How do I use my Weber grill as a smoker?

Table of Contents:

1. How do I use my Weber grill as a smoker?
2. What can you cook on a Weber smoker?
3. What can you smoke on a Weber Smokey Mountain?
4. Why does my Weber grill smoke so much?
5. Why does my Weber Q smoke so much?
6. When should I replace my Weber burner?
7. How do you clean a clogged propane tank?
8. Can a propane hose get clogged?
9. How can you tell if your gas line is clogged?
10. How do you remove gas from pipes?
11. How long does it take to purge gas line?
12. Do I need to purge gas line?
13. Can you purge a gas line with air?
14. Which gas is used for purging?

How do I use my Weber grill as a smoker?

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What can you cook on a Weber smoker?

1. Smoked Chicken Wings with Hoisin Glaze.
2. Teriyaki Pork Belly with Jasmine Rice.
3. Beginner Brisket.
4. Smoked pepper salmon.
5. Smoked Trout.
6. Apple-brined, hickory-smoked turkey.
7. Apple Smoked Beer Chicken.
8. Applewood Smoked Ham.

What can you smoke on a Weber Smokey Mountain?

Prep Smoke Wood I use 3-6 fist-sized chunks of dry smoke wood, usually apple, cherry or oak. I don't soak them in water before placing them on the hot coals. Experiment with the type and amount of smoke wood to find out what you like best.

Why does my Weber grill smoke so much?

When a grill is producing soot it usually means that the grill needs to be cleaned. The first thing to try cleaning are the air shutters at the base of the burner(s). If they are dirty, the burners can produce yellow flames and lots of soot. Click here for info on cleaning air shutters.

Why does my Weber Q smoke so much?

generally it is oil or fat on the grill. First of all Look at the inside of the BBQ does it have a build up of oil/fat/charred food remains in it?, does the drip tray have oil/fat in it? If so clean them. Next thing to consider - check the burner tubes for signs of oil/fat dripping directly onto them.

When should I replace my Weber burner?

When the burners have cracked or split, or the portholes are linked together, or the burners are falling apart, it is time to replace them.

How do you clean a clogged propane tank?

Soak the hose in warm, soapy water for a few minutes to clean it. Use a grease-cutting dish soap. Rinse the hose under running water and allow it to dry.

Can a propane hose get clogged?

A propane hose can get clogged by debris or organic materials. So it is possible that is why you are not getting any gas through the line. It also could be a faulty regulator, valve, empty tank or a leak somewhere.

How can you tell if your gas line is clogged?

The first indication of a blocked natural gas line is usually your home appliances not working as well as you expect them to. The gas will seem low even if the appliance is turned up too high. This is because the gas supply is impacted by the blockage.

How do you remove gas from pipes?

Mix some dishwashing liquid with water in the spray bottle. Next loosen the cap that is installed on the pipe protruding from the wall or ceiling. Use one pipe wrench to twist the cap counterclockwise and place the other wrench on the pipe to stabilize it.

How long does it take to purge gas line?

This could take anywhere from one to 10 minutes to bleed air out of the lines as the gas starts to flow. Once the pilot is lit, continue to press the valve knob inward for 30 seconds before releasing it.

Do I need to purge gas line?

You don't need to purge the line before removing the cap. You will smell some gas, CT covered the situation. My standard procedure is to shut off any water heater by turning dial to off and shutting off the valve to the water heater.

Can you purge a gas line with air?

Any purging of natural gas, or purging of air or other contents with natural gas, should only be done in a well-ventilated area or by safely venting the contents into the outside atmosphere where there are no people, animals, structures or sources of ignition present.

Which gas is used for purging?

The most common purge gases commercially available in large quantities are nitrogen and carbon dioxide. Other inert gases, e.g. argon or helium may be used. Nitrogen and carbon dioxide are unsuitable purge gases in some applications, as these gases may undergo chemical reaction with fine dusts of certain light metals.