EASY How to Smoke a Chicken on the Weber Kettle Grill | Beginner BBQ Tips | Barlow BBQ

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If you're just starting out on the Weber Kettle, we've got some beginner BBQ tips on how to smoke a whole chicken. This recipe is really easy and delicious. Your chicken will turn out tender, juicy and with perfect bite through skin. Great for an easy weeknight dinner. Full recipe is below!
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BARLOW BBQ CHICKEN RUB
2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp kosher salt
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp chipotle powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground mustard
SMOKED WHOLE CHICKEN RECIPE
Olive Oil
Barlow BBQ Chicken Rub
1 6lb whole young chicken
Brush the surface of the whole chicken with olive oil and then season with Barlow BBQ Chicken Rub or your favorite rub.
Fill a charcoal chimney 3/4 to all the way full with charcoal and light. When charcoal is ready, add evenly to two charcoal baskets, and add some chunks of your favorite smoking wood. Cover and let grill temp climb to 400 degrees.
When grill temp is ready, add chicken and smoke indirect until internal temp of breast reaches 160-165 degrees. Remove, slice and serve!
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@johnvegh5614 2 года назад

You know what?? I have been watching video after video of how to best use a weber kettle and this gentleman hits it out of the pak. No nonsense real world bbq. I am not trying to win world BBQ pit master. I just want to have good BBQ as a regular working man who doesn't have all the time in world to learn fancy techniques. Awesome videos Mr. Barlow. I learned alot for sure.

@BarlowBBQ 2 года назад

Thank you so much John! Seems like you're tapped into the spirit of what we're all about here at Barlow BBQ 🔥 Your comment means a lot, it inspires what we do. Thank you for stopping by!

@jessicaweaver6728 10 месяцев назад

I bought this as my first propane grill. It's been a fun, learning experience ru-vid.comUgkxCx5fHawkK9OoV-ojFrY8JLnZrFwAmvUt . I think it's a bit too pricey after looking at other grills, but it wasn't hard to put together and it works really well. I love the side burner option for heating food during a power outage. I have an electric stove and live in the South (Hurricane season), so this was a bonus. I also bought a cover for it and it has protected it nicely (the Char Broil All-Season Grill Cover 3-4 Burner: Large). Every few grill sessions, I take the rack (or grate) and burner covers off and clean them with a non-abrasive scrubby and mild soap. I wipe the excess off of the bottom as well, taking care to avoid the gas and pilot lines.

@jamesmaxwell4876 2 месяца назад

I have been using this method for over 30 years. I use two chickens and put pierced lemons in each one to help keep moist. I put a little more charcoal on each side and it’s done in a little over an hour. It’s my family’s favorite meal!

@nmurphy7281 5 лет назад

Great video, I just bought my first Weber kettle and have had a lot of fun learning new techniques!

@WatchGeek 5 лет назад

Getting my Weber kettle tomorrow, can't wait to try this on it

@progers5019 5 лет назад

Nice smoked chicken. This is smoking chicken 101. This is a great instructional video for those who just got their first kettle and need help. We take knowing how for granted, but there are thousands coming on the scene with their first kettle with no experience. Great job.

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Phil thank you - that was my exact intent when making this video. I hope it proves helpful to those just beginning out there. 👍 And I hope you are staying safe this weekend!

@progers5019 5 лет назад

@@BarlowBBQ Thanks Matthew. Power just came on, and we are good. (As of now)

@mattjones5449 5 лет назад

Im one of those people just getting into it.. And i love this video

@gardini100 4 года назад

and i was one of them :D, but nowadays I feel like I have real good control over my kettle

@odom2142 5 лет назад

Thanks dude. I bought my first kettle today and now I’d like to try this.

@PeteChilcott 5 лет назад

Hi, @barlowBBQ - thank you for such a simple and helpful video. I'm one of those you've aimed this at. No pretensions here, no over complications. Just how an instructional film should be :)

@fredantonius8606 20 дней назад

Looks good! I've cooked many chickens on covered grills. Hard to screw them up. It takes longer, but I stuff them with stove top. The butter in the dressing serves to keep the bird moist.

@rickhein4214 5 месяцев назад

Thanks John, I followed your instructions and made the best grilled chicken ever!

@johnbeaumont3487 5 лет назад

Great video, the results look delicious. and great that you share the recipe for the rub in the description.

