TOP 10 | Charcoal Grilling Tips for Beginners
00:00 Introduction
00:07 1 Use a charcoal chimney
00:46 2 Clean and Oil your grate
01:18 3 Use two separate tongs
01:48 4 Use 2 zone method
03:03 5 Use the vents to control temps
05:28 6 Use rubs and marinades
06:24 7 Use a meat thermometer
06:59 8 Always have heavy duty aluminum foil on hand
07:45 9 Learn difference between briquettes Vs lump coal
08:41 10 Get a Weber
I want to apologize in advance about the audio, my neighbor has a rusty whirly bird attic fan that you can hear whistling in the background. I also did not have a microphone at the time.
I have been grilling using a charcoal weber grill since 2013 and in this video I share with you my top 10 Charcoal Grilling tips. I made this video to help out people that are new to charcoal grilling. There's a nice aroma and experience that comes from grilling on a charcoal grill versus a gas/propane grill.
When lighting the newspaper for the charcoal chimney, use about 1.5 to 2 full sheets. After you light one side of the newspaper, proceed to light the opposite side.
Safe Grilling Temperatures:
Fresh Beef - 145 F
Pork - 145 F
Poultry - 165 F
Ground meats including beef 165
Fish with fins - 145
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Even though I grew up using charcoal I now find myself wondering why dad would place the charcoal on one side of the grill and since he passed away I couldn’t ask but finding your channel had shown me why dad would grill the way he did. You answered questions I knew about but not the reason why he did it the way he did. Thanks
Your dad knew what he was doing on a grill! My dad didn't know, so I had to learn this stuff on my own =)
Man your food handling advice is spot on. The number of people who don't understand the benefits of proper food handling is staggering.
This guy just simplified all the Weber kettle videos on KZhead in a few minutes. Thank you!
I recently bought a Weber charcoal grill for myself, same one as yours actually. I would have never thought about the two zone cooking or even where the vent on the lid should go for certain cooks. This was very helpful and easy to understand. Takes a little bit of the anxiety of doing it for the first time very soon. Thank you!!
Yeah, there some details that help improve the grilling experience. I love youtube because you can learn so much from others. I tend to check videos when i'm doing something for the first time. For example, I recently had to replace my radiator on my car and watching a youtube video gave me the confidence to do it myself. Now on to the next car repair, hehe.
🙏THANK YOU Sir!! Young people today are lost without people like you to help us. My daddy died and he didn’t get a chance to show me how to do this before he passed away. At least now I won’t blow myself up. Daddy always had the answers to my questions and I could always count on him. RIP Daddy.🙏😭😢 Thank you for helping us daddyless girls out here!! 🤗💞🤗
I agree, parents in this generation are more wealth-centered and forget that its important to teach their kids skills and knowledge they know in order to help their kids thrive. I have a 7 year old and I work hard to teach him what I know. I have a 1year old daughter and I plan to do the same with her. I hope your dad inspired you to educate yourself as much as possible, sounds like he was an awesome dad. RIP to your daddy.
Miguel Chavez - 👍Excellent! I agree 100%. Congratulations on your family. I’m sure you’re a terrific dad. Teach them what you know. I miss my dad. 😔
R.I.P to your dad and God bless you and your family 🙏🏾
Machii Rose - 🙏Thank you kindly. I miss daddy so much. Even though I’m a girl, he let me be as tough as I wanted to be and as much of a girly girl as I wanted to be too. He tried to teach me everything he knew.💝
@@lovingatlanta that’s how I treat my baby girls.. you can be tough AND girly mama. Rip to your pops, keep your head up sweet girl
Just got my brand new Weber grill..not going to lie I’m scared to even light the charcoal, she’s so beautiful brand new
Haha! Shiny and beautiful! Congrats on the new grill. That's how I feel when I first unbox a new gadget or tool. I baby my stuff and then I let someone else borrow it and they mistreat my stuff, haha.
this guy is helping me start doing weekend bbqs at my apartment now summer is coming up my summer weekends won’t be as boring, what a bro
Your friends and family are going to wanna come over to eat more often, haha. When I first started grilling I would buy carne asada and marinated chicken from different local Latino meat markets so I can compare the taste. Over time I bought less from those markets and started prepping my own meats. Good times!
