This Might Be My New Favorite Way to Make Chicken on the Weber Kettle

In this video, I’ll show you how to cook a perfect rotisserie chicken on a Weber kettle over live fire. It’s the best upgrade you can make to your backyard BBQ without overcomplicating things. From dry brining for crispy skin, to setting up your charcoal and wood for clean, even heat, to basting with rich pork fat and herbs — I walk you through everything step by step. Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or just to make your neighbors jealous, this rotisserie chicken is as impressive as it is simple. What you’ll learn: 1. How to set up a Weber kettle for live fire rotisserie cooking 2. Why dry brining makes all the difference 3. How to truss your bird for even cooking 4. The secret to that rich, smoky flavor and crispy skin 5. Why a rotisserie kit is worth every penny for kettle owners Recipe: https://www.patreon.com/posts/134274468 More Context (The Afterburn): https://www.patreon.com/posts/134269778 Join the Pitmaster's Circle → https://patreon.com/forkandembersbbq Get behind-the-scenes pics, monthly BBQ tips, unlisted extras, access to our private BBQ Discord, merch, and more. Recommended Gear (Affiliate Links) I only recommend products I actually use and trust — some of these are affiliate links, which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. Weber Rotisserie Kit (for Kettle Grills): Weber Branded: https://shoplowes.me/3ZXFYLx OnlyFire: https://amzn.to/46bNMx4 Weber Branded: https://amzn.to/451caiL Wevac Chamber Vacuum Sealer (CV12) My audience gets 15% off all Wevac products with the links below or coupon code: forkandembers WeVac Vacuum Sealer: https://wevactech.com/products/16050460375313821921492018?source_type=sales_plugin_af&slt=sales_plugin_af&referral_code=KYAG9W89DJ77 Cutter Bag Roll: https://wevactech.com/products/16065371458403051985722210?source_type=sales_plugin_af&slt=sales_plugin_af&referral_code=KYAG9W89DJ77 US: https://wevactech.com/referral/forkembers UK: https://uk.wevactech.com/referral/forkembers CA: https://ca.wevactech.com/referral/forkembers AU: https://au.wevactech.com/referral/forkembers Thermometers: ThermaPro Instant Read — https://amzn.to/3X5LhHN ThermaPro Bluetooth — https://amzn.to/3WTaowD Weber Lid Thermometer — https://amzn.to/4gIsvMW Fire Tools: Weber Chimney Starter — https://amzn.to/4aQH2ne Kingsford Chimney Starter — https://amzn.to/3PVhpcQ Tumbleweed Starters — https://amzn.to/4itehAA Jo Chef Torch — https://amzn.to/3XQ0Va1 BBQ Essentials: My BBQ Kit — https://amzn.to/43xTKoY Nice-to-Have Extras — https://amzn.to/3FnFwPz Oil Spritzer — https://amzn.to/3GKWEz7 Food Prep & Storage: Food Storage Containers — https://amzn.to/4jNx7UA Brining Container — https://amzn.to/44LZldJ Watch Next: Plan Your BBQ Like a Pro → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QfFN5HLZoA Alabama White Sauce & History → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5bTZugyJIY Healthy Grilled Peruvian Chicken → https://youtu.be/VaT6OL1HE0Q Master the Reverse Sear → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9sd_nHkV-I Weber Smokey Mountain | The Complete Guide → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urzz4ak-2Wk Old Country Brazos Offset Guide → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdKk8Yog0Oc Smoked Turkey Made Easy → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFSBCzp_t7c Perfectly Smoked Prime Rib → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb8FN7zXeQo Sugar-Free Smoked Ribs → https://youtu.be/Tso5uO5Vynw How to Truss Chicken (Jacques Pepin): https://youtu.be/VxlcSzMOG9o?si=4P798Cv06u6drYbO Smoked Salmon on a Weber Smokey Mountain → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNLPLOyAFO4 Connect with Me: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forkandembers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.stanfield.14/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkandembers/ Timecodes: 00:00 – Rotisserie Chicken on Weber Kettle (Intro) 02:24 – How to dry Brine Whole Chicken 03:40 – How to Truss Whole Chicken 06:12 – How to Place Whole Chicken on Rotisserie 07:18 – How to Light Fire for Rotisserie on Weber Kettle 08:51 – How to Assemble Rotisserie kit for Weber Kettle 09:49 – WeVac Promotional Segment 11:27 – Garlic Herb Baste for Rotisserie Chicken 13:57 – Taste Test 15:10 – Subscribe for More BBQ Content 🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators. You Sexy Thing (Single Version) by Hot Chocolate, https://lickd.lnk.to/y2z1V3ID License ID: 3kO8rV6bWLq If you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: https://go.lickd.co/Get-A-Free-Trial 🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators. 634-5789 (2006 Remaster) [Single Version] by Wilson Pickett, https://lickd.lnk.to/UtmwbSID License ID: aE64M5yxvKD If you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: https://go.lickd.co/Get-A-Free-Trial