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

That’s what we’re all about, John! Glad you enjoyed the video, and we appreciate you coming by! 🤙

@WhatWeDoChannel 4 года назад

That was really good! I’m going to do that on my new Webber kettle! This is my favourite video I have seen on this subject! Klaus

@jssmace 4 месяца назад

I’m going to try the same tonight

@LassesFoodAndBarbecue 5 лет назад

Perfect step by step Matt. Looks delicious!

@wheat2714 5 лет назад

nice color there Barlow, ... some people out there don't want t take the time to go into details and they only respond to certain subscribers but glad you respond because that means you really appreciate it...thanks for sharing

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Thank you, that means a lot! I am really trying to keep the details - it can be easy to overlook the little things that we seasoned cooks take for granted. A big part of this channel’s mission is to help folks who are just getting in to backyard bbq. And we really do appreciate everyone who takes the time to comment, it is inspiring! Glad you stopped by and hope you’re enjoying the weekend! ✌️✌️

@odom2142 4 года назад

Hi Barlow, I just wanted to let you know that I got my first Kettle five months ago. This was the first thing I cooked on it, and ever since I have been barbecuing at least once a week. I’ve tried tons of stuff. I’ve cooked your chicken recipe here about four times now and always enjoy it. Thank you for making this video. It was my introduction to barbecuing. It always comes out tasty. You’re the man. Good job

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

This makes me so happy to hear!! I started this channel with the intention to inspire and help out folks like yourself who may be just starting out. I'm so glad that you are having fun and trying new things. I'm honored that we inspired your first steps on your new BBQ journey! Smoke em if ya got em! 🤙🤙

@Type-zg8mu 3 года назад

Try doing a pork shoulder. You will make amazing bbq for a good price. And its fun!

@veralgsouza 2 года назад

Thank you ! We made it for the first time and it came out really delicious and juice , just like u said !!! Well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@BarlowBBQ 2 года назад

🤗 oh that's awesome!! Makes us so happy to hear your cook was a success! 🔥🔥

@peterfischer1226 4 года назад

This recipe is dead easy and dead awesome. Have made it nearly every week during quarantine. Definitely getting near mastering my BBQ skills thanks to videos and you tubers like Barlow (and also working on mastering my drinks! Smoky margarita, watermelon martini and old fashion definitely nailed and cahpirinia next!)

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

We're so happy to hear you've been enjoying the recipe! And those drinks sounds aaaamazing!! Cheers!

@DankSwampRebellion 4 года назад

Thanks Man Great Recipe! Guy's if you have a Weber Kettle, this is definitely the way to go. Comes out perfect!

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

Much appreciated, thank you!!

@claytonschase 4 года назад

My favorite smoked chicken recipe by far! Thanks for the video

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

It's our pleasure! We're so glad you found us!

@libertymercantile 4 года назад

I’ve made this chicken three times on my gas grill. Kids gave me a Weber charcoal grill for Father’s Day so I’m cooking my first on charcoal right now. Thank you for the videos.

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

Congrats on the new Kettle!! I hope the chicken turned out, and enjoy your BBQ journey!

@richardlampe7082 2 года назад

Just followed your directions and was so easy and came out great. Thanks!

@BarlowBBQ 2 года назад

Awesome!! Making me proud! 🔥🔥

@jeffshannon5410 5 лет назад

Great video Barlow! Cheer's

@daddydutchbbq 5 лет назад

That yardbird looks amazing Barlow. Excellent cook !

@joseerives5138 3 года назад

Nice job, now we need a good homemade bbq sauce, thanks for sharing

@lughildana 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video. I'm doing this for the first time this sunday

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

We hope it works out for you! Let us know how it turns out! Thanks for coming by! 🤙

@infomutt2339 2 года назад

This is the best Weber smoked chicken recipe.... thanks.

@BarlowBBQ 2 года назад

Glad you like it, thanks!! 🙌

@MrMotovader 5 лет назад

GUESS WHO'S BACK ..BACK AGAIN...BARLOW'S BACK ..TELL A FRIEND.. AWESOME BARLOW... CHEERS EH

@holacomoestas_imERICA.520 Год назад

Hey Barlow, thanks for the awesome tutorial! My smoked chicken came out phenomenal. Only my second time ever smoking food. Thanks again!

@BarlowBBQ Год назад

That's so awesome to hear!! Way to go! 🔥🔥🔥

@PicklesBBQandCooking 5 лет назад

Nice job on the rub and the bird, Matthew! It looks beautiful and the video was awesome too, good basics.