Still helping people in 2021. Thanks for the tips.
That's awesome! That's why I love KZhead 🤘🏻😎
Bro!! I just did the "two zone" tip... Instantly got the results I've tried getting for a long time!! Thanks, have a "Like"!!
That's awesome! 2 zone is my go to method for just about everything. I've been grilling for a few years and I am still a student of the craft myself. You just reminded me that I need to do my grilled chicken video =)
@@ChavezDIY Yes I second that
That "2 zone" has never worked for me....I get better results with the coals spreaded around equally.....the tip to not letting your food burn is to keep flipping it every few minutes depending on the type of meat that you're cooking....my grandmother taught me that.
Out of all the bbq tips videos, this is the easiest to understand, thank you sir
Thank you! xoxo. That feedback means a lot to me.
Thank you. I easily understood....you were very practical. Also, a special thank you for the two zone tip.
I agree 👍..you are a great teacher
@@ChavezDIY you have a cool character and your very watchable. Keep up the good work!
I want to drink beer with this dude.
LOL *thumbs up*
YEP... Doesn't he seem cool as hell?! Lol
While bbq-ing.
I wish he was my next door neighbor.
Word.
Love this guy! Good common sense. Safety netting around the trampoline - what a good dad!
Say bro. I used some of these tips yesterday with great success. Instant grill master! My family ate until they were stuffed on ribeye, potatoes and various other delicacies. I hit the steaks perfectly by trusting the training. Thanks for providing simple, useful information.
Sounds like you're going to be the go-to person in the family when they need a grillmaster! People will be coming to you for tips and recommendations, get ready!
Thank u so much for this! Never had a dad to show me how to do this or anyone in general so being a single mom Im learning thru KZhead for my kid! Awesome info
You are so welcome! My dad didn't know how to grill so I had to learn by making my own mistakes. KZhead is awesome, I've learned a lot from other youtubers. That's actually why I created my channel, I wanted to give back to the community that helped me out =)
Thanks bro! This video helped gain me a +1 skill point for my Manhood ability!!
Great video! I've been cooking on Webber kettles for over 20 yrs. While experience is always the best teacher, following these simple tips will put one far ahead of other beginner grillers. I learned most of this from trial and error and it took years to master. And you are absolutely right. For standard grilling, the Webber kettle is the go to because it is so versitile. Keep up the great work!
I am comfortable learning from my mistakes and had to go through a lot of errors to be able to to get to that point where I am ready to teach someone else. Good times!
I would have never thought of that strategic half charcoal and air vent placement. Very clever. Just bought my grill yesterday and I'm definitely going to try that strategy. Thank you so much for all the tips!! *Subscribed*
I learned the two zone method from watching videos from the BBQ Pit Boys youtube channel. Welcome to the charcoal grilling club! Glad to see people are still interested in charcoal grilling.
@@ChavezDIY Thanks for warm welcome and the heads up. I'm going to check out that channel. Have a good one!
“Don’t serve raw meat or chicken, they will never forget that”. True words. I served raw chicken for Christmas. Still get nightmares, and my family still jokes about it to this day.
I learned that the hard way too, haha. I like to make my steaks medium rare and my girl associates that with raw so she tends to think I undercook everything now. I don't mind though, that just means there's more grilled food for me, hehe.
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I hope your Christmas this year is much better than the previous ones! Are you planning to grill some meat?
You can serve your steaks medium rare. But don't ever do that with pork or chicken. 🤢🤮
@@728huey didn’t do it on purpose 😓
You’re making me look like I actually know what I’m doing. Thank you. I hope you don’t mind I’m gonna keep it a secret though...
