Grills still using ceramic bricks or lava rocks

 

Does anyone know of a propane grill that still uses ceramic bricks or lava
rocks?  We had a cheap Fiesta
grill that had them, and it lasted for years.  The Kenmore we have now is only
five years old, and it is
rusted through, which is bad enough, but the main problem is the design that
allows grease to pool in
the bottom, instead of burning off almost immediately.  It fills the catch can
to overflowing, and the
patio is stained from it spilling, etc.  The rusting is probably caused by this,
too (we keep it covered
when not in use.)
I don't see any new grills in the stores that still use this system.  We would
even consider buying a better
brand used, if they had this, like maybe a Weber or Ducane?  
J.

 


Hi - I got a Weber grill that is great.  One of the small ones, it has
a hole in the bottom that collects grease in a foil pan.  I think it
is a Weber "Q" grill.  It has a stainless steel burner that runs in a
oval circle around the grill.  At first I thought it didnt heat up
enough that way, no flames going anywhere! But no - it gets hot and
cooks pretty perfect.

 


We tried putting ceramic bricks in a BBQ not designed for them, and it
didn't work as well. Then we tried lining the bottom of the grill with
heavy duty aluminum foil and this has made a world of difference.

James

 



rocks?  We had a cheap Fiesta

five years old, and it is

allows grease to pool in

to overflowing, and the

this, too (we keep it covered

even consider buying a better

If you're serious about barbeque (rather than just grilling) look at
the Traeger wood pellet barbeques.  It cooks like a convection oven
but with smoke.  I just made some pork loin ribs on mine that were
probably the best I've ever done.

Of course, they're kind of spendy, but results-wise, nothing else
compares.

Dennis (evil)
--
The honest man is the one who realizes that he cannot
consume more, in his lifetime, than he produces.