Why a Grill Grate Alone Limits Your Grill Game

Introduction

Think your grill is doing it all with just grates? Think again. Traditional grill grates are fantastic for searing steaks or flipping burgers, but when it comes to more delicate or loose foods—like bacon, eggs, hash browns, rice, or even stir-fried vegetables—they fall short. These foods simply slip through the cracks, burn unevenly, or cause frustrating flare-ups. Many grilling enthusiasts eventually hit a wall, realizing their grill grates just can't handle the full variety of meals they'd like to cook outdoors.

This is where the Arteflame insert completely transforms your grilling experience. The Razor Combination 4 Burner Gas Griddle and Grill model inspires this level of versatility, and with an Arteflame insert in your current setup, you can achieve the same multi-surface function at home. Combining a grill grate with a solid, flat-top griddle surface, the insert lets you tackle everything from crispy bacon to golden hash browns and even sautéed rice—breathing new life into your existing grill.

Grill + Griddle: Better Together

Adding a griddle surface to your grill changes everything. While a standard grill grate is perfect for high-heat searing, it's only half the cooking equation. A griddle delivers a smooth, flat cooking area that opens the door to hundreds of new recipes and cooking styles. Together, they offer flexible cooking zones, family-friendly versatility, and more culinary creativity.

Here are just a few advantages of owning both a griddle and grill:

1. Cook More, Waste Less

Loose or small-sized foods are impossible to cook properly on traditional grates. Eggs seep through, bacon causes fires, and vegetables char erratically. With a griddle surface, none of that happens. You get:

• A flat surface for delicate foods
• No need for aluminum pans or makeshift trays
• Even heat distribution for consistent cooking results

Now you can grill an entire breakfast outdoors—bacon, pancakes, eggs, hash browns—in one go, without juggling multiple pans or gadgets.

2. Flavor Like Never Before

Griddles promote a unique cooking process called the Maillard reaction. This caramelizes the outside of food evenly, enhancing both taste and texture. Foods like stir-fried rice, smash burgers, or fajitas get that perfect crispy edge that grates simply can’t replicate.

3. Healthier and Cleaner Cooking

The griddle surface also helps reduce flare-ups caused by dripping oils or marinades, minimizing carcinogens. And because everything stays on the cooktop surface:

• You get better control over cook times
• No more food falling into the flames
• Easier cleanup, with no bits getting stuck between grates

4. Multi-Zone Cooking

The combination of grill grates and a griddle allows you to create dual cooking zones. For example:

• Use the griddle for sautéing peppers while your steaks sear over direct fire
• Simmer sauces or cook side dishes while keeping meats hot on the grate

This kind of flexibility makes hosting cookouts less stressful and way more fun. Everyone’s meal gets done at the same time, exactly how they like it.

5. Extend Your Grill’s Life and Capabilities

Adding an Arteflame insert instantly upgrades your current grill without having to invest in a new appliance like the Razor Combination 4 Burner Gas Griddle and Grill. It's a long-term solution for those who feel limited by their current grilling tools.

Whether your grill is charcoal, pellet, or gas-powered, the insert adapts and enhances.

6. Elevate Your Outdoor Cooking Experience

With an insert that hosts both a grill and a griddle, the possibilities are endless. Weekend breakfasts, holiday brunches, or even weeknight stir-fry dinners are now on the menu. It becomes more than just grilling—it's outdoor gourmet cooking that rivals your indoor kitchen in both function and flavor.

Conclusion

When you upgrade to an Arteflame insert, you're not just investing in a cooking surface—you're transforming your entire outdoor kitchen. Made from 100% American steel, each insert is engineered for longevity and top-tier performance. Unlike cast iron, which can be brittle and prone to cracking under extreme heat, Arteflame's premium steel is durable, resilient, and built to last a lifetime.

Designed and manufactured entirely in the USA, Arteflame inserts follow rigorous food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring a clean and safe cooking surface every time you fire it up. Give your existing grill the upgrade it deserves, and unleash the full potential of outdoor cooking—with both grill grates and griddle surface in one expertly designed insert.