Go for it! Hehe! Have fun grilling! Cheers!
Can I grill enchiladas 😋
Great video! I love how you covered cross contamination. It’s so important!
Thanks for sharing! My wife bought one of these grills about a month ago at a yard sale. The people were moving and selling everything. She bought it for $10.00 and it was in very good condition. She brought it home and we cleaned it up. We plan on cooking on it this weekend. :)
Super cool, you guys scored a really good deal on that grill. I paid $150 for the one I have. It is a reasonable price. I've seen people pay several hundred for those "green egg" kamado style smokers. I can't justify a purchase like that for myself. Next I want to get blackstone griddle.
i'm 6 seconds into this video and this guy already has way too much energy and enthusiasm for a topic like this :D i like it!
Glad you enjoyed! I'm a foodie, so I'm usually in a good mood when making food related videos.
@@ChavezDIY keep going strong bro!
Thankyou, this is very helpful. My next step in becoming an American is learning how to grill with charcoal without burning the house down or poisoning my guests.
You're welcome my fellow American! Yeah, you don't wan to burn the house down, haha! You can do it!
One tip as well that I saw on another video. On that particular model Weber, the guy had marked the canister on the bottom, drawing lines where the bottom vent was open, say, 20%, 50% 80%. You can eyeball it, of course, but I thought it was a great idea and I thought that I'd pass it on to you.
Thanks for that tip. I always find myself peeking in at the top while adjusting the vent at the bottom. Marking it would make it easier to adjust the vent.
I did this too. It helps a lot since the openings aren't linear with the handle movement.
Thank you for sharing your barbecue tips! My 12 year old son has been asking for barbecue lately. I bought a grill from Lowes but had some trouble my first try. I am a widow and live alone with my kids. I really was getting emotional yesterday while we were barbecuing. KZhead videos have been a savior. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 🤎
I love the uniqueness of your name! Awww, such a heartwarming story, I'm glad to hear you were enjoying barbecuing with your kiddos. You can teach the oldest how to grill at some point and he can help you out. KZhead has been super helpful for me too. Back in 2012 I moved into a home a I had tons to learn and came to youtube for help, what a life saver. I figured it was my turn to give back and that's when I decided to make my own channel =)
For a novice like myself , these are all great and easy to understand tips. You have a great personality and presentation style. Thanks!
Thanks for the compliment brother! Charcoal grilling can be daunting and I wanted to help make it easier for others to jump into it. I'm a foodie and I love great tasting food.
Disregard tip #3 and use one pair and always keep it close to the heat or over the heat to kill bacteria, if you use two pairs one to out the meat in the grill-then the second pair is still gonna be handling raw meat when you flip for the first time which in case it serves no point.
Man you have it for 4 years. You take care of your grill, it looks new. Thank you for the great video. I am starting to grill in 2023, never grilled before in my life. Everyone wish me luck.
4 years at the time of the video (2017-2018). I didn't even keep it covered but I did keep it in a partly shaded area. By now it is developing some rust in some areas but it's still working good. Thanks! 👍
I’ve had mine for twenty years. Still in great shape. Just bought my daughter her first.
Good to hear! I'm impressed with the longevity of these grills. I've owned my Weber for about 7 years now and its still in great shape...and I don't even cover it, haha.
Thanks Miguel I never even thought of where to place the top vents while cooking that made a lot of sense great video stay bless and HAPPY EASTER!
Thanks! You'll keep learning the more you do it, just like I do. Happy Easter to you too brother!
Pretty good advice here. A lot of these practices come from being a good cook in general. I actually bust out our grill for the first time in ages cause it was a nice day out and I wanted to cook some good food for my fam. Glad to know I did things right. TY!
I live in southern CA and its definitely grilling season right now. I just have not had time for it due to working on the honey do list in preparation for my daughter's birth later this month.
