Gas grill with or without lava stones?
In summer, barbecues are the most popular way of preparing meat for many, but there are two large camps here, the gas and charcoal grills. Once you have decided on a gas grill, the next question quickly arises, namely with or without lava stones?
Gas grills have clear advantages and disadvantages over charcoal grills. Whether with or without lava stones, a gas grill usually takes up a lot more space than the charcoal variant and has a higher purchase price. In addition, you always have to have a gas bottle in the house and the typical charcoal grill taste cannot be imitated by a gas grill. The space required, the gas supply and the lack of charcoal taste are rewarded with quick grilling and better temperature control. And if you don't like the charcoal taste anyway, you can only benefit from a grill with gas.
Gas grill without stones
- A gas grill without stones has the advantage that it is usually easier to clean. Fat or marinade can easily drip onto the lava stones. These absorb the liquids, but after a certain time there is often an unpleasant smoke development.
- In addition, indirect grilling is usually much easier with grills without stones, as there are often several flames that can be controlled differently. With the variants with lava stones, this type of grilling is often not possible at all. But also pay attention to the arrangement of the flames, because with burners arranged in a circle, the heat distribution can be very uneven.
Advantages of the lava stones
- Lava stones do not only have disadvantages and those that do exist can also be contained somewhat. First of all, the stones can be exchanged or replaced regularly (every 1 to 2 years, depending on the frequency of use). getting cleaned. And a bowl of water under the stones also helps that the stones do not absorb as much fat and marinade.
- In addition, newer models (e.g. B. von Weber) a certain flame technique, which curbs the smoke development. The flames are arranged to the side and therefore the fat does not drip directly into the flame.
You want to change the lava stones on your grill and don't know what to do with it ...
- The big advantage of lava rock grills is the heat distribution and storage. The heat is distributed better, which favors more even cooking. In addition, you can grill with residual heat, which in turn saves gas.
Both variants have advantages and disadvantages, so think carefully about what you want to use your grill for and what you particularly value. Regardless of which variant you choose, it is always important to get advice from professional staff, a CE mark (number 0085) and instructions for use in German.
