Accessories, Mods, and More


 
teer hardy

teer hardy

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As a novice to the world of Weber, and a newly minted owner of a 22.5" OTS what upgrades or modifications would you make/purchase (in order of priority)?

I have upgraded the grate and purchased a chimney. What's next?

Cheers!
 
I would get some bricks, or charcoal baskets, or charcoal rails....something to be able to cook indirect and cut a slit in the lip of the kettle to slip a thermometer wire under the lid without pinching it. For instance I like to sear a tri-tip over direct heat then go indirect until I get to the desired internal temp. I also recommend a light. I have the one that clamps to my deck rails.
 
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Dwain Pannell said:
I would get some bricks, or charcoal baskets, or charcoal rails....something to be able to cook indirect and cut a slit in the lip of the kettle to slip a thermometer wire under the lid without pinching it. For instance I like to sear a tri-tip over direct heat then go indirect until I get to the desired internal temp. I also recommend a light. I have the one that clamps to my deck rails.
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Does high-heat Rustoleum work after cutting the notch to prevent rusting?
 
Dwain Pannell said:
I would get some bricks, or charcoal baskets, or charcoal rails....something to be able to cook indirect and cut a slit in the lip of the kettle to slip a thermometer wire under the lid without pinching it. For instance I like to sear a tri-tip over direct heat then go indirect until I get to the desired internal temp. I also recommend a light. I have the one that clamps to my deck rails.
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I agree pretty much with Dwain except I would say "and" instead of "or". I used both fire bricks and charcoal baskets but I used them for different things, I use fire bricks for two main things. One, I use them to set up low and slow cooking and smoking. They are perfect for reverse searing because the bricks create a clear barrier and you can raise the actual level of the charcoal right up next to the grate which makes for awesome searing temps immediately available on the same grill without having to make any adjustments. Second, I use them on top of the cooking grate as a barrier for casserole dishes and baking. Think of it as the difference between stove top cooking and putting something in the oven. I use the charcoal baskets for cooking with indirect heat for something like a roast or for things such as cassaroles together with fire bricks. I also use them for rotisserie cooking. Lots of applications for both. IMO, those two items together with a thermometer really move you to the next level in what you can do with a kettle.
 
Your Weber kettle really doesn't need any mods or anything. You might get a Maverick remote thermometer to monitor cooking and meat temps.
 
As far as mods go the kettle is so efficient it really doesn't need any and standard accessories do a fine job. The only accessory mod I made for the kettle was to make a coal basket so I can shake and sift out ash and spent coals and recycle the remaining coals in the basket for the next cook simply by adding more fresh coals on top.

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nice big basket. i've been wanting to do one for several years but always seem to have excuses to not do it. yer pic gives me a good push.
 
George L said:
As far as mods go the kettle is so efficient it really doesn't need any and standard accessories do a fine job. The only accessory mod I made for the kettle was to make a coal basket so I can shake and sift out ash and spent coals and recycle the remaining coals in the basket for the next cook simply by adding more fresh coals on top.

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Thanks, George. I've been thinking about making one for my 26" OTG, mainly to keep the hot coals off the side of the bowl when doing HH chicken cooks. I might as well make one for 22" kettles while I'm at it. What's the bottom?
 
Dave Russell said:
Thanks, George. I've been thinking about making one for my 26" OTG, mainly to keep the hot coals off the side of the bowl when doing HH chicken cooks. I might as well make one for 22" kettles while I'm at it. What's the bottom?
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The bottom is the same, expanded steel.
It doesn't show the bottom, but here's another shot of the basket.

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You might want to consider a rotisserie. They're a great way to do whole chickens or a small turkey, as well as many roasts.
 
I agree, a rotis is a nice accessory. I've never owned one up until just a couple of years ago. The very first item I did on the rotis was a tri-tip and it came out great.

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looks like its tied. i'll weld mine when i make mine as i got a portable gas setup.
also when i cut this stuff i use a grinder to smooth out all the sharp edges.
after ripping a finger open long ago i don't like being around sharp edges.
 
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