This was by far the most beneficial video i have seen on the topic. I found my mistake that i open the lid very often. Thanks
There's a saying, "If you're looking you ain't cooking". Haha. Opening the lid interrupts the cook time.
If you're looking it ain't cooking....Best Tip Ever! Great tips!
You got that right! =)
I've been grilling for quite some time and just happened across this video. I actually never paid attention too much to the positioning of my lid with the vents. Makes a lot of sense and can't wait to try it. Awesome video and thanks for sharing!
Good stuff! I'm still learning lil tricks and tips as I grill. Its a fun experience that evolves over time.
This is actually the best How to use your grill video I've seen so far. Thanks
Thanks for the feedback bro!
Thanks for sharing your tips Miguel!
Thank you so much for the informative and speedy response. I will try the 2 zone method this year [I've only done it w turkey in the middle]. I live in Southern California, so it's our family tradition to barbecue a turkey outside -- Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'll let you know how it works out. Thanks again!
I've been living in apartments my whole adult life with no patio, now I finally have a house with a deck and just ordered a Weber kettle grill online last week I'm excited to get started barbecuing. Thanks for this video
Congratulations on moving into a house from an apartment. You'll definitely have more room to do all the things you never could due to restrictions of living in an apartment. Good times are ahead for you bro!
Like the tips on avoiding cross-contamination. Keep it up!
Thanks bro! Will do!
I have a really dumb question! (Total beginner here..) The first time you flip (steak is seared on bottom, still raw on top), you use the raw meat tongs or the cooked meat tongs?! Lol
rock'emsock'em510 I would like to know that too.
Finally someone talks about cross-contamination Thank you!!! So many people get sick at backyard BBQs and think it's because they ate to much. Sanitation is so critical to a successful bbq.
@@TigreCorazon Raw Tongs! They will contaminate the cooked side, but it will keep cooking so it will be fine. If you use the Cooked Tongs, they would get contaminated, and you would have to wash them before touching food that is ready to eat. Good question!
Bought my 22" weber this spring. Had one years ago but have not had anywhere to grill for a long time. My daughter made me a patio for Birthday/Mother's day present. I had forgotten how great they are. I use it all the time. Thanks for the great video. Wonderful reminders for me.
Good stuff! A patio is an awesome mother's day present! Glad to hear you can use your grill now!
Awesome video. Whisky over beer, but yeah, time to drink with this dude. Seriously, thanks for the tips!
Whisky is good too! Jack Daniels and coke =) !
great video,actually one of the best for tips ,many thanks
Ovies thanks for the compliment brother. My dad never grilled and I didn't have any family members that knew what they were doing. So it was quite a learning experience, haha. Cheers!
Nice video i buy a grill and waching your tips for grilling nice job brother thanks alot
I’m just getting into charcoal grilling and I having some failed experiences. I found your video and I’m excited to try things I learned. Solid tips. Thank you. You are awesome.
Thanks for the feedback! I had my fair share of failed experiences when I got started. You'll get better as you get more practice. Don't give up! 💪🏻🙌🏻
Nicely down video, quick, comprehensive, you covered it all. I haven’t done charcoal grilling in a while-this is extremely helpful-thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Use it or lose it, haha. Its like riding a bike again, you'll be back up in no time.
thanks brotha my Superbowl Sunday is gonna be cracking now! it's onn!
I am not a beginner at grilling but great tips man! Especially, the 2 zones and aluminum foil tips!!
That vent direction tip is genius! I can tell you gotta lot of experience in grilling.
Thanks for the feedback! The more you do something, the better you get at it.
Excellent presentation bro. By far the best and easiest tips to follow. You covered everything star. Thank you.
Hey Miguel, This helped me so much and gave me and my bf a chuckle at your unique sense of humour! 😜
I have never grilled with charcoal, I want to venture into. Your video has helped me greatly, thanks , awesome job.
