Why Grill Grates Alone Aren’t Enough

Introduction

Traditional grill grates can seriously limit your cooking creativity. While they’re great for steaks and burgers, they fall flat when it comes to delicate or liquid-based foods. Try grilling bacon, hash browns, eggs, rice, or even sliced vegetables directly on your Char-Broil replacement grates — and you’ll likely end up with a messy, unsalvageable disaster. The open bars let food slip through, reduce surface contact, and cause flare-ups. This limits your meals and your outdoor cooking experience.

That’s where the Arteflame insert changes the game. By combining the power of a traditional grill grate with the versatility of a solid steel griddle, the Arteflame insert brings whole new dimensions of flavor and possibility to your existing grill. Suddenly, breakfast, stir-fry, seafood, and even tacos are easy to master — all without needing a new grill.

Griddle + Grill = Total Control

Adding a griddle to your grill expands your cooking capabilities exponentially. Instead of limiting yourself to thick cuts of meat, you open the door to entire meals — from breakfast to dinner, savory to sweet. The Arteflame insert offers this hybrid functionality, allowing you to have grill marks and rich sizzle in one effortless upgrade.

Why Just Grates Aren’t Enough

Char-Broil replacement grates are made for direct high-heat searing — excellent for certain foods, but food-limiting overall. Here's what you're missing out on with just a grate setup:

• Bacon: Too thin, prone to slipping through grates or burning from flare-ups.
• Hash browns and Eggs: Impossible to cook evenly without a flat surface.
• Seafood: Delicate fish flakes fall apart easily on grates.
• Rice and Stir-Fries: Need full, stable contact to cook without scattering into the fire.
• Vegetables: Sliced onions, peppers, or mushrooms fall through gaps or dry out too quickly.

Conventional grill grates were never designed for these foods — and trying to hack them into working usually leads to frustration, lost ingredients, and a lot of cleaning.

The Arteflame Advantage

By combining the grate-and-griddle design, the Arteflame insert gives you:

• Greater cooking variety: Mix and match meats, eggs, veggies, and carbs all in one session.
• Juicier, more flavorful results: The solid griddle surface retains juices, prevents burning, and enhances flavor development through caramelization and browning.
• Better heat distribution: The Arteflame insert helps eliminate hot and cold zones for consistent cooking across the surface.
• Creative freedom: Smashburgers, quesadillas, grilled cheese, and breakfast skillets all become possible on your backyard grill.
• No more flare-ups: The solid surface prevents oils and marinades from dripping into flames, making cooking both safer and cleaner.

Perfect for Every Grill Owner

Whether you're cooking for a family, tailgating, or just trying to enjoy a Saturday morning brunch outside, having a griddle built into your grill offers incredible flexibility. Instead of going out to buy a whole separate flat top or stovetop, the Arteflame insert fits directly into your existing grill — including most Char-Broil setups.

It’s the easiest way to transform your backyard BBQ into a multi-meal machine.

Easy Installation, Timeless Durability

The Arteflame insert is 100% US-made and fits seamlessly into most standard grills. Just remove your existing grates, drop in the insert, and you're cooking in minutes with no tools required. Unlike clunky accessories or wobbly aftermarket gadgets, the insert locks in with solid build quality and optimized shape.

Plus, it’s made of solid American steel — not cast iron — so it's tough, rust-resistant, and won’t crack under pressure or thermal stress. Cast iron can be brittle, crack with temperature swings, and requires constant oiling. The Arteflame’s proprietary steel makeup offers food-grade safety, durability, and cleanability with far less maintenance.

Conclusion

Swapping your Char-Broil replacement grates for an Arteflame insert isn’t just a grill upgrade — it’s a lifestyle upgrade. Imagine going from propane seared burgers to sizzling bacon breakfasts, gooey grilled cheese sandwiches, and entire stir-fries cooked in your backyard. With the combo of grate and griddle, your grill becomes a culinary playground for every meal of the day.

Handcrafted in the USA using 100% US steel, Arteflame inserts are built to last a lifetime and meet the highest food hygiene standards. Unlike brittle cast iron, this heavy-duty steel won’t crack, warp, or fail under pressure. It’s time to unlock your grill’s full potential — and give it a whole new life with the Arteflame insert.