ribs on the Smokey Joe.GREAT videos.

[@ekr00]

Thanks a lot my brotha, I saw this video and followed the exact directions I put a brick in the middle of my Smokey Joe on the 4th of July and I made some fantastic ribs in about 4 hours. Thanks again!!

[@joeharris5482]

I wanna see you cook a brisket on a small grill man!! I love all ur videos

[@Booger500us]

Fabulous job mon ami

[@sneakeey1]

Booger, Merci beaucoup mon ami. Je suis heureux que vous l'avez apprécié!

[@Booger500us]

Ouuuu La-La hehe

[@RetiredTony]

Them ribs looks perfect my friend...thanks for the great video and much respect for your beautiful daughter. Cheers!

[@anthonyduncan5866]

I have the same grill and it cooks amazing, I've cooked ribs and hotdogs and hamburgers with NO problem.!!! The size is perfect to take to the beach or the parks or anywhere , enjoy your day cooking.!!!!

[@harrigl1]

Outstanding video, brother! Great concept and awesome execution. Job well done. This video was super interesting. Kudos!

[@TosTinManEasyCooking]

Nice job on that Phil! Most of my first cooking videos were on my Weber Jumbo Joe so I know you can cook some good food on a small grill.

[@sneakeey1]

Yes indeed you can! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@tangojoe9694]

Way to rock that mini grill, your ribs turned out great. Digging the No Hippie stye too.

[@klc317]

Looks good. I have a slightly larger weber kettle like that and love it, we use ours a lot. Have to be a little creative sometimes like with the simple brick but its a great simple versatile grill and super affordable. And yes, "Lowed and Slowed" is in my vocabulary!

[@YNGM1991]

I love the jazz music in the back ground

[@TRTGCbyjroed]

First and foremost let me say.....Welcome back home and thank you for your service my friend! Those ribs on that "itty bitty grill" looked insanely delicious. I knew when beautiful Jessica (Kim's mini me LOL) took that 2nd bite it was good. Miss "O" aka the camera woman did a great job on this video. I am so jealous that you have a cousin that gives you such awesome background music.....Groove Frequencies please adopt me as your long distance cousin and send me some of that amazing music LOL. Great video Phil (and girls) super excited to see you ALL again. Be Blessed and Keep on Cooking TOGETHER......

[@sneakeey1]

Hello my 'Foodie Friend"! This cook turned out perfectly. As you know, I love being home cooking and enjoying my family. They were delicious as well as depicted by Jess! I shot this video on the 14th and uploaded on the 15th. I am back in parts unknown working :-( My vacation was amazing. my family and I had a great time! I will always be as safe as I can be. Groove Frequencies is NO MORE. I am allowed to continue to use the music that I have since I am not selling it! Thanks for watching and supporting us! XOXO Phil

[@TRTGCbyjroed]

oh no say it ain't so! NO MORE Groove Frequencies so sorry to hear that :-( Spending quality time with family is the most important thing in the world. It was great seeing you all together again for a brief time. Be blessed and be safe. see ya when you get back from parts unknown..

[@graytaylor590]

Baby back maniac put me on to your channel for the small weber and I'm impressed. Gonna try to copy your method tomorrow

[@sneakeey1]

Wow! Please let me know how they turn out. I wish you well!

[@trod2866]

Just bought the 18 inch and searching ideas for it. It can be done. Thanks.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

*Great video bro. I appreciate you sharing.*

[@sneakeey1]

You are very welcome! Justin from Baby back Maniac did a rebuttal video if you would like to see it here it is - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpTSZpd5lqeUldE. I then did a re-rip video of that one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqnagoSIpK2NhbM.

[@MesoMakingIt]

Phil, I swear I believe you could make good BBQ if you just had a coffee can, some chicken wire and a few twigs and sticks. You;re the Boss!

[@sneakeey1]

Hey Meso!!! I am not that good...BUT I MIGHT BE CLOSE...LOL! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@the987jonobird]

👍🏾. I use the 14” grill I added a tamale pot now I can smoke with the best of them. There’s plenty of KZbin videos on how to do this. Thx for the video and keep on grilling

[@garybuster8624]

Hey phil nothing like waking up to a good bbq video hope you had a fantastic time on your vacation.

[@sneakeey1]

My vacation was amazing. Unfortunately, it ended too soon. Thanks for watching Gary!

[@scottbarber6694]

You have WAY too much fun!

[@sneakeey1]

Ha ha ha...and that is what it is all about! Thanks for watching!

[@sharonlatour6230]

Daddy can cook on itty bitty grill and have big drink! :) Those look so awesome Phil!

[@sneakeey1]

Thanks you soooo much Sharon!!

