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Hi
Just bought a new propane bbq-small basic model.
Are lava rocks necessary?
Unless the instructions state otherwise, you need lava rocks or the equivalent to distribute the heat from the burners. Most new propane grilles come with a bag of lava rocks. Some very high-end gas grilles use a system of metal baffles to distribute the heat, if that's what you've got, but they're usually pretty big with lots of chrome, and very expensive ($500+).
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I can answer questions having to do with grilling or barbecuing meat (but not pork), poultry, fish, and vegetables over charcoal or wood. I also have some expertise in marinades and spice mixes. I cook only with charcoal and wood, so please do not ask me any questions about gas or electric grills.
Experience
I've been cooking with fire and smoke for 25 years, using charcoal and wood almost exclusively. While I do not usually cook with gas, I'm willing to try to answer cooking questions in this area. I cook meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables, and I've experimented with a lot of different recipes and techniques. I am not able to answer questions about grilling or barbecuing pork. Most recently I've been using slow-cooking (indirect heat) techniques, and have been very successful at it.
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