First smoke on a Weber kettle

[Brewandque]

I was gifted a Weber kettle and tried it for a smoke for the first time today. I got a late start and didn't have time for 3-2-1. So I found a recipe online that called for 2 hours at 300, 1 hour wrapped and a finish of 20 minutes uncovered once sauced. I couldn't get the grill to go above 250. I banked all the coals to one side and used a water plan with beer in it. So I changed the plan to do 2.75 hours at 250 then wrapped with honey, butter and some rub and put it in the oven at 350 for an hour. They turned out fantastic. Maybe a touch overdone but very good for my first try. Next time I'd scale the oven back to 300 or shorten the time.

Here's the finished product.

 

[Sven Svensson]

Nice work! We’ve all cut our smoking teeth on a kettle. Those look very tasty.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Looks good to me! Don't be afraid to try ribs hot and fast, no wrap and see how you like them. About the only way I do them now.

 

[tbern]

Look delicious, nice job!

 

[SmokinAl]

Ribs look fantastic!!
Al

 

[mr_whipple]

Nice. I did some baby backs on the kettle yesterday with the slow 'n sear.

 

[JLeonard]

Good looking ribs and plate. Love seeing kettles getting a work out.
Jim

 

[Brewandque]

Thanks everyone. I was very pleased with the end product. I think the use of a water pan contributed to the temp getting locked in at 250. Which is a good temp in it's own right.

 

[JLeonard]

As hot/humid as its been here in Mississippi if I can get the temps anywhere under 300 degrees I let it run.
Jim