About Barbecues: Converting a Gas Grill to Lava Rocks

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Barbecues Barbecues Grills/Smokers Grilling Barbecue/Smoking From Derrick Riches, your Guide to Barbecues Converting a Gas Grill to Lava Rocks Long ago gas grills used stone to separate the flame from the food. Typically, found in lava rocks in the lower priced grills, this barrier absorbed heat, evening the flame that caused drippings to quickly combust producing smoke that flavored the food. These days, grease is managed by channeling it away from the burners to reduce flare-ups. This action decreases smoke, though some might complain, it eliminates authentic grilled flavor. See More About:  gas grill maintenance  gas grill replacement parts  Recipe of the Week Did you know that you can get a great barbecue recipe in your inbox every week? Subscribe to my Recipe of the Week newsletter and that is exactly what will happen. Everything from true barbecue to great burgers to barbecue sauces regular as clockwork and ready for you to try. So Sign Up now and get started trying new dishes every week. Memphis Barbecue If you had to sum up Memphis Style Barbecue in a single dish it would be dry rub ribs. These delicious spareribs are slow smoked over a low hickory fire and coated in a paprika based spice rub to be served without sauce or with sauce on the side. Of course no barbecue tradition is this simple and there are no rules so what you get in Memphis, is a collection of great barbecue, mostly pork, frequently without sauce, and with enough variation to keep you coming back time and time again. See More About:  memphis barbecue  history of barbecue  BBQ Ribs - Step by Step There are many wrong ways to make great BBQ Ribs. Fortunately there are many right ways too. Smoking pork ribs, low and slow, with the right rub and the right sauce is going to give you great BBQ Ribs as long as you watch the temperature and take your time. Follow these basics steps to make the best BBQ Ribs you have ever eaten and once you master the basics you will be able to put your own flavor and methods into the process to make ribs uniquely your own. See More About:  bbq ribs  pork rib recipes  rib recipes Barbecues & Grilling Ads Gas Grills Outdoor BBQ Grill Aussie Grill Infrared Grill Gas Grilling Featured Articles Top 10 Gas Grills under $250 How is your Gas Grill Working? Pig on Pig Recipe from Guy Fieri and the National Pork Boar Checking for Gas Leaks   More from About.com Romantic Road Photo Gallery Explore the enchanting medieval towns, vineyards, and historical castles of Germany's Romantic Road. More> Guide to Oktoberfest 2011 All the details you need to enjoy the beer, sausage and Bavarian Oompha bands at Germany's best festival. More> This newsletter is written by: Derrick Riches Barbecues Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Barbecues newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads BBQ Recipes Best Gas Grill Barbecue & Grilling Recipe of the Week Best Smokers BBQ & Grilling FAQ Advertisement