TweetI have been asked if I think the Weber Kettle is the best charcoal grill on the market. My answer to that is a definitive no. The next question then is why do you love it so much. Well first in my opinion it is the best charcoal grill under 200 dollars on the market, perhaps the best (from a versatility stand point) under 400 dollars.
Next is how portable it is. While full sized, you can toss it in a truck bed with ease due to its light weight. Secure it with a bungee or a ratchet strap and you are good to go. Sure the “Big Green Egg” is better in many ways but I can’t load it into my truck for a tail gate party with no effort at all. I can also buy two Weber’s, Charcoal and a quarter beef or a pastured pig for less than one full sized Big Green Egg.
Another reason I love it, is this is the grill our Grandfathers and Great Grandfathers cooked with. This grill was first released in 1952. This is the grill packed into the back of 47 Fords and 45 Chevy trucks and taken out to the country side by the post war generation while raising the baby boomers. It became a symbol of our freedom in our nation, to go where we wanted and see our beautiful country. No other grill can really make this claim.
Many have come and gone but after 65 years the Weber is possibly more popular than ever, with a loyal cult following that even Jimmy Buffett would envy. Today we discuss making great meals on the Weber Kettle and some cool hacks and accessories to use with this great grill.
Join Me Today to Discuss…
This history of the weber kettle
The key is always do you go hot and fast or low and slow
Thoughts on bastes, marinades and brine
Rundown on some great accessories along with hacks for them or to replace them
22 and 14 Inch Skewers
Charcoal Briquette Holders
Slow N Sear and Smokenator
Weber Grates with Removable 12 Inch Center
Stainless Steel Whirlpool/Vortex For Weber Kettle
King Kooker Leg and Wing Rack
Porcelain Beer Can Chicken Sitter
Remember always it is technique over recipe
Resources for today’s show…
Join the Members Brigade
The Year 2013
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Walking To Freedom
TSP Gear
PermaEthos.com
TspAz.com
The Granddaddy’s Gun Club
Bullhead Fishing Forum – A new little site I started
Beautiful World – Bon Jovi
Sponsors of the Day
Western Botanicals
Ready Made Resources
Weber Resources, Products and Accessories
The Weber Kettle Forum and Club
Weber Kettle Club Facebook Page
Weber Kettle Fans Facebook Group
My Lemon Pepper Herbed Chicken Marinade
The Weber Kettle (Basic Version)
The Weber Kettle (Premium Version)
Awesome 22 Inch Skewers
Awesome 14 Inch skewers
Charcoal Briquette Holders
Slow N Sear
Smokenator
Weber Grate with Removable 12 Inch Center (steel)
Weber Grate with Removable Center (cast iron)
Stainless Steel Whirlpool For Weber Kettle
Weber Votex/Whirlpool Video Set Up Review
King Kooker Leg and Wing Rack
Porcelain Beer Can Chicken Sitter
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