How to Smoke on a Gas Grill | Smoked Ribs on a Napoleon Gas Grill

Smoking food on a gas grill isn't impossible, and Chef Tom will walk you through everything you need to know to get set up and smoking great food right away.
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  • @Morgohrr
    @MorgohrrАй бұрын

    I just bought a Napoleon Gaz Grill with the Napoleon Smoker Box and I stumbled on this 5 year old video that I am gonna save in my Watchlist. Thank you so much for that great tutorial!

  • @steves00010
    @steves000105 жыл бұрын

    Never commented but today I am for 2 reasons. One: The way you did it today has been the way I've done it since I was 13 and it's really cool to see a recognized pro do it the same way....feels good man. And two: the last line in the video is soooooo true, thank you for saying it though the water I was drinking came out of my nose when I heard it, lol.

  • @seanevans8840

    @seanevans8840

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same here... that looks familiar, but I do foil packs. Everything has turned out great so far as the days count down to the YS640 purchase.

  • @thepackoutdoors9435

    @thepackoutdoors9435

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too man. I was like dang he just called a lot of people out 😂

  • @Blacksheep-kq6mm

    @Blacksheep-kq6mm

    2 жыл бұрын

    100% if you can't make good food, it's not your equipment

  • @MagusFyre
    @MagusFyre5 жыл бұрын

    "...If you cannot make good Ribs on a Gas grill.... Its not the grill's fault." Cant be anymore true than that

  • @NOne-yt1tj

    @NOne-yt1tj

    5 жыл бұрын

    This... So true.

  • @jtepper

    @jtepper

    4 жыл бұрын

    Refreshing to hear that. So true. Great video!

  • @Blindauer717
    @Blindauer7175 жыл бұрын

    Chef Tom! I love watching all your videos. You are my favorite chef and my biggest inspiration. Thank you for what you do man!

  • @karinecarde1254
    @karinecarde12545 жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO MUCH dear Chef Tom!!! That is INCREDIBLY helpful!!!!! God bless you man 🙏

  • @mattc7311
    @mattc73115 жыл бұрын

    Watching the master at work never gets old! Keep em coming chef Tom.

  • @wellyouknow1641
    @wellyouknow16415 жыл бұрын

    Keep it coming Tom!! Love all the videos you do!

  • @thecornedog
    @thecornedog5 жыл бұрын

    Tom, you are the man! Thanks so much for this and giving me permission to make ribs on my gas grill!

  • @ivse9696
    @ivse96965 жыл бұрын

    Chef Tom is the best teacher for BBQ 👍👍👍

  • @kennethfharkin
    @kennethfharkin2 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video. I just got a Napoleon grill which came with a smoker box. I never had one before and this is the perfect guide on how to best use it. Thank you.

  • @leonardoguidos2560
    @leonardoguidos25605 жыл бұрын

    just the right information I needed....thanks so much chef!!!!

  • @HobiesGarageBBQ
    @HobiesGarageBBQ5 жыл бұрын

    I smoke all the time on a gas Weber. Tastes great. Nice video.

  • @philliptoole6439
    @philliptoole64393 жыл бұрын

    I literally just cooked my first rack of ribs EVER using a slightly modified version of this technique (I used my version of a Santa Maria tri-tip dry rub beforehand and also brushed the ribs with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce before wrapping them in foil). I have to say, these were some of the best ribs I have ever eaten!!! Thanks a bunch for a great video!!!

  • @skullboyz1968
    @skullboyz19683 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to try this on my new grill! Thanks for the instructions.

  • @PMPBBQ
    @PMPBBQ5 жыл бұрын

    Great recipe, and tips for anyone that uses a gas grill.

  • @frankwillet1609
    @frankwillet1609 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I’ve just bought a Napoleon Phantom grill and I am anxious to get started. You have answered several questions I’ve had, thanks 🇬🇧

  • @xathsis
    @xathsis5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. Needed this information.

  • @frankwillet1609
    @frankwillet16094 күн бұрын

    Thanks, I just grilled some pork ribs this past weekend. Although they tasted fine, a lot of positive comments, I felt they could have been better. I didn’t place water in the chamber nor did I wrap my ribs. Next time I’ll try your method, can’t wait!🇬🇧

  • @tonyarbs
    @tonyarbs5 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic. Thanks for the tip!

  • @IonianSoldier07
    @IonianSoldier073 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Buying a gas grill but ive only used charcoal. So I appreciate the advice and tips

  • @eliharrell4318
    @eliharrell43185 жыл бұрын

    We love you Tom!!!!

