Tim Granzeau
TVWBB Member
My preferred way to cook a thick steak is a low temperature roast followed by a quick sear. I am interested in adapting this to a Weber kettle with the addition of smoke.
There are a number of ways to do this on a Weber kettle. Consider the following ideas and share your own.
FIRST: Low-Temperature Roasting - Using BBQ Techniques on a Weber kettle:
1. The Minion method offers real promise for the slow roast phase, using very little charcoal.
2. The Smokenator, or equivalent offers another way to roast at low temperatures.
3. A flower pot with an electric charcoal starter and sawdust can provide lots of smoke with low level heat.
SECOND: High-Temperature Searing with Charcoal or a Skillet:
1. The other side of a Smokenator, with coals, may be hot enough for searing.
2. Use the top of your charcoal chimney to sear. I do this with single steaks.
3. Use the kettle with a small grate on top of some charcoal.
4. Sear directly on charcoal briquettes. This is a wonderful method and adds "texture".
5. You can sear on a cook top with a grill pan or cast iron skillet.
Now it's time for testing...and your ideas.
Tim
There are a number of ways to do this on a Weber kettle. Consider the following ideas and share your own.
FIRST: Low-Temperature Roasting - Using BBQ Techniques on a Weber kettle:
1. The Minion method offers real promise for the slow roast phase, using very little charcoal.
2. The Smokenator, or equivalent offers another way to roast at low temperatures.
3. A flower pot with an electric charcoal starter and sawdust can provide lots of smoke with low level heat.
SECOND: High-Temperature Searing with Charcoal or a Skillet:
1. The other side of a Smokenator, with coals, may be hot enough for searing.
2. Use the top of your charcoal chimney to sear. I do this with single steaks.
3. Use the kettle with a small grate on top of some charcoal.
4. Sear directly on charcoal briquettes. This is a wonderful method and adds "texture".
5. You can sear on a cook top with a grill pan or cast iron skillet.
Now it's time for testing...and your ideas.
Tim