🔥The charcoal basket setup is great for roasting and requires filling the baskets with red-hot briquettes.
🍗The vortex method is perfect for cooking chicken wings at high indirect heat, resulting in crispy skin.
🐍The snake method is ideal for low and slow cooking, such as brisket or pulled pork, using a line of briquettes that slowly burn.
🛤️Charcoal rails, although old-school, provide ample space for briquettes and can be used for both roasting and low and slow cooking.
How long will the charcoal basket setup burn?
—The charcoal basket setup can provide about 4 to 5 hours of burn time, but it may vary depending on the type of charcoal used.
What is the advantage of the vortex method for cooking chicken wings?
—The vortex method allows for high indirect heat, resulting in crispy skin and perfectly cooked chicken wings.
How long can the snake method burn for low and slow cooking?
—The snake method can provide about 8 to 10 hours of burn time, but it can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the length of the snake.
Are charcoal rails still effective for modern Weber grills?
—While charcoal rails may be considered old-school, they can still be used effectively for roasting and low and slow cooking, providing ample space for briquettes.
Can these setups be used with other grill brands?
—While these setups are specifically designed for Weber grills, some methods, such as the vortex and snake methods, can be adapted for other charcoal grills.
00:00In this video, Aaron from Low and Slow Basics demonstrates four essential setups for perfect BBQ on a Weber grill.
02:19The first setup is the charcoal basket method, great for roasting. Fill the baskets with red-hot briquettes for about 4-5 hours of burn time.
06:33The vortex method is perfect for cooking chicken wings. Use a vortex to create high indirect heat and achieve crispy skin.
09:43For low and slow cooking, the snake method is ideal. Arrange a line of briquettes that slowly burn, providing 8-10 hours of cooking time.
39:59The charcoal rails setup, although old-school, offers ample space for briquettes and can be used for both roasting and low and slow cooking.