  • @jimwortham8634
    @jimwortham8634 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting been in the process of turning my gas grill and smoker use so far the best

  • @michaelmullins4372
    @michaelmullins43723 жыл бұрын

    Too funny, I was thinking the same thing since I seen your little kettle Grill smoking off to the right you actually got a smoke ring off a gas grill love it brother thank you you have a new subscriber!

  • @margaretkeays3434
    @margaretkeays34345 жыл бұрын

    I'll try the water trays...great video! I do have that smoker tray!

  • @mziemann8271
    @mziemann82715 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Looks great!

  • @RGsFood
    @RGsFood5 жыл бұрын

    Man, I never use my gas grill for anything but chicken breast, and the random thing I want done fast. This was awesome 👌

  • @kgthompson3
    @kgthompson35 жыл бұрын

    I like to use military canteen cups as water vessels in my smoker. They’re cheap, durable, slim profile, hold almost two cups of water, and available at any military surplus store.

  • @rosskline
    @rosskline3 жыл бұрын

    THIS is the video I was looking for. Awesome tutorial. Thanks!

  • @allthingsbbq

    @allthingsbbq

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @denisegomez1505
    @denisegomez1505 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing. I'm going to try this

  • @KAT-pi3pk
    @KAT-pi3pkАй бұрын

    At about 5 and a half minutes into the video, the comment is made that it is more work to smoke on a gas grill than a smoker. My opinion is that it depends upon the smoker. I bought one of those cheap smokers with a small fire box on the side. It takes a huge amount of effort to keep the fire at the right level to have an even temperature. I find that using the smoke box on my grill is much easier for managing the fire and grill temp. Great video.

  • @michaelmullins4372
    @michaelmullins43723 жыл бұрын

    Wow, love I came across your video awesome brother thank you!

  • @tylermead5027
    @tylermead50275 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what i was looking for.

  • @glibbylive4564

    @glibbylive4564

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tyler Mead man i went on a journey for this video

  • @michaeldill6950
    @michaeldill69504 жыл бұрын

    “It’s not the grills fault” haha savage

  • @brucecog421
    @brucecog4213 жыл бұрын

    We just set up a Napoleon LPG grill, that had a smoke box included! So, I was most glad to see this on YT, and am looking forward to trying out some ribs! Who knows, it may even be this weekend, as we will be having many of our family here visiting from away, and around from within easy driving distance!!

  • @allthingsbbq

    @allthingsbbq

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's great, enjoy! Thanks for watching!

  • @gilguzman8359
    @gilguzman83594 жыл бұрын

    This guy is excellent! Two ribs up!

  • @mikewhitman830
    @mikewhitman8305 жыл бұрын

    Never have thought of that! I will have to buy a little smoke box for my portable grill.

  • @NaEveryday
    @NaEveryday5 жыл бұрын

    Practice makes perfect amigo and patience

  • @migdclm
    @migdclm2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ! I will try this method .

  • @joshfirlotte
    @joshfirlotte4 жыл бұрын

    This was an awesome video

  • @ryanbornholdt329
    @ryanbornholdt3295 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I cook with gas most of the time. Much appreciated!

  • @Wacky08
    @Wacky082 жыл бұрын

    Chef Tom, I subscribed today because of this video. My Napoleon prestige Pro 665 should be shipping out this week! I am so excited to smoke while the rotisserie is rolling 🙏

  • @allthingsbbq

    @allthingsbbq

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

  • @TheMerriell
    @TheMerriell5 жыл бұрын

    Nice chef!

  • @greavous93
    @greavous935 жыл бұрын

    Ive been smoking on gas for probably 20 years now. Its crude compared to what we just saw but I just made a wire basket out of welded wire cloth with 1/2 inch spacing. You can get it at the hardware store. Then chopsawed up some oak or mesquite from the yard and placed the basket on the side burner to light it up before transferring into the chamber. What we saw today looked like a better design for sure but did the same job.

  • @irreverentrn2401
    @irreverentrn24013 жыл бұрын

    Your video was helpful! I’m trying to do hot smoked salmon today!

  • @vatanz8671
    @vatanz86712 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid 👌

  • @rocorocovitz8609
    @rocorocovitz86092 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video my friend! Those ribs looked tasty

  • @allthingsbbq

    @allthingsbbq

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

  • @BBQTERPS
    @BBQTERPS5 жыл бұрын

    Nice video bro. You should do a brisket flat next on a gas grill.