You're welcome! For the best taste and tenderness, charcoal is great. Propane is good for when you need a quick grill or reheat because it's convenient.
You covered ALL expects of griling! I was wondering WHY my heat kept goin out n why my heat wasn't HOT! Well it was bc I had the bottom vent CLOSE! After opening ALL vents my heat kept for a long time and stayed HOT! Thank u sooo much! God Bless!
Glad to be able to help a fellow griller! I usually just keep that lower vent wide open. Only time I close it up a bit is when I try to smoke some pork ribs on the kettle grill. For the ribs, I also add a water pan above the coals to help bring down the temps.
You the man, Miquel. Thank you for refreshing my mem's (memory)
Anytime brother!
I now have the confidence to do my bbq thanks to your handy tips - I know I can nail this man!
The more you do it, the better you will get at it, just like most things you do in life.
Awesome work! Helped heaps.
@Trey Rocky 3³
THANK YOU... THANK YOU.!!! I've seen SO MANY videos on 'how to Bar-b-que', and they show you how to prepare & cook the meat BUT, they NEVER explain how & why to prepare the grill itself.!! It was a THOROUGH video... applause.!!
Thank you for the kind words! I wanted to focus on charcoal grilling because I realized not many of my friends and family knew how to use a charcoal grill. Over time a few of my friends and family have expressed more interest in grilling. What's next for me is learning to use a griddle and a smoker.
@@ChavezDIY well you already know grill preparation 101, so i'm sure you'll master griddle & smoker. the important thing is to be thorough & simple and not to skip even the smallest detail because many of us are still learning, which you understand. And yes, i will buy me a Weber Grill. After watching so many video's & then your recommendation, i am convinced that is the "go to grill". I just did a party & ruined it. i used a local grill i bought & i was smoking the brisket for about '7'' hours & still wasn't done.!!! Questions- A) so you use the same amount of Briquets & lump coal on a brisket? B) do you use a water pan? oh by the way, how long do i sear the meat?.....thanks..
I am just trying to learn how to grill and this video is fabulous. Plain, simple, tells me exactly what I need to know to get started. Bravo!
I'm glad to hear this was helpful! The more you practice, the better you'll get! Have fun and good luck grilling!
Thank you! You're a good teacher. I found an abandoned Smokey Joe cruising through the woods yesterday. Score! Hmm thermometer
Awesome find in the woods! My jumbo joe doesn't have a thermometer. Some ppl drill a hole and attach one and others just put a thermometer on the grill grate that stands up on its own.
Weber sells replacement parts for the Smokey Joe so those grills can be completely refurbished. I’ve owned 3 of them. They’re a bit too small to do the 2-zone method, though. They’re really best at direct heat cooking.
11: Don't watch BBQ videos when you're hungry.
So true! I've watched BBQ Pit Boys videos in the morning on an empty stomach and I always say, never again! Same goes shopping for groceries too! I usually come back from the store with more food that's not on my list when I shop while hungry.
kieranthepiper exactly I’m loosing my mind right now cause I’m just sharing a the new bbq and scare to light it and hungry as hell
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I just bought a Charcoal grill today. I love tips. Thank you! About to start up that grill now.
Its a good learning experience! Rock on!
My grilling went from good to great! Thank you so much!!!
That's awesome to hear! Beast mode. People are going to be coming to you for tips, haha.
I cannot believe I watched your whole video. ..great job...
Thanks for watching! I hope it was helpful. I take it you don't watch whole videos often.
With thanks from Scotland ✌
Oh wow, that's awesome, you're welcome from across the pond.
@@ChavezDIY Your welcome, keep up the good work. BBQ day, 2 zone cooking method 👍
Bravo, You covered it all. The best description of a grill ever.