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Thank you! Yeah wanted to keep this one real simple just to show show easy it is for someone who may have never tried it before. Appreciate you coming by! ✌️✌️

@kmccurdy21 4 года назад

Nice 👍Though I would definitely recommend some form of brine. It just makes things so good

@MrN2hendrix 5 лет назад

First!!! Super yummmmmy guys

@ChristysCookingLifestyle 5 лет назад

I crank up the heat on wings and chicken too. It looked delicious, thanks for sharing😃

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Only way to do it imo! Thanks, Christy! ✌️✌️

@RayMacksKitchenandGrill 5 лет назад

CHICKEN LOOKS GOOD MY FRIEND...

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Thank you, Ray! The chicken was delish! ✌️✌️

@noelklint7619 3 года назад

...love it!!...nicely done...

@BarlowBBQ 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@vaughnprecision 5 лет назад

Looks great.!

@LouisatRshackBBQ 5 лет назад

Delicious looking smoked chicken- skin looks perfect!

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Thanks Louis! Skin was close to perfect - borderline crispy - but was bite through so all good. Nothing worse than rubbery skin lol! ✌️✌️

@chrisjones-ii2gf 3 года назад

Just bought my 1st ever bbq the weber performer, going to give this a go for my first cook great video greetings from England

@BarlowBBQ 3 года назад

Congrats!! Welcome to the BBQ family! 🔥🔥🔥

@rueridge7597 5 лет назад

Good looking bird. Now I've got to have chicken for breakfast

@janie2shoes537 5 лет назад

Looks delicious !!!

@EverydayBBQ 5 лет назад

Great video, Matt! That chicken looked delicious!

@Thomas-io9gp 3 года назад

Great video. Got a beautiful young bird in the fridge will be trying this tomorrow

@BarlowBBQ 3 года назад

I hope it works out for ya! Thanks for watching!

@antoniobaskerville6823 3 года назад

Nice Demo on the Chicken looks delicious !

@BarlowBBQ 3 года назад

Thanks so much!!

@MrWillar1 3 года назад

Hi tried this out last night minus the chipotle , my first ever cook on my new weber added 3 hickory chunks , anyway it was outstanding best chicken i ever had ,thanks so much dor this vid and recipe for the rub ,,, grill on !!!!

@BarlowBBQ 3 года назад

That's awesome to hear, Jimmy!! Glad the recipe worked out for ya, and thanks for getting in touch!

@RyanGessner123 4 года назад

I made a version of this tonight. Used food lab's Peruvian style rub on 4 lbs of skin on thighs. Lined them all up right down the middle with the side by side baskets as you had it, and came out great. Hit 400 F grill temp using a full chimney of charcoal, done in about 40 mins. Thx for inspiring me to cook tonight.

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

So glad to hear that! Sounds like you nailed it! We're all about that BBQ inspiration, and comments like yours inspire US. Thanks! ❤️🔥

@NorthTexasBBQAddicts 5 лет назад

Man that looked like a damn good turn out! GREAT video as always barlow!

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

I was pretty happy with that bird! Thanks for coming by, Kenneth!

@clarencealexander4002 2 года назад

Very good my very first time trying this

@BarlowBBQ 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for stopping by! 🔥🔥

@PostalBarbecue 5 лет назад

Nice chicken bud. I love how simple you kept it. Also I always appreciate that you leave your tips on, it just makes the wing look more fancy. Ha. Cheers.

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Thanks for coming by, Jabin! Kept this one super simple - more of a how to than a recipe, plus folks can adapt the recipe however they want. And YES! I love the tips...especially when they are nice and crunchy! 👌👌

@outofworkbum2324 4 года назад

Nice video very simple thanks for sharing

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

Thanks so much! We're glad you came by!

@rogerpedrosa1854 4 года назад

👍👏 gonna give that a shot

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

Awesome... Hope it works out for you, let us know how it went!

@JusTryNc 5 лет назад

Looks great man I’m about to try one on my new Weber

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

That’s awesome! That Weber will provide you with years of great bbq, enjoy!! 🔥🔥

@mikeperth8027 Год назад

Good video mate, cheers for that!

@BarlowBBQ Год назад

Cheers!!

@piratejimmeh 4 года назад

Great vid brother!

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

Thanks!!

@user-gh9iw1of2y 4 года назад

I've just bought a Weber grill and I'm gonna try this. Thank you for the recipe and greetings from the Czech Republic!

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

Congrats on your new Weber! We hope you enjoy the smoked chicken, let us know how it turned out. Cheers from North Carolina!

@whitepinesbbq6880 3 года назад

Trying this tomorrow as my first cook on my PK. Thanks for the recipe.