  • @arashahin
    @arashahin4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, chef Tom! That was great.

  • @bobcaygeon4533
    @bobcaygeon4533 Жыл бұрын

    Late to party. Finally a good tutorial on smoking on a gas grill. Not ready to buy a smoker but this looks like a great alternative. Best thing is, he wasn’t pushing unnecessary accessaries to smoke on a regular grill. Kinda like we used to do before the expensive smokers came into the market.

  • @allthingsbbq

    @allthingsbbq

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great compliment! And the ribs were really good. Thanks for watching!

  • @rneustel388
    @rneustel3885 жыл бұрын

    My husband’s got to see this! He has a smoker, but it would be interesting to see which he likes better as far as taste goes.

  • @priayief
    @priayief5 жыл бұрын

    Really cool tips. I never thought of doing that on my gas BBQ. Thanks

  • @oddstorm4652
    @oddstorm46522 жыл бұрын

    Really good video 👍. Thank you.

  • @allthingsbbq

    @allthingsbbq

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @LeonS-py2mp
    @LeonS-py2mpАй бұрын

    Bro. Your vid is on point. Best vid I’ve seen. Only discrepancy is that over the box is a no go zone for meat. If someone were to place meat over it (you don’t) it’ll taste like gasoline. Great F’ing job for gas grill smoking.

  • @hoovergrant
    @hoovergrant3 жыл бұрын

    Terrific vid, thank you!

  • @allthingsbbq

    @allthingsbbq

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @GIOUTDOORS
    @GIOUTDOORS5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid! Gonna try it with some fresh caught trout! Just a quick question, when you wrapped the ribs in foil, did you stop using the wood chips and just kept the heat low and indirect like before? Thanks.

  • @jamesvitug4195
    @jamesvitug41953 жыл бұрын

    Hey guys great video! I’m getting ready to try this on my Weber gas grill and I’m thinking of smoking it the day before finishing it in the foil. Do you think I will lose moisture? What about finishing in oven? Thanks for all your helpful tips! 👌🏽🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @guillaumekircher18
    @guillaumekircher182 жыл бұрын

    Easy to use and effective

  • @Will057
    @Will0573 жыл бұрын

    perfect video, I'm actually trying this method on my gas grill.

  • @allthingsbbq

    @allthingsbbq

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's great! Thanks for watching!

  • @Will057

    @Will057

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@allthingsbbq and i actually have the same model haha

  • @joshsinglefooter
    @joshsinglefooter5 жыл бұрын

    The beard......awesome!

  • @corn4b
    @corn4b4 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Napoleon has a charcoal tray that you can put wood pellets and use charcoal to cook instead of the gas. How would the cooking method be changed if we used the Napoleon charcoal/pellet tray? Do we still move the meat not on top but to the side and still need the water? How can you control temperature?

  • @scottnguyen3906
    @scottnguyen39062 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I'm going to smoke some ribs on mine for xmas.

  • @allthingsbbq

    @allthingsbbq

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Have a Merry Christmas & thanks for watching!

  • @Marc.S.78
    @Marc.S.785 жыл бұрын

    What are you doing??? A grill from Napoleon, a smoker box from Broil King and last but not least drip pans from Weber? You are going straight to hell, man! Keep up the great work 👍

  • @FurryWooki
    @FurryWooki5 жыл бұрын

    I'm waiting for the perfect moment to buy a pellet smoker. But till then, I've been smoking on my Weber gas grill for the past few years. Works great. I use a water pan and smoke box with either wood chips or pellets. Only other mod I've done is make a thick panel of foil to cover the rear vent on the hot side. That makes sure the smoke exits over the meat.

  • @bbadstew1

    @bbadstew1

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s something I wanted to hear! Just started trying this out and noticed that more smoke seems to escape than stay in the chamber.. I’ll try blocking my heat side off so it flows back over my meat!

  • @mubar_abdullah
    @mubar_abdullah Жыл бұрын

    Would love to hear your thoughts and maybe a tutorial of smoking a brisket on a gas grill.

  • @avega2792
    @avega27925 жыл бұрын

    Gas grills have their place. I've never really been a fan of gas grills, but I have one for short cooks and for convenience. But my money will always be on my charcoal grill! And yes, I can make awesome bbq on my gas grill, but it's better on my charcoal kettle!