Thanks for the feedback! Happy grilling! =)
I was given a piece of advice several years ago, which you also brought up. Use a thermometer. Spend the money on a good instant read thermometer. I have spent $25 to $70 on the 4 that I have. All work extremely well. My cooks have improved dramatically since I've started using them. Don't rely on time, look, or feel. I've even started using them when I cook indoors in the oven. To me, this is the best advice I've gotten although all of your tips are very useful ones.
That's good advice! Knowing the actual temps is very helpful for both the food and the grill itself =)
Fantastic, I just cooked my very first grill following your advice, it turned out amazing!! Keep it up
Very happy to hear you made something amazing in your grill! Gives you a sense of accomplishment. What did you make? I just did a pork belly last weekend and filmed it, I will be posting the video by tomorrow morning.
Miguel Chavez hi mate i made baby back ribs. Last night was pork ribs
Awesome! Were you pleased with the results of the pork ribs? Makes me wanna do some ribs too! Did you foil wrap them as part of the cooking process?
Miguel Chavez i'd post some pics if i could. I marinated them overnight in some brown sugar burbon sauce and a mild rub. Was a bit spicy hot for some. Took about 7hrs. Taking the grill to work and grilling 2 chickens. Will keep you posted. Keep up the great channel buddy!!
I’m so excited to start using my grill
Glad to hear! If you learn how to use a charcoal grill, grilling on a gas grill will be an easy transition.
This video helped me to make the final decision to go to a charcoal grill. Great tips as I’ve only ever had propane and want a true grill experience with charcoal. You were a natural with this video, definitely subscribing! Cheers!
Thanks for the feedback! Charcoal definitely enhances the grilling experience compared to a propane grill.
I'm new to using a grill. So I went to KZhead for instruction. I've watched 2-3 "How to use a charcoal grill" videos and yours has been the most helpful, Thank you for posting it.
Thanks for kind and warm words! Happy grilling!
Man thanks for the video. There’s a lot that I didn’t take into consideration before this. You saved me a lot of trail and error and probably explosive diarrhea. LOL!!!
Glad you liked the video! You'll still go through some trials and some errors as you continue to progress, just not as catastrophic, haha. Food poisoning yourself sucks balls, so keep those temps in mind. Keep an eye on expiration dates on everything you consume. I recently had some dried blueberries that were two months past due that made me sick.
Great tips! I abide by them all, been charcoal grilling for almost 20 years. The only thing I do differently is that I strictly use mesquite charcoal lumps. As far as the charcoal starter, I've found that rolling 3 or 4 napkins and soaking them in avocado oil and firing them directly beneath the charcoal already in place without a starter works amazing!!!! Thanks for the vid
Thanks for the feedback! I'll give the mesquite charcoal lumps a try one day. I agree with you on the different ways of lighting the coals with the chimney. I have also used napkins soaked in oil and it works. I've been considering switching away from newspaper because it produces heavy smoke and ash. I plan to buy the electric lighter you stick in the coals and see how that works out for me.
Avocado oil es expensive, any vegetable oil will do the job :D
This is the best and most thorough video I’ve seen on barbecuing!!! Made me realize what an amateur I am!!! Thank you for all the great info!!!
Thanks for the warm feedback! The more you do it, the better you'll get at it!
Out of the few videos, I have watched, this was the best. I wasted time on the others. Sonething about your personality as well as how infornative you are, while still being quick and to the point. Thank you. I now feel ready and excited to grill tomorrow.
Thanks for that feedback! KZhead content creators know they make more money the more videos you watch so some people stretch out their content. I just want to give out info as quickly as possible, I just wish I had more time to make more videos. My kids and my career keep me busy.
@@ChavezDIY 😉
hey thanks for the beginners guide so helpful because I am about to purchase my first grill (weber 26)
You're welcome! That's so awesome! Lemme know how it goes and if you have some questions, feel free to ask.
Putting all your tips to use this weekend. Thanks for your help, I needed it LOL
Sounds like you're going to be grilling this weekend. That motivates me to fire up my grill too. I have a rib roast I bought from Costco in the freezer, maybe I'll do that.
