The 1980 Weber Kettle Barbecue Manual (often titled 59 Great Recipes for Covered Cooking the Weber Way) is a vintage 32-page booklet, measuring 5.5" x 8.5", that covers instructions for setting up, cleaning, and cooking on a Weber charcoal kettle. These booklets, produced in the late 1970s and early 1980s, are designed for "covered cooking" techniques.
Key Features and Content
Recipes: The book features 59 recipes covering beef, lamb, pork, poultry, fish, seafood, vegetables, breads, pasta, and wok cooking.
Techniques: Covers direct vs. indirect cooking methods, setting up the grill, and using a meat thermometer.
Examples of Recipes/Content:
"TV Dinner": Cubed round steak or pot roast with veggies in foil.
Orange & Raisin Sauce for Ham.
Stuffed Peppers (using indirect method).
Lamburgers (using direct method).
Sauces & Marinades.
Maintenance: Instructions for cleaning the kettle, including using spray-type oven cleaner, and building an aluminum foil pan.