How to Barbecue in a Kettle Grill Published May 25, 2011 8:00 AM Food SHARE 2. Place top grill grate into grill and open grate door over coals. Insert three or four soaked wood chunks onto coals; close grate. Brenda Weaver 3. Cover grill with lid and heat for ten minutes. Scrape grate with grill brush, then place meat over water-filled foil pan. Brenda Weaver 4. Cover grill and open vents; position top vents over meat. Replenish with coals as needed to maintain temperature of 250°. Brenda Weaver MORE TO READ RELATED Hone Your Knife (And Sharpening Skills) With This Simple Method Our test kitchen manager shows you how to achieve the perfect edge. READ NOW RELATED The Revival of an Under-the-Radar Idli from Kerala Meet the people keeping the tradition alive. RELATED Jacques Pépin’s Carrot Crepes Go with Everything—from Leftovers to Weekend Brunch Vegetables don’t have to be savory.