How To Set Up A Charcoal Grill For Smoking

Smoke Meat with your Weber Kettle - EASY SETUP!
WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:
- Weber Kettle Grill - weberinc.sjv.i...
- BBQ Gloves - bit.ly/H2Q_BBQ...
You don’t have to have a big, expensive smoker in order to produce some good smoked meat and barbecue. All you need is a weber kettle - or any good charcoal grill - and a little know-how.
To convert your charcoal grill into a smoker you don’t need much. I use a ½ size aluminum pan, a chimney of hot coals and a few, small pieces of wood.
To start, you first place a ½ size aluminum pan on one side of your grill. This will be your cool zone - and it’s where you will place the meat you want to smoke. Then you can fill the other side with your hot coals and wood to create your hot zone.
Now you’ve got everything set-up to smoke on your charcoal grill. I’m using a weber kettle and it’s one of my favorite grills I own - it’s very versatile.
Once you get your coals and wood in your grill and you’re ready to smoke some barbecue or BBQ, you need to set both your top and bottom vents to be open about 25%. You want a little airflow, but you don’t want too much or your fire will burn hotter and you won’t be smoking your meat at a low n’ slow temp.
Now that your charcoal grill is set for smoking, all you have to do it put your meat on and monitor the internal temp.
With this set up you can smoke just about anything on the Weber as long as it fits on the rack above the drip pan.
Connect With Malcom Reed:
howtobbqright.com/
Facebook - / howtobbqright
Twitter - / howtobbqright
Instagram - / howtobbqright
TikTok - / howtobbqright
Malcom's Podcast - howtobbqright.c...
For Malcom's BBQ Supplies visit - h2qshop.com/

[@Daddyoftam]

Malcolm doesn't note this, but notice he puts the lid vent over the cool side of the rack. This will help the smoking method as the smoke will need to cross over the meat to exit the lid.

[@hopeturner3463]

Thank you for this. My husband usually smokes the meat on the Weber, but he has to work all weekend. I’m going to surprise him with a brisket. Wish me luck!

[@DUBS720]

How’d it turn out?

[@topshotta9497]

W wife

[@FPV_TOMMY]

What a wife Comment of 2021 Merry christmas to you both

[@hopeturner3463]

It went perfectly! He was so impressed. I hope you all have a wonderful 2022❤️

[@Ac3Mustang]

He's blessed to have a wife like you

[@Oheeeoh]

One of the things I really like about your channel is your not a snob when it comes to equipment or methods. Thanks for the great info!

[@morriganrenfield8240]

@Club Soda but many are

[@IsAStormComing]

lmao

[@MrApple187]

@@morriganrenfield8240 somebody watches to much tv

[@morriganrenfield8240]

@@MrApple187 ? I'm talking from actual experience but okay.

[@MrApple187]

@@morriganrenfield8240 so your going to stop watching to much tv

[@tybo09]

This is the method my dad taught me back when I was a kid in the 80's. ...those hinged grates are nice. Back in the day, I had to lift the grate off with welding gloves while my dad threw in more charcoal or wood. The Weber Kettle might be the most versatile cook system mankind has ever created.

[@williamcorley2477]

Dude we have a mac daddy grill, and im telling you hands down the weber kettle is the king of the hill. Compact. Cooks amazingly well on all sides of the grill and it like you said is very versatile

[@Revelacion320]

Pretty sure they are great memories 🤗

[@brianlmeigs]

Very true, i have treager, propane grill but i always find an excuse to bust out the ole charcoal Webber! I freaking love it so much favor

[@rosendoperez6677]

Yes! Best 250$ I've spent lol

[@namco003]

He sold me when I saw him wearing Crocs

[@FixDaFace]

If dudes wearing crocs this must be the real deal

[@vandiverb]

Do you grill in anything else??

[@perezdr1]

Short, sweet, and to the point. Great video...thanks.

[@de.velop519]

I found this video 8 years ago when I bought my first Kettle. I’ve cooked on it hundreds of times and I still come back to videos like this.

[@chesneyfleming7925]

Heard about five seconds of your accent, and I knew I'd be in until the end! Love it.

[@hellfacebstrd]

Just wanted to say that this video is STILL helping people. I learned to smoke chicken from you exactly like this and it's amazing.