Thatnks for this video! I used the 2 zone method and it worked great! I had 4 pork chops and 6 chicken breasts to cooks. I had been struggling with sustaining the heat and I took your advice and all came out really well!
Awesome to hear that the video helped out! I have not had pork chops in while, you make wanna go out and buy some, haha. Enjoy your weekend brother!
This is awesome thanks for the tips they definitely helped me see a different perspective I’ll try these this weekend!
Anyone watching this after ordering a BBQ? 😂😂
me :)
buying one tomorrow for fathers day
@HAWG! Wrong! BBQ is usually cooked low and slow on a smoker!
Yes sir! Just got it for my birthday!!
Me lol
Weber wrecking crew checking in!!!
Cool user name, is that a reference to Van Halen's Hot for Teacher song?
You're awesome man! Relatable, easy to understand and pretty entertaining to watch! I am 23 and am just starting my family! I appreciate the advice and wisdom, from one family man to another 🤘
Thanks for the honest feedback brother! It's hard work being a family man! Taking on the responsibility of being a dad has made me a better man. Enjoy the ride!
This is THE BEST video about kettle bbq’s on KZhead and I’ve watched loads! Brilliant - and Thank You 🙏
Wow, thank you for the feedback! It's my pleasure making this video to help others out!
Thanks fam
A good guy giving good tips for sure..
Miguel, I love grilling. Most of the things you covered I knew, some I didn't. Really enjoyed the grilling video, you did an amazing job and I wanted to show you some love and positivity.
Thanks for the feedback Bobby! I've got a part two to this, just haven't had time to record it...my, kiddos keep me busy.
Thanks! This vid finally solved the mystery of heat loss for me!!
Glad I was able to help! Cheers to grilling!
THE BEST bbq video ive watched lmao, this guy is great
Thanks for the feedback!
This is not BBQ, this is grilling, there is a difference!
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What is the difference? 😭 I really don't know 😭😭😭
I’ve got Tip 11 & 12 to add to get that perfect cooking down. Get temp probes (especially if you’re smoking the meat) and always pull the meat off a few degrees prior to the finished temp you want but instantly wrap it. That’s where a lot of your juices are going to stay. When the temp begins to lower, the amount of juice leaving the fat reduces. When you allow the meat to reach final temp in a wrap, you’re able to save a lot of the juices and the flavor it carries. If you care a lot of aesthetics of your food (especially if it’s meat that will develop a nice bark like a brisket) you want to look into butcher paper. Amazon has it pretty cheap, foil will strip the bark away easier.
Those are great tips. That's a good point about removing the meat a few degrees before target temp and wrapping. It makes a difference on beef. I will look into using butcher paper, I have never tried it.
Peace from Germany ☮️ bought my first kettle Grill 1 Hour ago and now i am here🍻
Congratulations on your first kettle grill! Once you get some practice, your confidence will increase. Enjoy the experience!
Thanks I just bought a grill for a hundred bucks exact and am thankful I watched your video because you covered some things I didn’t even think about as a newbie to grilling.
Glad I could help! Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the world of grilling!
Love how jazzed up you are to do this video 😂 I'm getting a little charcoal drill next week and I'm so pumped to cook on it, cooked over open fires a few times but they can be a bit hard to control, thanks for the tips!
Haha, What can I say, I'm a foodie! Food puts me in a happy mood! Should be an easy transition for you to go from open fire to a grill. You're welcome!
Great video man! I really like number 8 never run out of foil! # 10 too, Weber’s last a long time nearly heirloom quality. Thanks man.
