"Hogwild" wrote in message

I wasn't aware expensive barbeques eliminated flareups. How do they do
it and still maintain searing temperatures?


Flareups come from accumulated grease drippings. If they are vaporized
quickly, they will not flare. Lava rock can absorb a lot of grease and then
it get going and can take a smoky long time to burn out.

Higher price grills have better heat distribution, better control, infra red
rotisserie burners, side burners, heavier grates, and on and on. Making a
hot dog for the kids it is a waste, but for fancier cooking, it makes a big
difference.