@BarlowBBQ 3 года назад

Awesome! I hope it works out for you, let us know how it turned out!

@whitepinesbbq6880 3 года назад

Turned out excellent, definitely doing it again.

@BarlowBBQ 3 года назад

So glad to hear it!

@jayb6291 Год назад

I’m bout to try it

@BarlowBBQ Год назад

Enjoy!

@2698144 3 года назад

Looks delicious

@BarlowBBQ 3 года назад

Thanks!

@RichsRiverSmokersWestVirginia 5 лет назад

Hey brother that bird looks great! Tender for sure! Great video!

@sarwatahmed3850 4 года назад

Great vlog

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

Much appreciated!

@TheMondizzl3 2 года назад

Looks great 👍

@BarlowBBQ 2 года назад

Thanks!

@chuckarock2001 2 года назад

Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺

@BarlowBBQ 2 года назад

Cheers!! 🍻

@Cookoutcoach 5 лет назад

Great lookin bird Matt. Excellent video

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Thank you so much! Hope you’re enjoying the weekend! ✌️✌️

@youngczar88 4 года назад

I like the way you cook 👍

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

Thanks! Smoke em if ya got em! 😎😉

@PatheticPeasant Год назад

I subscribed because I collect traditional knives and I love my smoker. Lol

@xxcriticalxx1 4 года назад

I just copied this style of cooking on my drum style BBq. Couldn't maintain 400 but did maintain about 375-380 for an hour and a half. 20 minutes to rest and holy $hit that was great. Thanks for helping my bbq/smoking journey

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

Sounds like you had it dialed in just right, Chris! BBQ isn't an exact science 😉 So glad to hear that the recipe was helpful for you, inspiration is that we're all about. Smoke em if ya got em! 🔥🔥

@PipenFalzy 2 года назад

400 seems a bit high, when smoking chicken they usually say 275 to 350.

@Bluewaterfp 2 года назад

Cooked a whole chicken on my Kettle at the weekend and it is the nicest chicken I have ever eaten. It was so moist, all the way through and had that lovely smoky flavour off it. A temp reader is crucial for this because if you have a bigger chicken, it's going to take longer. You need to get your temp right.

@FF-gn5nx 3 года назад

Great vid, just had a power cut so about to try this on the bbq instead

@BarlowBBQ 3 года назад

Hope it worked out for ya!

@DayTripperLennon 4 года назад

Good one!

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

Appreciate it!

@robertvoke7749 5 лет назад

good video mate

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Much appreciated! Thanks for coming by! 🤙

@geoffreydowen5793 Год назад

I'm new to the channel I have a kettle GBS and will make your rub. your vids are Spot on, no fuss and user-friendly. I'm in the UK in e mini heatwave . same temp as Florida. keep safe Mathew and Thank you from sunny England .

@BarlowBBQ Год назад

I'll take the heat over cold any day! 🌴☀️ Cheers!

@LarryMFjohnson 5 лет назад

Very nice! Surprised you didn’t hit it with any sauce at the end but just rub and smoke goes s long way too. Have a good weekend brotha!

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Sauce would have been a great call, but I really wanted to keep this simple in the hops that folks could adapt and add however they wanted. Rain just stared here in Western NC from the hurricane. Under a flash flood warning but we live up on a hill so we should be just fine. Hangin in there! ✌️✌️

@panchovillasmith8218 4 года назад

Two birds burning now. Almost there 151... Happy New year to the Barlow family!!

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

Hell yeah! Smoke em if ya got em and happy New year to you! Cheers! 🥃🥃

@BiggsHomeCookin 5 лет назад

Looks good Barlow... liked that wing! Miss you guys too... in response to comment on Christy's channel : )

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

BIGGS! 💥It’s a pleasure to have you back in the comments my friend! Thanks for coming by ✌️

@HeavyMetalBarBQue 5 лет назад

Hey Matt! Looking good! Nice set up.......using the standard kidney baskets. Everyone has them.....and they work! \m/

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Yeah I was thinking since I was aiming this one directly at beginners would be more appropriate to use the baskets as they would most likely have them. It’s a tough call sometimes when I’m making vids! ✌️✌️

@janlbinpa1 5 лет назад

Can I use that rub that Martha gave me for the corn flake chicken? Looks so great. Next Sunday’s protein for sure! 💗

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Martha says absolutely you can! Love ya! ❤️

@martinl2930 4 года назад

Nice. Doing it now

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

Awesome! How it works out for you, enjoy!