  • @jonathanchan3698
    @jonathanchan36983 жыл бұрын

    Seems like as a general rule for gas grills, it's a good idea to have a water pan. Is that right? Love your explanation on gas vs wood grills and how they affect moisture

  • @mastaskilla
    @mastaskilla3 жыл бұрын

    Good info thanks...

  • @allthingsbbq

    @allthingsbbq

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @markgillson8096
    @markgillson80965 жыл бұрын

    I have the same grill, and just put a big chunk of smoking wood on top (in between) the deflector plates. It lasts a long time and no need to mess around with little chips and containers that burnout quite quickly.

  • @KobraKai2
    @KobraKai25 жыл бұрын

    Great Video i will try it. I have some questions: I have a broilking baron 440, does the type of gas grill you use matter? I have never smoked meat before. Are chips available for purchase in stores or are they simply chips of wood you made yourself? Do you monitor temperature of the meat with a thermometer what temp should they be? at what point do you wrap in foil and why? and finally, will the length of time it takes to cook deplete a full 20lbs tank of propane? sorry for so many questions but i need guidance sempai ;)

  • @jeffsilverii6180
    @jeffsilverii61802 жыл бұрын

    Man oh man I’m just thrilled to fiddle around with me new Napoleon grill and smoker box thanks for the wisdom ghost rider! Also do you put smoker box directly over burner or between two burner tubes?

  • @wieselflinck7514
    @wieselflinck75145 жыл бұрын

    Hi Chef, great video!!! Which Napoleon grill did you use?

  • @kenjeanis
    @kenjeanis3 жыл бұрын

    great video - super informative - thank you. Is there a website (couldn't find one) for the rub recipe & the cooking recipe - time on the rack, time in the foil etc...

  • @kenjeanis

    @kenjeanis

    3 жыл бұрын

    follow up - I need to make sure it's good because...I can't blame the grill !!!! :)

  • @RealStevenBanks
    @RealStevenBanks2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @kellyhay79
    @kellyhay795 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. You mentioned that you put coffee in the rub. Are you putting regular ground coffee or are you using the freeze dried coffee? If it's the regular grounds, are they soft when done or do they still have texture?

  • @JesseCohen
    @JesseCohen Жыл бұрын

    First grill I’ve bought for myself is the Napoleon Rogue SE, also a three burner, similar to the unit shown here. Thanks so much for the recipe and guide here. Ribs are one of the things I look forward to making, but I knew I needed to study up before attempting. That vertical rack, and especially the smoker box make a ton of sense, as smoke flow adjustment seems to be missing from Napoleons own branded box, and no port adjustments exist on the unit itself. I knew it had to be included somewhere in the arrangement, so I’ll be looking into adding those to my kit. Thanks so much! Side question, if anyone seeing this has experience, with regards to modding the lid, and/or cavity for better insulation of heat or retaking more of that precious smoke. Like say with oven seal strips around the lid, or adding adjustable air flow ports. Worth it, or no? It’s not something I’ll be attempting right away, but possibly down the road, if feasible. Or it may just come down to getting a dedicated vertical smoker. Thanks all!

  • @JesseCohen

    @JesseCohen

    Жыл бұрын

    Update: Sadly it seems that the design of the featured box has changed in two dramatic ways. It’s no longer fitted with the adjustable dampers in the lid, and it’s now flat bottomed, no longer following the angled contours of the Napoleon plates. Too bad.

  • @Rocco296
    @Rocco296 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Does this method work for smoking brisket as well?

  • @Krayvune
    @Krayvune2 жыл бұрын

    Nice one, any tips to prevent fire from the smoker box, i tried to lower the temperature to min. change smoker box place to indirect heat ( it stops the smoke ) i'm kinda clueless why my wood chops burn after 20mins

  • @bbadstew1
    @bbadstew14 жыл бұрын

    Ive just gotten into smoking on a gas grill (before I go full smoker) and when doing this it seems to me that more smoke seems to escape the back side opening on the bbq vs staying inside. Is that normal? Or should I be trying to block that off so more smoke stays in the chamber vs escaping?

  • @scottsinnett3360
    @scottsinnett33605 жыл бұрын

    C T ... give Malcom a call !!! He is in !!! Go to Mississippi !!! It would be KZread bbq history in the making !!! :)

  • @rlui0514
    @rlui05145 жыл бұрын

    Are you grilling or smoking in a controlled environment? Im a bit new at this so im having trouble maintaining a steady temp outside...any tips?

  • @gillbaltazar9212
    @gillbaltazar92125 жыл бұрын

    Wow, got to try this. Would pellets be OK to use?