[@ArkansasBadBoy]

I did this for so many years and it really brings back memories. I still have my 18 inch Weber Kettle to this day and it is solely for my wood-fired cooking with post oak, mainly searing steaks and cooking pizza on my cast iron pizza pan. Good stuff :)

[@Coolarj10]

Awesome video, this was exactly what we needed to convert our Weber grill into a smoker! Worked great for ribs on Father’s Day!! I’m also so glad I caught your video on controlling temperature, because our internal temp was flying from 300 to 400F but thanks to you we managed to figure out how to maintain it closer to 300F for a majority of the 3 hours, and we needed to re-add coals once.

[@5222k]

Weber Kettle! The Swiss Army knife of ALL charcoal grills for all cook / grill / smoke methods. Blows them all away including the hipster green egg.

[@hypotheticalsinglewoody]

3 minute video, straight to the point. Amazing. Thanks

[@carlosclark4935]

This was a great video! I love the smell of charcoal and wood. I normally let the wood I smoke soak before I throw it on the grill.

[@ktorbs3552]

Thanks so much for the very helpful video! Didn't want to spend money on a smoker if I didn't need to, but tired of making my pork for BBQ in a slow cooker with liquid smoke. I appreciate it!

[@MakeSushi1]

I'm gonna try this, I was literally looking for smokers but I already have a weber so why not

[@truecolors9319]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/raivYYquesqJd5I

[@interceptor0166]

Been doing this for years. Over 10 years. Crazy smoke rings on bef, chicken, and sausage. I get my grill for free. People upgrade, I get the old ones. It's a win win.

[@universalask]

@@nickoconnor9133 wait until summer?

[@ivoryfyall4231]

Yep yep 😄😄😄

[@TheMikeG318]

I just got a charcoal Weber style grill like that. This is the 3rd or 4th video I’ve seen about doing ribs and I gotta tell you sir, it is by far the most informative and to the point. Can’t wait to try it. Cheers

[@chuckroast7053]

Malcom, I love your videos and since I don't have a smoker, I searched "how to smoke on weber" and here you are. Your recipes I'm trying are getting great compliments. Thank you for posting and keep up the great work. God bless you, brother

[@ATDistinction]

Dude... Thank you! I know this vid is many years old, but it will forever be relevant!

[@terryallard1918]

Hey Malcom. Not everyone has the option to do this, but thought you and a few might. For years now. If I want to get my charcoal rolling quick, I fill up my chimney and crank up my fish/turkey fryer burner on high and set my chimney on there. 5 minutes and the coals are rollin red. 👍🇺🇸🍺👊

[@sirargolic]

I just started learning how to smoke meats and proper grilling techniques. I don't want to watch anyone else but this big haas, he makes things easy and he damn well knows what he is talking about, thank you for filming these.

[@ThePaabling]

OMG! I learned something new. aluminum pan heat sync. can't wait. Super thanks!

[@John-rw2zf]

I'm a first time viewer and I like this guys style already. I just bought my first smoker and I can use some simple common sense guidelines like this. I truly don't expect to ever become a fancy cook. I don't like to over complicate things. The KISS phrase often works for me. KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID. That advice is strictly for myself. The quicker and easier I can get my dinner the better. That's not saying I want to settle for bad cooking. I just want to keep the entire process refined and uncomplicated. Thanks for the great video.

[@rcart8]

Wow, thank you so much for the great video. Tremendous insight provided for setting up my Weber kettle for smoking. Went with an 8lb. beef brisket, used a Memphis BBQ dry rub, smoked with hickory (personal preference), and used the apple juice as suggested. Result was flat out amazing! You are the man!

[@opwave79]

Thank you for this simple but effective setup! I’m glad I don’t need too much stuff to smoke on a Weber. I’m gonna set this up to smoke fish, sausages, turkey legs, and maybe even some ribs.

[@harryv6752]

Good stuff there. Love grilling on my Weber but have never really smoked anything before. Gonna have to try this. Thanks!

[@scubby1080]

This guy is awesome. I love his easy going attitude!

[@TheCratsky]

I've bought the coal, wood and ribs. I'm using this video tomorrow morning on my first try smoking. Thanks for posting !

[@seikibrian8641]

It's been a year. How did it go?

[@leonotthelion]

@@seikibrian8641 Its a reaaaaally Slow cook lol

[@Sandra-yx6yp]

Ohhhh! Filling my drip pan with apple juice!! Awesome idea!! Thx for another great video for us Weber Kettle users Malcom👍 also, +Jan Van Hanagem had a great question abt holding a low temp when grill is loaded with charcoal! The ONLY way I have found to do it (250°) is to close the bottom butterfly entirely, and set the top damper to 1/4 to 1/2! Dont know if this is bad or good, but it does work (My longest cook has been 8 hrs without adding more charcoal using both the minion method and the snake)

[@deanos86]

What works really well to keep the meat moist, is to lavish it with some olive oil (+spices). Then there in no need for an apple juice or water tray. I found this a great video and just wanted to add to your fine work.

