In their heyday during the 1970s and 1980s, lava rocks were a common sight nestled in most gas grills. Hailed for their heat distribution and flavor-enhancing properties, they were all the rage.
Yet today, you’d be hard-pressed to find any new gas grill that’s designed to fit lava rocks in it, and for good reason. This change has been driven by advances in grill design and the quest for better cooking efficiency.
On the surface, lava rocks seemed like a win-win for gas grill users.
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But over time, it became clear that lava rocks presented some pretty gnarly drawbacks that led them to fall out of favor.
But why exactly have lava rocks become a rarity in modern grills, and what has taken their place?
In this article, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about lava rocks, how they were used, and why you’re unlikely to find any gas grills that use them these days.
We’ll also dive into some other options you can use on your gas grill to achieve similar results without the health risks of lava rocks.
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