@christinamkumbo6952 День назад

I have it let me try

@joelandrews2058 5 лет назад

Man I really wanna try this but I don’t have a grill thermometer or one on my Weber. I also just can’t really set aside money for one right now. Stoked to try it eventually though. Thank you for the video

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

You know what, you don’t have to have a grill thermometer to make this. It’s a handy tool but by no means a requirement. If you’ve got a charcoal chimney, fill it up halfway to 3/4 full and light that. That would be a good amount to get the heat up in your Weber. Also keeping both bottom and top vents open. Just keep an eye on the temp of your chicken as it cooks so you don’t dry it out. Hope that helps, and we really appreciate you coming by! 🤙

@vmparliament 2 года назад

Love the channel. I am going to be trying this tonight. I did not see anyone else ask this but wondering, do you recommend spatchcocking the chicken?

@BarlowBBQ 2 года назад

Honestly, you'll probably get better results by spatchcocking!

@danturner4001 4 года назад

Tried it on a small charcoal grill. Everyone said it is BBQ, for real. Thx

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

So everyone one liked it? That’s great and I’m glad it worked out for you!

@christianbarlow7216 5 лет назад

Looks yummy! Gettin' practiced up for the big bird on T-Day. No drip pan?

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Yep the turkey video is on the horizon lol. No drip pan, was out of foil! ✌️

@vicgarrett 2 года назад

You know I am going to tell my wife it's your fault if it all goes pear shaped but naturally ill be taking all the credit of its outstanding. Regards from Down Under. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP

@BarlowBBQ 2 года назад

Lol here's hoping it all works out!! 🤞😅

@vicgarrett 2 года назад

@@BarlowBBQ your help was so valuable for my first time smoking and it turned out perfect so now I am hooked. Much appreciated. RIBS NEXT.

@mllm1 3 года назад

I love this video. I just bought my second weber kettle and it’s been over 40 years since I’ve cooked on my first one. I also have the charcoal coal baskets . The basket is brand new, the kettle is an old one I got from Craig’s list. Haven’t cooked on it yet, but I’m going to be doing chicken on it mainly. Thanks for sharing.

@BarlowBBQ 3 года назад

Great to hear you're firing up the old kettle again! Hopefully it won't be another 40 years until you use it again lol 😅😉

@mojonewslk 9 месяцев назад

pleased chicken looks like your delicious.

@nickhdeep6leatherworks338 5 лет назад

Great instruction. If you could give me a little advice. I have a 18” jumbo joe weber kettle. Can I close the vents to half on top and bottom and let the chicken go another hour or is it because it’s poultry it should be done at high temp with vents fully open? Thanks 🤙🏼

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Great question, Nick. You know, honestly it’s really up to you as to how open or closed you want to set the vents. Closing them down a bit will lower grill temp and make for a longer cook. We just prefer to smoke our chicken at higher temps so we leave the vents open. Experiment with both and see what you like best! Thanks so much for getting in touch! ✌️

@al1961 2 месяца назад

This looks really easy! Thanks for sharing! I do have a question about smoking. I’m always worried about when to add the wood to the coals, too early and you lose the smoke, too late and your meat gets the dirty white smoke. I use wood blocks. Do you have any tricks on when is the right time or temp to put the wood on the coals?

@WhatAboutBob516 3 месяца назад

What would happen if you cooked it in the middle of the bottom grate? Was wondering if it would be more crispy? Looks great though. I want to do this in a few days on my Weber. Gotta pick up some Kingsford first.

@BigLewBBQ 5 лет назад

That looked good to me. Except 165°F is a little low for me now days but acceptable. Your rub recipe looks great. Martha was AWOL? I noticed the loose handle at 2:55 mark. Min did that recently too. Easy fix, the old welded on handles, prior to 2015 didn’t do that often., However, if on the very rare occasion they did there was no easy repair. Hope you survived the hurricane OK!

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Martha was at work the day I filmed, was hoping she’d be back in time for a taste test, but she did get to try it later on and she loved it. As for the handle, yep lost one of the washers that attaches to the underside of the screw to keep it attached. Looking for a replacement 😞 Rain came in early this morning and will be with us today and through tonight. Shouldn’t be too bad though, we live on top of a hill so no worries of flooding and our house. 🤞🤞

@CookingWithCJ 5 лет назад

Great looking birdy Barlow. Looks tasty as can be. Cheers brother.

@michaelfong5828 3 года назад

How long did u rest chicken?? No foil?? Eager to try this fast cook😍😍

@abdulhamza172 4 года назад

Chicken looking really good Can you cook 2 whole chickens at the same time with that method?

