Things You'll Need:
- Weber smoker grill
- Charcoal
- Chimney starter
- Hardwood chunks
- Water
- Foods to grill
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Step 1
Light the charcoal. The easiest way to light charcoal is to use a chimney starter. Remove the water pan and top grate. Place the chimney starter on the charcoal grate below. Place a couple sheets of wadded-up newspaper under the wire rack of the starter, then fill the starter chamber with charcoal. Light the newspaper through the holes on the side. No starter fluid is needed. Lump charcoal should be ready to use within 15 minutes. Charcoal briquettes will take 20 to 30 minutes.
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Step 2
Pour the charcoal into the charcoal ring of the grill once the charcoal is ready. Be careful when handling the hot starter and protect your hands with insulated barbecue mitts.
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Step 3
Soak a few large chunks of hardwood in water while the charcoal is heating. Once the charcoal is ready to use, put the wood directly onto the hot coals.
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Step 4
Place the center section on the grill and fill the water pan nearly full. The water will maintain the temperature between 225 and 250.
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Step 5
Add the top grate to the grill assembly and put your meat onto the grill. Close the lid.
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Step 6
Open the top vent to allow smoke to escape. Open and close the bottom vent to control the temperature. Opening the bottom vent to allow in more air will raise the temperature; closing it will lower the temperature.
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Step 7
Add more chunks of hardwood through the door in the side when the smoke begins to die out. A full ring of charcoal will cook for four to six hours. If you need to cook longer, add more charcoal through the side door.
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Step 8
Add more warm water every few hours as needed.