[@KeithInTampa]

Great Video! I would like to see more on your vents and how you control temperature on a Webber....

[@noname-oe9jy]

I bought my first smoker mid last year. A wireless thermometer, 20$, was the best investment I've ever made.

[@tylermprice]

Thanks for sharing! A couple questions: 1. How long did you let your coals set in chimney before tossing out? 2. Are you putting the coals near the vent in this scenario? Mine has a bottom vent. 3. If more charcoal is needed, do you simply just add it to the top of the pile? 4. Can you tell I’m new at this?

[@kurtcotter8309]

THANK YOU! This is so much easier to follow than everything else I have been finding online. You rock.

[@yousircantknow8987]

Wrap that wood in foil and poke a couple holes in it. It will last longer, no flare ups.

[@fiscolorado656]

Go Broncos!

[@progdrummer78]

Does that hinder the amount of smoke produced?

[@kirkperez7947]

I tried that and it caught on fire....

[@chrishood7968]

I’m going to go out on a limb and say I think he knows what he’s doing

[@shifusage7299]

Can you do this with wood chunks????

[@-shawn-4640]

I'm sold man! Best video ever! I'm getting a charcoal BBQ just like this one for sure! Looks fun and versatile. I'm excited! Thank you!

[@CubsFan2812]

Hope it works out man!! This exact setup is how I learned to smoke

[@isellalotoncraigslis]

Great video! Right to the point, no background music to distract us. Following for future videos.

[@denisevessels8100]

I like a video that gets right to the point! Very helpful for a beginner. Thanks!

[@Queenbrilight275]

This really helped me out for my first grilling session Thank you

[@IAmTheRexiest]

I really appreciate this video. I just started doung carnivore diet and been bbq everyday. Looking forward to learning more! Thank you 💯🤙

[@jolly.red.giant.]

I just bought a smaller Webber like this for $2 from a yard sale. Eager to give it a try

[@iluxman]

Thanks for your great effort to share this to everyone.

[@alexebert9364]

Hey man, thank you for showing a first time smoker the ways... props🤙

[@handyboy2000]

Been doing it like this for years, but the apple juice is a nice touch. I would suggest using real hardwood charcoal. Most grocery stores stock it now. Briquettes burn too fast and they're full of binders and other crap.

[@Revelacion320]

I've watched a couple of you videos and they are very good. Straight to the point, simple information and not boring. I just subscribed 👍

[@mattruse3435]

Thanks, I am trying this method. Have a Treager and have been using that for over 2 years. Time to try something new!

[@davidberblinger8277]

all the information i needed fast and concise. i watched 3 other videos that didnt mention the vents at all. thank you

[@RedBeard0924]

Your channel is my go to for any BBQ recipes and tips. I've tried to watch a few others and they don't compare. My girlfriend even enjoys watching with me!

[@youtubemarty]

Speaking of Weber...got a 15lb Brisker on at the moment. Weber's are super versatile. Ribs, pork butt, sockeye salmon,chicken,burgers and tri tip cooks on this thing.

[@jmvmike]

Thank you! I’m building a smoker and you just gave me a great idea sir

[@SerHuntsReviews]

Thanks man!

[@boxofmoles4057]

I use a smaller aluminum tray (size for banana bread) and separate that pan from the coals with two bricks laid end-to-end on their long side. Reduces the direct heat on the meat.

[@sledgie1000]

Your a champion sent all the way from Melbourne Australia

[@karl4834]

Followed up more recently from Rockingham, Western Australia.

[@paulholmes1181]

just found this vid, from auck new zealand

[@doddgarger6806]

And then boom now you have the vortex method making these even awesomer just ordered one for the back porch

[@johnm39]

I know absolutely nothing bout smoking meat so was gonna buy a smoker but also wanted to try charcoal bbq as well. Well now I know what I have to do. Thanks for the tutorial

[@JeffdaRev]

Quick and easy! Love it. Great job and thanks.

[@jasondesjardins7371]

Thanks Malcolm! This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Subscribed!

