[CH] smoking chiles

Andie Paysinger (asenji@earthlink.net)
Fri, 21 Aug 1998 20:00:33 -0700

Re Janet's mention of smoking chiles on a Weber grill.

I have one of the big, deep, kettle-type Weber grills - with the coals on one
side and the peppers on the other side they still got a bit scorched and had
to be shifted about so all were equally treated.
Then I had a brainstorm.
I went to a sheet metal shop and had a "chimney" made for the Weber.

It is the exact circumference and the lid fits on it just like on the kettle. 
It is 12 inches tall  and has a 1" wide flange (shelf) all around the inside
about  1  1/2 " below the top rim   
It also has a couple of handles welded on to either side (regular store bought
hardware handles) 

The grid  rests on the flange and the peppers can cover the entire top.
I use hardwood  and after it has burnt down to coals, I throw in a couple of
cups water-soaked chips set the "chimney" in place and clap the lid on.  works great.

I also bought a tall "fish smoker" from an ad in the Pennysaver for $20.  it
also has a thermometer  similar to the Weber.
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