Gas grill tips

Although propane and natural gas based barbeques are less popular in the UK than charcoal grills, no doubt due to the fact that they are a lot more expensive, they do have a number of advantages over the more traditional charcoal model. They heat up quicker, are easier to clean, and produce far less in the way of black smoke than their charcoal equivalent.

Gas grills use something known as lava rocks as a secondary heating element.

These look, and behave, a little like charcoal, but the two are far from interchangeable. You can heat lava rocks many times before they need to be replaced. These are heated by the gas flame, and glow red when hot, hence the name.

You need to keep these rocks clean if you want to avoid flare-ups caused by grease getting stuck to the rock and then catching fire, which can burn the food.

Be sure to clean and replace the rocks according to the instructions given by the manufacturer.After you’ve finished all your grilling for the day, turn up the gas burner to full power for five minutes or so to burn off any grease and drippings from the lava rocks.

Turn and rearrange the lava rocks every so often to ensure even heating and cleaning and replace the rocks when they start to look dirty and break.

Lava rocks should never be more than a layer deep, so avoid stacking them or your grill will not function correctly.

Keep the grill away from anything that might be flammable, such as brush, trees, or wooden outhouses. Never use your grill indoors, even if you think that there is little or no risk of fire.

Thoroughly inspect your grill before beginning, ensuring that the racks are clean, the cover fits the grill correctly, and that there aren’t any holes or cracks in the grill pan.

Always clean your grill before you light it, and get rid of any old ash, which can rust the grill pan if it comes in contact with water.

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