How To Use The Weber Kettle Rotisserie

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So, you bought the Weber Kettle Charcoal Rotisserie. Now what? From how to set it up on your grill how to cook a whole chicken, let me walk you through the entire process so you get to know this great new Weber accessory!


What's In The Box

  • 1ea 22” Rotisserie Ring
  • 1ea Rotisserie Motor with Hanger and Hardware
  • 1ea Rotisserie Skewer
  • 2ea Rotisserie Forks with Hardware

Perfect For

  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Pork Loin
  • Ribs and More

Getting Started

  • Open box and read instructions
  • Assemble Motor hanger and forks
  • Hand wash and dry rotisserie skewer and forks
  • Test fit to your kettle and adjust how it sits so that cutouts in ring line up with any nuts found on various models of 22” kettles
  • Test fit lid and ensure it closes completely
Chef’s Tip – if there is a small gap, double check to ensure you have setup the ring onto the kettle correctly.  A small gap may appear, but should go away once the ring has been cooked with a couple times

Set Up

  • Clean and remove any ash
  • Remove the top grill grate and store (you won’t have this on when rotisserie cooking)
  • Indirect cooking either using charcoal baskets or indirect placement of charcoal
  • Drip pan to catch any food drippings

Chef’s Tips

  • Watch for hanging wings on chickens or turkeys, clip if needed
  • Truss chickens or turkeys if desired or tie legs to help avoid any hangups
  • DO NOT use wire to tie up chickens or turkeys, butchers twine works great
  • When done using the rotisserie, hand wash the skewer and forks and dry