Weber Kettle Grill How to Part 3 - Vent Controls, Which Vents to Use and Charcoal Amounts

Part 3 I show which vents I use to control the temp on a Weber Kettle Grill using my method and include a demo cook. I also provide the amounts of charcoal I use with this method which are in the description area below. A copy of the settings are available on my website as a PDF to download. http://kettlepitmasterbbq.com/Charcoal-Amounts-and-Vent-Settings-for-a-Weber-Kettle-Grill.html Related Video How to Control Heat Part 1 - Low & Slow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIXsgPHxt6M The charcoal amounts and vent settings are what I use when using the heat control method shown in this video. Results will vary because some grills or more air tight than others. However, these amounts/settings will get you in the ball park then you can experiment and see what works best for your kettle grill. Aluminum Foil Note: The amounts of hot coals shown below were used with foil under the meat, opposite the coals. If you are not using foil you might need to start the cook of with more hot coal, or open the vents more. Charcoal Amounts & Vent Settings for Weber 22 inch Kettle Grill. The amount of fuel used depends on how long of a cook you need. 225-250 DEGREE LOW & SLOW For Ribs Hot Coal: 5-6 Fuel Supply: 100 Time Until the Kettle Stabilizes: 20 - 30 minutes. Approx. Cook Time: 5-6 hours Top Vent Setting: 1/8 to 1/4 open Bottom Vent Setting: 1/8 to 1/4 open Brand of Charcoal: Kingsford Original Briquettes 225-250 DEGREE - LONG LOW & SLOW For Pulled Pork Hot Coal: 5-6 Fuel Supply: 130 Time Until the Kettle Stabilizes: 20-30 minutes. Approx. Cook Time: 10 - 12 hours Top Vent Setting: 1/8 to 1/4 open Bottom Vent Setting: 1/8 to 1/4 open Brand of Charcoal: Stubbs All Natural Hardwood Briquettes, or any quality Hardwood Briquette. Note: The setup for this cook is different than the rest because it’s a much longer cook. The hot coals are placed beside the fuel pile instead of on top. See this vid for the set up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIXsgPHxt6M 275 DEGREE COOK Hot Coal: 30 Fuel Supply: 80 Time Until the Kettle Stabilizes: 20 minutes. Approx. Cook Time: 2-2.5 hours Top Vent Setting: 1/2 Bottom Vent Setting: 1/2 Brand of Charcoal: Kingsford Original Briquettes 325 DEGREE COOK Hot Coal: 40 Fuel Supply: 80 Time Until the Kettle Stabilizes: 20 minutes. Approx. Cook Time: 2 - 2.5 hours Top Vent Setting: 1/2 Bottom Vent Setting: 1/2 Brand of Charcoal: Kingsford Original Briquettes 350 DEGREE COOK Hot Coal: 60 Fuel Supply: 100 Time Until the Kettle Stabilizes: 20 minutes. Approx. Cook Time: 2 - 2.5 hours Top Vent Setting: 1/2 Bottom Vent Setting: 1/2 -3/4 open Brand of Charcoal: Kingsford Original Briquettes 400 DEGREE COOK Hot Coal: 70 Fuel Supply: 120 Time Until the Kettle Stabilizes: 20 minutes. Approx. Cook Time: 2 hours Top Vent Setting: 1/2 - ¾ open Bottom Vent Setting: fully 0pen Brand of Charcoal: Kingsford Original Briquettes To contact me directly via email you can contact me through my website: http://kettlepitmasterbbq.com/