
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.
If you're grilling with just a standard grill grate, you're missing out on a world of culinary possibilities. Ever tried cooking bacon, eggs, hash browns, or even fried rice on a regular grate? It’s nearly impossible—unless you like watching your food fall through the bars into the flames. Delicate or greasy foods simply don’t belong on an open grill, and you're forced to limit your grilling sessions to burgers, steaks, and hot dogs.
That's where the Arteflame insert makes all the difference. By combining a traditional grill grate with a flat griddle surface, this insert transforms your existing grill into a dynamic outdoor kitchen. Suddenly, everything from breakfast staples to stir-fried noodles is on the table. A grill grate replacement with Arteflame doesn’t just improve your grill—it completely revolutionizes it.
Upgrading to an Arteflame insert is more than just a replacement—it's an evolution of how you cook outdoors. Most people associate grilling with searing meat over open flames, but that’s only part of the story. The true joy of alfresco cooking lies in being able to make every meal outdoors, from breakfast to dinner and everything in between.
The inclusion of a griddle surface alongside a traditional grill grate slashes limitations. Forget about food slipping through the cracks or losing flavor to the fire. With a griddle, you can now cook:
A flat cooktop cooks evenly, retains juices, and handles smaller or greasier items with ease. Whether you're hosting brunch or cooking street-style tacos, you’re no longer confined to your grill’s metal bars.
Home grillers often resort to buying bulky griddles or pans that sit awkwardly atop grill grates—most of which deliver patchy results. By choosing an Arteflame insert, you eliminate the need for portable griddles or cookware that never fits right. The flat-top is built into the insert, professionally integrated to optimize heat retention and cooking consistency.
One key drawback of standard grill grates is flavor loss. Juices drip away, taking moisture and taste with them. Arteflame’s griddle edge traps fats and juices on the surface, essentially self-basting your food in their natural flavor. This leads to juicier burgers, tastier poultry, and better caramelization for vegetables and meats alike.
Standard cast iron grates often have uneven heat zones, creating hot and cold spots. Arteflame inserts use precision-engineered US steel, chosen for its exceptional heat conduction and even distribution. That means consistent cooking results from corner to corner—no more shifting your food around to chase the heat.
Unlike open flames that can char or burn food unpredictably, the solid surface of the griddle lets you cook cleaner. Grease runoff is controlled, flare-ups are minimized, and harmful carbonization is reduced. Plus, Arteflame inserts are easier to clean—just scrape after cooking and wipe down the steel.
Why spend big on a new outdoor kitchen setup when your existing grill has untapped potential? Arteflame inserts are designed to fit into a variety of popular grill models, breathing new life into the equipment you already own. With one smart upgrade, your BBQ cookout becomes a breakfast station, hibachi table, or burger joint—all in one place.
Replacing your ordinary grill grate with an Arteflame insert isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a transformation. Now you can cook delicate, greasy, or intricate foods with the same confidence as you do steaks and hot dogs. From hash browns to hibachi-style vegetables, the possibilities are endless when you combine a grill with a griddle.
Every Arteflame insert is proudly made in the USA and built from 100% US Steel, ensuring top-notch food hygiene and durability standards. Unlike brittle cast iron, which is prone to cracking and has a shorter lifespan, US-milled steel offers lifelong resilience. When you choose Arteflame, you're not just replacing your grill grate—you're investing in unmatched quality and creative freedom on your grill.
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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