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

I'm sure you could!

@marcohernandez9674 4 года назад

Damn good looking chicken! If u truss the legs and wings they will cook more evenly with the rest of the bird. Just a little tip. Look damn good either way!

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

Thanks Marco! Appreciate you stopping by!

@yannickcaisse3969 4 года назад

Hi Barlow can you tell me what kind of spices you use for this recipe?

@splitfinger7719 4 года назад

I’m new to Weber Kettle bbq’ing. What do you have the bottom air damper set at? Follow up question, what is a good standard position for the bottom damper?

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

That is a great question! I typically close my bottom vent to about 1/4 way open once the grill temp is closing in on where I want it to be. If it holds, I'll just leave the top vent open but if the temp keeps going up, I'll close the top vent about halfway or more. I've heard a good way to think about the vents is that the bottom vent is your gas, and the top vent is your brakes. Your best bet is to just play around and experiment. You'll get the hang of it! 😉🔥🔥

@DaMacDoc 2 года назад

Great video! I have dumb question. Do you soak the wood chips in water first? I’m new to grilling.

@BarlowBBQ 2 года назад

No such thing as a dumb question! If you are using wood CHUNKS, no need to soak. Toss on a chunk or two and let it rip. If using wood CHIPS, yeah you could soak them for a little bit first. Otherwise they would just burn up immediately. Wood chunks are much more robust because of their size so they'll just slowly smolder and smoke for quite a while. Hope that helps and smoke em if ya got em! 😉🔥🔥

@DaMacDoc 2 года назад

@@BarlowBBQ Thanks! That helps a lot!

@jonathanmartinez4333 2 года назад

Remember pre-soak your wood so it won't burn to fast and also help for black smoke we don't want black smoke only clear white smoke for flavor the black smoke will give it a harsh smoke flavor

@BarlowBBQ 2 года назад

Once the charcoal is going and the wood is on, put the lid on and give it about 10-15 minutes for the black smoke to clear up. Then you can go ahead and put the meat on. 👍

@onlyychevys 5 лет назад

Great color! Looked good too. I hope that hurricane isn't bothering yall. Great video as always!

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Thanks man!! Rain came in this morning and will be with us through today and tonight. Under a flash flood warning but we live up on a hill so we should be ok. Appreciate ya looking out! ✌️✌️

@ivan.taufer 5 лет назад

Hi! My master touch kettle is coming tomorrow, meanwhile I'm checking out some tools to buy and I have a question for you: theese kettles have a thermometer but you use an extra thermo to keep track of the heat in the chamber, aren't build-in thermometers reliable? I was about to buy on Amazon a single thermo for meat just while checking out this video so..yea I thought, better ask them first! :)

@BarlowBBQ 5 лет назад

Hi Ivan, that’s a great question! So, the thermometer that’s built in to the kettle IS reliable and works just fine. BUT. The thermometer is on the opposite side of the lid’s top vent. When I smoke/cook indirect on the kettle, I place the lid with the top vent over the meat/indirect side, therefore the thermometer will be directly over the coals. The thermometer reads true, but it is showing the temp for the coals which are directly beneath and that temperature will be much much hotter than the temp over on the indirect side with the meat. That’s why I use another thermometer because I want to know what the grill temp is on the indirect side, not the hot side. Does that make sense? If Weber put their thermometer on the same side as the vent, I wouldn’t need to use another thermometer because it would be on the correct side that I need to watch. Thanks for getting in touch, and congratulations on your new Weber! You’re going to love it! Feel free to get in touch anytime should you have any questions. ✌️ -Matthew

@ivan.taufer 5 лет назад

@@BarlowBBQ yes It makes sense, you're right. So the perfect thermometer is the one with 2 sensors, right? One for the chamber and one in the meat so I don't even need to open the kettle to check it. I guess that's the best thing to have. Sorry for all this but here in Italy we have a very different grill culture so I'm very ignorant about low n slow 'American way' to do bbq! Many thanks 😀

@Dansull123 4 года назад

You use a digital thermometer but it seems like the kettle has one build in, was the kettle thermometer at the same temp?

@BarlowBBQ 4 года назад

You are correct, the kettle has a thermometer built in on the lid. BUT when cooking indirect like we are in this video, I set the lid so the vent is over the meat, thus the lid thermometer is over the coals. That means that the temp the lid thermometer reads would be MUCH higher than the temp on the side of the meat because the thermometer is over the hotter coals. Make sense? Great question!