  • @Spinkicksandrootbeer
    @Spinkicksandrootbeer5 жыл бұрын

    Can I have my grill on while I cook but smoke with my smoke tube at the same time? i.e grilling and smoking brats or chicken legs

  • @thebeatclinic680
    @thebeatclinic6804 жыл бұрын

    Do you think there would be any benefit to doing the same set up as you have here but used as an add on to regular grilling? Or do you have to smoke the meat for a few hours to get Smokey flavour?

  • @Adeptus_321
    @Adeptus_3215 жыл бұрын

    hello Chef Tom what marinade would you suggest for these ribs?

  • @karlbork6039
    @karlbork60393 жыл бұрын

    This is what life is all about.

  • @boolang2549
    @boolang25493 жыл бұрын

    Hello , quick question though if I’m gonna use a pellet tube do I still need to put drip pans with water to give moisture on the meat or that technique is only for if you are using a smoker box and wood chips? Thank you

  • @jhgannon
    @jhgannon5 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I just bought a Bradley Smoker tonight but after watching your video I’m tempted to return it. As an amateur BBQ cook I’m curious as to what dry rub you put on your ribs and what cut of ribs did you use? Sounds like you smoked the ribs for about 3 hours changing the wood chips twice - once every hour? I’m using a Sterling BBQ 565384 that I’m hoping to replicate what you’ve done with your ribs in this video. Thanks for the tips. Jay

  • @andrewkalydy6108

    @andrewkalydy6108

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do it. You can also use pellets in one of those boxes too. I find me they actually work a bit better than the wood chips and a lot more economical. I was considering investing in a pellet grill until I saw how many pellets they go through for a cook. I use 3-5 smoke boxes full for a 10+ hour cook, while the pellet grills are using 10lbs + !! No thanks. I will be getting an offset smoker soon though.

  • @lookerup1
    @lookerup13 жыл бұрын

    how well does propane grill usually hold smoke? because i want to know the smoke to leak out of the grill

  • @gujyjk9075
    @gujyjk90753 жыл бұрын

    I have a very important question at this point; If I don’t have Weber Drip pans, can I use some drip pans I have from the dollar store?, or, should I call the whole thing off?

  • @Redridge07
    @Redridge07Ай бұрын

    Wet chips also add moisture to the chamber.

  • @KyleKendall71
    @KyleKendall712 жыл бұрын

    How do you deal with the gaps for the rotisserie as well as the gap in the back of the hood? Or do you just live with the smoke loss b/c it is a gas grill and not a smoker?

  • @Matt-lm6ym
    @Matt-lm6ym3 жыл бұрын

    about what temperature do you take them off and wrap in foil?

  • @allyirfan8663
    @allyirfan86634 жыл бұрын

    I am curious as to what marinade was used

  • @LukeRT
    @LukeRT5 жыл бұрын

    Do you find the smoking done like this is more bitter tasting compared to a more blue smoke?

  • @adnanhajdarpasic5019
    @adnanhajdarpasic5019 Жыл бұрын

    Yummy

  • @sanchez071581
    @sanchez0715813 жыл бұрын

    Do have a video doing brisket on gas grill?

  • @seanjones2456
    @seanjones24563 жыл бұрын

    Two questions 1. What type of ribs were these? Babyback pork? 2. What is the best wood to use for ribs and how would i do sausage?

  • @attaway685
    @attaway6854 жыл бұрын

    I am trying this tomorrow. 2hrs then wrap then 2 more hours????

  • @nickoriol7005
    @nickoriol70053 жыл бұрын

    I know this is a couple of years old now, but I've just started getting more into grilling, and I love this video. Thank you so much for making this! I have one question. About how long did it take before wrapping the ribs in foil? I know you said it was about 4 1/2 hours when you removed the foil packets from the grill, but I was wondering how long were the ribs on before putting them in the foil packets? Thanks again!

  • @allthingsbbq

    @allthingsbbq

    3 жыл бұрын

    The ribs were on 2-2.5 hours before wrapping. Here is the written out recipe for this that you might find helpful: www.atbbq.com/thesauce/tips-techniques/how-to-smoke-ribs-on-a-gas-grill/

  • @nickoriol7005

    @nickoriol7005

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@allthingsbbq Awesome! Thank you very much!

  • @jldkrank
    @jldkrank2 ай бұрын

    I have a 3 burner Napoleon. Should I just use the one under the smoker box?

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