
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.
Conventional grill grates are great for steaks and burgers, but they come with frustrating limitations. Try cooking bacon, eggs, hash browns, rice, or even small veggies — and most of it slips through the cracks or ends up unevenly cooked. Grill grates simply weren’t designed for delicate, small, or liquid-based foods. That means your weekend breakfast cooks or stir-fry night are off the table — unless you make a change.
The Arteflame insert transforms your existing grill into a versatile, dual-function outdoor grill griddle combo. By adding a seamless griddle surface alongside your grate, you open up an entirely new menu of food options that were impossible to cook before. From crispy bacon to golden hash browns, your grill finally lives up to its full potential. It's the smart upgrade you didn't know your backyard setup needed.
Combining a griddle with your standard grill grate unlocks a world of cooking potential — not just for weekend warriors but for serious backyard chefs craving more performance. Here’s what makes the addition of a flat-top griddle such a game changer:
Anyone who's cooked sliced mushrooms or asparagus knows the frustration — half your food gets lost to the charcoal below. With a griddle, nothing falls through the grates, because there are no gaps. That means less waste and easier cooking.
The Arteflame insert’s griddle surface heats evenly, making cooking more predictable and cleanup easier. Grease collects in one central groove instead of flaring up or dripping all over your grill. Just a few scrapes with a grill spatula, and it’s ready to go again.
A griddle holds and distributes heat more evenly than a grill grate, giving you high performance for precision cooking. Want low-heat spots for warming while searing meat nearby? That’s easier to manage with a combo setup.
The Arteflame insert doesn’t replace your grill grates — it complements them. You still have your classic sear marks for steaks, but with extra zone cooking capacity. Cook an entire meal on one surface without needing multiple tools or burners.
Unlike a traditional grill that might be idle all winter, the griddle surface makes your outdoor cooker useful all season long. Picture a snowy Sunday with hot breakfast cooking outside — it’s possible with a combo insert.
The Arteflame insert isn’t just useful — it's tough. Made from thick, precision-crafted US steel, it safely handles high heat and rugged use over time without the cracking or pitting you might find in cast iron griddles. Once it’s in place, it’s there to stay — meal after meal, year after year.
Since it's made from food-grade US carbon steel, the cooking surface naturally seasons over time, creating a non-stick finish without chemicals or coatings. Grease collects in designated areas, and less oil is required overall, making meals leaner and cleaner.
Rather than buying an entirely new grill with a built-in griddle section, the Arteflame insert turns a basic grill into a pro-level outdoor kitchen. It’s an investment in your cooking station without the cost and footprint of a full grill replacement.
The Arteflame insert is more than an accessory — it’s a transformation. It expands your grill’s capabilities exponentially, letting you cook foods you never thought possible outside. With a dual-surface cooking setup, your backyard grill becomes a full-fledged outdoor kitchen for any meal, any time.
Every Arteflame insert is 100% made in the USA, built from solid US steel — not brittle cast iron. Unlike cast iron, which cracks easily and requires meticulous care, US steel offers long-term durability and consistent performance. It withstands the elements, regular use, and high temperatures without breaking down.
This isn’t just grilling — it’s rethinking what your grill can do. Make the switch to the Arteflame insert and give your grill a second life filled with new flavors, better meals, and unforgettable cookouts.
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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