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

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

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

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