Thanks brother! I am surprised how well my weber holds up to the elements considering I have not had a cover on it for four years. The only issue I have had was the bottom round part that holds the ash tray seems to be made of aluminum and after the ashes are loaded with fat and grease it gets heavy and mine fell off. I used a JB Weld SteekStik putty to keep it firm in place and have had no issues for a year thus far.
dude...can you do a video of those tiny weber charcol grills for camping
Thank you , Thank you, Thank you!!!! I just purchased a Webber Smokey Joe 18 inch” grill and it’s the first time dealing with vents etc... I had no idea what to do!!!! I used to have a Webber Q grill but very heavy. You’re the king of the grill masters!! My neighbors have Webber’s but I wanted something on a smaller scale. Once again thanks for your concise instruction. It’s made a world of difference to me!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😊
You're so welcome!! I own the Jumbo Joe 18 inch Weber grill but I still prefer my larger 22.5 Inch Weber, hehe.
Thanks for the tips! Just ordered my first Weber grill and looking forward to some grilling as the weather warms.
That Weber is going to serve you well during this COVID-19 quarantine. My neighbor is smoking meat in his backyard and making me hungry, lol, but he doesn't share!
good job. If you're doing chicken, put a disposable aluminum pan next to the coals to catch the drippings. Can also bank the coals on the sides, pan in the middle.
Thanks! I typically don't use a drip pan and let everything go down and eventually into the ash tray. I know it makes for rock hard ashes but its not so bad to cleanup. Some items that are heavy in fat I do try to use a drip pan. If you trim the extra fat on poultry it shouldn't produce too much drippings. I did bank the coals on the sides when I roasted a turkey on the kettle grill.
I've cooked on charcoal grills my whole life and never used the kids or a thermometer but I love all the other tips.
Some people are naturals when it comes to cooking. I'm not one of them, haha.
I'm grilling for the first time for Father's Day! I'm feeling much more confident after watching your video.
Awesome! You got this! The more practice you get, the better you will get. Don't let any mistakes get you down, we all go through it.
Man, it feels good to see a vid that is chill, straight to the point and easy to follow! Thanks for the vid!!!
Thanks for the feedback! I see a lot of youtubers stretching their videos unnecessarily just to get to the 10min mark because their video can potentially make more money at that point because they can put more ads in it. My goal is to have fun, get to the point, and help out other people.
@@ChavezDIY I will be the one to say thanks for just making a video that gets straight to the point and easy to follow as well!! Sub'd
First, I don't work for Weber. I've had my 22" Weber on the front porch of my Mt. Cabin uncovered, in the rain, snow, wind, dust etc. 24/7 for over 25 years and still works great. You can't beat a Weber.
That's awesome! I am terrible at taking care of my Weber, I have it outside in the southern California sun/rain without a cover. The only thing that's messed up on my Weber is the aluminum ring attached to the base that holds the ash tray in. It got loose and would fall out easily. I just used JB Weld Steel Stick (putty) to hold it in place and have had no issues for a year now.
nozrydr1 good, i just got a weber performer and my backyard is not covered. Nice to hear it’s that durable.
That is a very good explanation about how to use the grill properly that is a very good concept of everything that you explain step-by-step I hope everybody else is listening to your examples that you trying to explain what is the right way and what is the wrong way that is very good keep up the good work anyway be safe cookwell be very careful in what you do I know you do but anyway God bless you and your family would love and prayers and blessings throughout the whole day with all of your friends and evening to amen start grilling good explanation take good care God bless amen I live in Honolulu by the way I watch these kind of videos aloha
Thanks for the blessings brother! I appreciate the feedback, it helps guide me in making videos that are helpful to others. Never been to Hawaii, but one day I will. What do you grill out there in Hawaii?
Just wonderful, I have been researching "how to light a bbq pit" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Ariafan Barbecue Babassu - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my mate got amazing results with it.
Cheers for this, I have been researching "bbq videos" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Ariafan Barbecue Babassu - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate got cool results with it.
Amen and Ditto! I'm in Las Vegas and love these kinds of videos too!
Very helpful to a newbie at grilling here, thank you so much!
You're welcome! You don't have to be good at it, but you do have to want to be good at it.