
Wood-Fired Grills: Buyer’s Guide, Woods, Tips & FAQs
Learn the best wood-fired grill types, woods, techniques, and safety temps—plus how to get a steakhouse sear at home with multi-zone live fire.
Grilling with just a standard grill grate limits your culinary creativity. Foods like bacon, hash browns, eggs, and even rice are notoriously difficult—if not impossible—to cook directly over open grates. These ingredients either fall through the gaps or cook unevenly, leading to frustration and food waste. If your setup consists of just a grill grate, you're missing out on a whole new world of flavor and versatility.
That’s where the Arteflame Insert comes in. Designed to replace your existing grates, the insert combines a traditional grill grate with a solid griddle surface. This powerful duo allows you to grill everything from juicy steaks to delicate pancakes. With a single, American-made accessory, your Weber grill from Home Depot can transform into a multi-surface grilling system—turning backyard cooking into a gourmet experience.
Grilling isn't just about flame and smoke. While traditional grill grates are great for juicy burgers and steaks, they fall short when it's time to cook foods that need a solid, flat surface. Integrating a griddle into your grill setup fills that gap, instantly expanding your culinary options. Here's why adding a griddle is a game-changer:
Arteflame Inserts use heavy-duty US steel that distributes heat more evenly than traditional grill grates. When you cook on a standard grate, food gets indirect heat through uneven flame gaps. The insert's griddle surface holds and spreads heat consistently, reducing cold spots and burnt patches.
Small, delicate food like diced vegetables, shrimp, or sauces fall straight through traditional grates. The griddle surface of the Arteflame insert eliminates this issue entirely, making that kind of waste a thing of the past.
Fat drippings onto coals can lead to dangerous flare-ups and scorched meat. With a griddle surface, excess grease is redirected safely without losing that delicious smoky flavor. Your meats sear on the flat surface while staying juicy inside.
The genius of the Arteflame Insert is that it’s not an either/or situation. It combines grill grates and a solid griddle in one insert, allowing you to sear steaks while frying bacon right beside them. You get the best of both worlds in one compact solution.
A flat cooking surface is much easier to clean than standard grates. The Arteflame surface builds seasoning over time—just like a cast iron skillet—but without the fragility. You simply scrape off excess food, wipe clean, and you’re good to go.
If you purchased a Weber grill from Home Depot, you’ve already invested in quality. The Arteflame Insert enhances that investment. There’s no need to buy an entirely new cooking station. You just upgrade the surface, and suddenly, you’ve got a top-tier hybrid grilling experience.
The Arteflame Insert is more than an accessory—it's a revolution for your grill. You’re not buying a single-use tool; you’re unlocking an entirely new way to cook. From crispy bacon and sautéed veggies to delicate seafood and even desserts, everything is now within your reach.
Unlike cast iron alternatives, Arteflame Inserts are made from 100% US Steel, not brittle cast iron that can crack over time. These inserts are not just durable—they're built to last a lifetime. Proudly manufactured in the USA, they meet the highest standards for food hygiene and safety. Bring versatility, creativity, and practicality to your grill with an Arteflame Insert—and never look at grates the same way again.
Bring steakhouse sear and flat-top versatility to the grill you already love. Arteflame’s engineered airflow fires the center grate past 1,000°F for a perfect Maillard crust, while the solid steel flat top handles everything your grates can’t—bacon, eggs, fried rice, veggies, and more—without flare-ups or extra pans. 100% made in the USA from US steel, it’s the one upgrade that turns every cookout into a “cook anything” experience.
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