[@warrendurham7358]

Happy Memorial Day weekend great job straight to the point

[@kimmi5704]

THANK YOU!!! 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 I really appreciate this short and to the point tutorial.

[@rkooscar6866]

I’m gonna try this. Thanks

[@gilly3318]

Still got my Weber Ima try this this weekend.

[@djusa11]

Great video. I have the big Weber and I swear it has never occurred to me that I don't need to buy a separate smoker. Can't wait to try this.

[@-Derp-]

excellent advice. no fancy equipment, just use what works.

[@teslaman3025]

Jan, look up the Snake Method for doing low and slow on a Weber Kettle. Can keep a consistent 225-250 for up to 10 hrs.

[@Slivings911]

I want to try this. Thank you!

[@timneufeld3878]

I grabbed some fireplace bricks from home depot and make a little wall between the coals and the meat, I find it keeps the leading edges from getting seared if you have the "cool" side pretty full

[@adammaderak9810]

Love you videos !! I have been telling my brother for years to use his Weber grill like this to smoke !!! Now I’m sending this video to him and to my friend Scott

[@davidcanada1927]

Thanks for the advice

[@TonyEgg93]

Great video. Never thought of using my simple kettle grill to smoke a nice cut of meat but the next time I get some sun I'll try smoking my first rack of ribs this way.

[@landofthefree1804]

Thank you. This video was the best so far for me.

[@FadingAway10]

Love this ! Great video !

[@Maddog80s]

I came for a quick and easy smoking method and I'm leaving subscribed for exactly the reasons listed below. Short, sweet, and to the point & you aren't a snob about method or equipment. Edit: fixed extra typed letters

[@dyates6380]

Thanks Malcom. I'm going to try this for sure.

[@gingerbearben]

Concise and clear, really like this. Looking forward to trying something new on my Weber. Thank you 👍🏻

[@messymason1984]

I LOVE my Weber grill. I’m the exact sam way but I never use briquettes. Lump charcoal with mesquite wood. Mmmmmmmmm Great job!

[@mikesnyder4980]

Really enjoy all your posts,from Bolo to ribs,easy to follow for a great finish,thanks alot!

[@kevinrichardson6065]

hey Malcolm love your videos, you teach at level that everyone can learn. I have Royal Oak box grill that I picked up from Walmart a few years back. I keep it covered when not in use. I made a few mods, because I like to cook indirect alot. I saw a video on no weld charcoal basket and that has worked wonders for me. thanks on all your video tips . Keep them coming

[@tjmellonslap]

Glad to see you using a chimney starter. I know you would anyway ! Folks need to add the price of about 4 cans of nasty liquid charcoal starter together. They will see the price of one good chimney starter ! So clean and fast to use !!

[@asusgoncalves]

You go to the comments area and you can’t tell anything good about this guy that wasn’t said already. You’re a beast dude!

[@mrahyeahman]

Thanks for those tips... Will definitely be using it my side... Cannot wait...

[@vaishalipatil286]

Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻

[@brodheadjim]

Makes the process look easy. Thank you

[@kidnubz3230]

Thanks for this boss

[@andrewleyba8156]

it helps to keep moisture flowing, and put a liquid of your liking in tray

[@unknownf5376]

Thankyou so much for this video

[@_dakota_298]

I'm so glad I don't need to buy a another grill just so I can make a smoker . Thank you !

[@kelvinhernandez6613]

Finally excellent video how to setup a smok grill perfect...

[@rebeccawest1726]

That is a really nice tip , planning a BBQ on Scarborough beach so this is coming in handy.

[@TheBradleyd1146]

I'm so glad I found your videos sir. Love it.

[@zk1993lankie]

great video! thank you!

[@NoraIconiq]

Didnt know it was that simple I should try this sometime.

[@BennyBestt]

I have never used my webber bbq to its full potential, I will have to try this, thankyou

[@williamjustice3397]

I need to start using some liquid in the pan. I’ve been doing it without it seeing mixed results. Great video and I love my Webber

[@jbogert100]

Easy to put together and looks great.

[@jasonguzman564]

I tried your cooking method absolutely perfect thank you for posting

[@babycrow8261]

My boy wearing crocs !! This is why your favorite KZbin channel

[@mixedhairless]

Great tutorial

[@peoriaflexacademy9292]

I will teach this system to my BBQ students!

[@bd60429]

You Rock! Thanks for sharing the info. I enjoyed your layer back approach.

[@grahammason6466]

Great tips

[@Hussepapito]

This hard!!! 🔥🔥🔥