My New Weber 22 Kettle

[kruizer]

I just bought the Weber Kettle and I have to say, this is the easiest thing to control temps on that I have. My OKJ highland is fussy and my Camp Chef Woodwind is unsteady (plus or minus 30 degrees). The Weber holds plus or minus 5 degrees once I have it set. I will probably be doing a lot of smoking on this in the future. Just sayin.

 

[motocrash]

Many good cooks in your future!
A peek at my Weberama.When smoking on kettle or WSM,the Joe is used to grill "pacifiers" and is also used to bank coals/start a fresh batch for long cooks.

 

[gmc2003]

You won't see me arguing with Kettle logic. Mine get used more then the WSM.

Chris

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

My Performer kettle is my go to. You’re going to find out there is almost nothing you can’t do with one.

 

[gmc2003]

I forget to mention, Now your going to want a Vortex to go with that new kettle.

Chris

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

Aside from tongs, a good grill brush etc...Chris is right. The vortex is the ONLY way to do wings.

 

[kruizer]

Yeah, that Vortex is kind of expensive though.

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

Trust me, worth every penny. And I’m pretty cheap.

 

[motocrash]

You can use a SS mixing bowl/pet bowl of appropriate shape with the end cut out to accomplish the task for $10-15.

 

[hillbillyrkstr]

Can’t beat a weber kettle! I have and 18 and a 22. If it was good enough for my old man it’s good enough for me!

Scott

 

[chopsaw]

Yeah, that Vortex is kind of expensive though.

you'll get great results without it . You're gonna love that thing .

 

[SmokinAl]

I have 2 kettles & use them both all the time.
One is set up with a kettle pizza attachment & I only use it for pizza & calzone.
Al

 

[jgates237]

So what does the vortex actually do, channel the heat straight up? Looks like you use less coals as well.

Is it intended for long smokes too? If so is it difficult to add more coals?

 

[gmc2003]

So what does the vortex actually do, channel the heat straight up? Looks like you use less coals as well.

Is it intended for long smokes too? If so is it difficult to add more coals?

The Vortex has many different applications. When doing poultry and other meats that require indirect high heat then you put the smaller opening facing upwards. The heat is directed towards the lid of the Kettle and follows the lid's shape downwards to the grate. It's great for poultry and other meats(like steak). If you want to use it for longer cooks like butts or whole chickens then place the Vortex on the charcoal grate with the big side facing up, and put your meat in the middle of the Vortex. If needed with the gourmet grate refilling isn't hard. I've never had to refill mine unless cooking wings for a larger party. I don't use it for longer smokes so I don't have any examples sorry.

I used it here to make chicken fried steak:
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/chicken-fried-steak-and-sausage-gravy.275549/

Chris

 

[Smoke23]

Congrats on your new toy. Smoked or grilled you’re gonna be turning out some great food off that.

 

[issom beituni]

I love my kettles

 

[b-one]

You can get a rotisserie ring and get things spinning......

 

[Walchit]

Everyone's webers are looking awesome in here. I got a char-griller premium kettle and really like it, so after some research I wanted a weber. Now I have 4 that I bought for 60 bucks off Craigslist. Have 2 of them cleaned up, bout to order stainless steel ash sweepers from weber part number is #90720 30.56 a piece 7 dollar shipping no matter what you order.

The red one was made in 1995, and the black one is a 2001. They didn't look like they had ever been cleaned. The Kenmore handles are off of the grey one, 1990-1991
Sanded them and filled the letters in with sharpie, then hit them with a couple coats of poly.

 

[tag0401]

Congrats on your kettle, my kettle is now my go to for small smokes!