[@brianevans1946]

Great idea, gonna use it in my full size grill

[@NoHippieBBQCooking]

that was a good experiment. I was surprised you got a whole rack of spare ribs on that grill

[@sneakeey1]

Lyle, It was a tight fit but it was doable. I was slightly surprised myself!!

[@ricphoenix4578]

Thank you for the video ! I just bought my first BBQ grill a Smokin Joe because I only have a balcony. So this is my first time actually grillin' for myself. I will start with chicken breast with mesquite wood.

[@thimkful]

Baby Back Maniac sent me :) -- great results and T-shirt there guy.

[@sneakeey1]

+Greg Metcalfe thank you. I will try not to disappoint you my friend.

[@rudycavazos]

Thank you sir!! Love the video and I love my smokey Joe as well!

[@mattdillon2424]

Awesome video man.. thanks

[@davidyoung7414]

Great video, awesome shirt

[@taefit6]

I am going to share this video with my son, awesome😀

[@sneakeey1]

Thank you Sharon. I hope it is helpful!!!

[@breezygodiva503]

I loved this

[@erniecoria5474]

Thank you for this video. Just bought me a itty bitty grill.. gonna try this out.. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@1911lorenzo]

Good video!

[@BigWBBQ]

Very cool! That was always a struggle for me as well while at college. Always wanting some good grilled food, but couldn't have a full size grill. Keep up the good work, man!

[@sneakeey1]

Thank you. I am glad that this video was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@drod519]

Great vids. I'm getting back into BBQ low and slow and am very much enjoying you vids

[@sneakeey1]

Thank you D Rod! I am happy that you like what I am doing! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@drod519]

you're welcome

[@michaelwalker7687]

Love it....

[@redskinmark]

Nice Phil!!!

[@nickneforos796]

Great Video. Only wish I had a grill to do some Q on Sunday when I was in college. Our college cafeteria was horrible!!!. We referred to the menu as the "Slop Chart". Any college kid out there should be subscribing to your channel in droves after watching this video.

[@thegingerpowerranger]

Would love to see more video's of you using that itty bitty grill

[@fiber9m]

you should've stopped by the crib and had beer and some grilled steaks while you were in my hometown Chicago. and as always excellent video playa

[@mullz1382]

great video thanks for sharing !

[@DavidWilliams-sz3uz]

I really enjoy your videos. Very entertaining and informational. I really like how you include your family in the whole thing. On that note I think the shirt is awesome. Where did you get it I need to pick me up one???? Keep up the great work.

[@sneakeey1]

Thank you sooooo much! I really appreciate your compliments. I actually got that shirt from Walmart!

[@Mortalrigger]

I own one of these, thanks for a great video!

[@rollierabin]

That's awesome and a lot of love went into those ribs. I found you bc I watched @babybackmaniac do his version. I love my Smokey Joe, but I think I'll stick to my chicken.

[@debrab9158]

Looks really good. My son would like to know where did you get your shirt?

[@hopenix7867]

fantastic

[@hamnhock]

Excellent video bud 🙂

[@redveiner]

Had to subscribe when I saw you drinking a beer!

[@E_Stew]

Those look sooooooooo delicious!! Great job DC. ^_^

[@wamm1478]

looks delicious

[@DavidWilliams-sz3uz]

Had to subscribe also. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BROTHA!!!

[@PartyUpLive]

For some reason I never thought about using a brick on this grill. I have the Smokey Joe Gold and I modified it and added the bottom vents and I LOVE it. Use it mostly during the week and I am thinking of getting the Jumbo Smokey Joe too. But, do I really need 3 grills? haha Also, I use a product called GrillGrates when I cook on this small grill It allows me to use the entire cooking surface and not burn anything and it's kind of a nice medium of direct/indirect cooking. Love em.

[@foofa4]

Great Video Daddy!!! Looks Delicious!!! I'mma do this today but...that CAKE in da background tho'...411 please!!!

[@marzsit9833]

smokey joe is a great little grill. the biggest mistake i see other people make with this grill is loading it up with too much charcoal, and then they burn everything they try to cook.. i rarely use more than 10 briquets when i'm cooking, the shape of the grill concentrates and focuses the heat so well. i really wish weber made charcoal baskets for this grill like they do for their larger ones, that would be really nice.

[@mjmiller2008]

Great job helping someone out

[@psychosmurfer]

Just stumbled on this video. looks amazing... is there anythnig you cannot cook?? :)

[@AleksandarJakovski]

Awesome! How much time this took in total Phil? Thanks for this amazing video!

[@sneakeey1]

It took roughly 5 hours! Thanks for watching and for asking!

[@ИранУран]

Super!👍

[@Kauthor1]

Does searing the ribs lock in the moisture and help get tender??

[@sweets29ful]

I REALLY LIKE YOUR SHIRT..

[@sneakeey1]

Thank you. It is a Walmart special...lol

[@tpow2651]

this video has some soul to it!!!!!!!