Hi from Ireland

[Vrb111]

Hi,
Thanks for letting me join your forum. Have a Weber kettle for a couple of years now and love it, but need advice.
Thanks,
Val

[Kneab]

Welcome to the Wkc from the northwest suburbs of Chicago.
We like pictures.
Show us your cooker

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[DaveG74]

Welcome from just south of Chicago, IL U.S.A! My mothers side is from Galway. You'll find plenty of great info here.

[CatskillSmoker]

Welcome from the Catskills in NY. Lot's of good vibes, people, and advice here.
Watch out, you may catch Weberitis from one of us. LOL

[RRRanger99]

Welcome from Virginia Beach, VA, U.S.A.

[HoosierKettle]

Welcome from Indiana USA


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[michaelmilitello]

Also welcome from Indiana USA !


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[Vrb111]

This is my Weber trying to get up to speed on using it 

[bamakettles]

Welcome from Huntsville, Alabama!  Nice looking grill you've got there....  Fire away with questions, there are lots of guys (and gals) on here rich with knowledge!

[JEBIV]

Welcome from Doraville,Ga USA lots of friendly and helpful folks here ask away

[Vrb111]

Thanks folks, I'm feeling very much at home already. What is your favourite foods to cook on the bbq that is good for kids as well. I willing to try new things just need the guidance, cheers.

[Bertl]

Welcome from Austria. My fam likes hole chickens, babyback ribs, Burgers, hotdogs, XXL porkchops, wok veggies....etc

A Weber cooker is a grill for everything and everytime for everybody and lasts for lifetime. But take care about it!

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[Vrb111]

Bertl I have tried baby back rib but were over done and dry  I would love a recipe to make them pop 

[MadGasser]

Welcome from Illinois USA. The thing with ribs is you've got to cook them low and slow. Ribs should take a minimum of five hours for a good rack. Google search the 3-2-1 method for ribs. That sound get you going. Good luck!

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[jhagestad]

Welcome from Highland Park, Illinois, USA!

For ribs, try the snake method for coal arrangement (lots of videos on YouTube on how to set up, light and control on your kettle). The 3-2-1 method is a tried-and-true method for ribs (I use this myself - 3 hours in the smoke, 2 hours double wrapped in foil, 1 hour unwrapped (no smoke) and add sauce to set). For ribs, I like to put the rub on my ribs the night before and let them get friendly in the refrigerator. Just before I put the ribs on the grill the next day, I add more rub to cover any spots that might have worn off.

Based on what folks have shared with me and my own personal experience in smoking with my kettle: 1) invest in a wireless thermometer so you know what the temperature is inside the grill; 2) target temp is a range - not an exact number; 3) try different recipes - I was shocked at the variations out there and what fit my palate best (check out Malcolm Reed's YouTube videos as I think he makes the bbq process very simple); 4) don't get stressed out - have fun. It's a 5-6 hour cook, so get comfy.

Good luck! Can't wait to hear how things go the next few times you smoke!