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Title: Hi from Ireland
Post by: Vrb111 on April 05, 2020, 01:26:45 PM: 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
Title: Re: Hi from Ireland
Post by: Kneab on April 05, 2020, 02:30:54 PM: Welcome to the Wkc from the northwest suburbs of Chicago.
We like pictures.
Show us your cooker

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Post by: DaveG74 on April 05, 2020, 03:57:57 PM: Welcome from just south of Chicago, IL U.S.A! My mothers side is from Galway. You'll find plenty of great info here.
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Post by: CatskillSmoker on April 05, 2020, 04:26:10 PM: 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
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Post by: RRRanger99 on April 05, 2020, 04:38:37 PM: Welcome from Virginia Beach, VA, U.S.A.
Title: Re: Hi from Ireland
Post by: HoosierKettle on April 06, 2020, 02:37:17 AM: Welcome from Indiana USA

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Title: Re: Hi from Ireland
Post by: michaelmilitello on April 06, 2020, 03:27:44 AM: Also welcome from Indiana USA [emoji631]!

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Title: Re: Hi from Ireland
Post by: Vrb111 on April 06, 2020, 05:09:14 AM: This is my Weber trying to get up to speed on using it :D
Title: Re: Hi from Ireland
Post by: bamakettles on April 06, 2020, 05:15:49 AM: 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!
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Post by: JEBIV on April 06, 2020, 05:19:45 AM: Welcome from Doraville,Ga USA lots of friendly and helpful folks here ask away
Title: Re: Hi from Ireland
Post by: Vrb111 on April 06, 2020, 09:51:57 AM: 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.
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Post by: Bertl on April 06, 2020, 10:33:34 AM: 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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Title: Re: Hi from Ireland
Post by: Vrb111 on April 06, 2020, 11:45:05 AM: Bertl I have tried baby back rib but were over done and dry :( I would love a recipe to make them pop ;D
Title: Re: Hi from Ireland
Post by: MadGasser on April 06, 2020, 03:47:35 PM: 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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Post by: jhagestad on April 07, 2020, 05:52:04 AM: 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!
Title: Re: Hi from Ireland
Post by: Vrb111 on April 07, 2020, 01:12:40 PM: Thanks folks for everything so far, I will report back as I progress.
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Post by: bbqmike on April 08, 2020, 03:45:21 PM: Welcome from Utah U.S.A.

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Title: Re: Hi from Ireland
Post by: PotsieWeber on April 09, 2020, 02:45:56 PM: Welcome @Vrb111 (Val)
That is a beautiful kettle you have.
Do a search on the "snake method" for charcoal placement. It works really well to help hold a lower temperature for quite a while for low & slow cooks.
You'll probably learn a lot here.
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Post by: Shoestringshop on April 11, 2020, 04:32:45 AM: Hello and welcome from Melrose Park, ILL.. Where in Ireland are you? My family hails from County Cork and Mayo originally. My Wife and I plan on making the trip some day.
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Post by: bear on April 11, 2020, 05:01:21 AM: Welcome Val
Title: Re: Hi from Ireland
Post by: Vrb111 on April 11, 2020, 07:46:02 AM: Hi folks, I’m from County Armagh in Northern Ireland, we own an Airbnb in Belfast so get lots of American friends visiting our lovely country.

Quick update cooking ribs today using the 3-2-1 snake method. Heat controlled nicely around 225 so far all good and nearly finished.
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Post by: Shoestringshop on April 11, 2020, 09:15:19 AM: @Vrb111 looking really good
Title: Re: Hi from Ireland
Post by: PotsieWeber on April 18, 2020, 02:49:58 PM: My grandfather on my Mother's side is from Mayo, in Rosturk, near Achille Island. Went back for a family reunion maybe 15 years ago & his niece owned the house he was born in. I recommend that wherever someone is from, if they get a chance, go & visit. If you, @Shoestringshop, wind up going, I can tell you some things I stumbled across that saved a decent amount of cash.

Quote from: Shoestringshop on April 11, 2020, 04:32:45 AM
Hello and welcome from Melrose Park, ILL.. Where in Ireland are you? My family hails from County Cork and Mayo originally. My Wife and I plan on making the trip some day.