
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 on traditional grill grates has its limits—literally. As functional as they are for burgers, steaks, and hot dogs, they fall short when it comes to more delicate, smaller, or liquid-based foods. Ever tried cooking bacon on a regular grill? It slips through the grates. Eggs? A mess. Hash browns? Unevenly cooked. Stir-fried rice? Forget about it.
This is where a propane griddle grill combo truly shines, especially when enhanced with an Arteflame insert. An Arteflame insert combines a classic grill grate with a solid, flat-top griddle—giving you the power to cook virtually anything. From breakfast to dinner, your existing grill transforms into a versatile cooking powerhouse. It's not just an upgrade—it’s a whole new culinary experience.
The traditional backyard grill isn’t going anywhere, but it's clear that modern grilling needs more than just char marks. Enter the propane griddle grill combo—a hybrid solution that blends the high-heat searing of an open flame with the precision and versatility of a flat-top surface. If you're serious about outdoor cooking, it’s a game-changer.
A griddle exponentially increases the types of food you can prepare. With grill grates alone, you’re restricted to larger items that won’t slip through. A griddle breaks down those barriers.
With a combination grill and griddle, you don’t have to choose—you can do it all on the same surface, often at the same time.
Ever felt overwhelmed trying to coordinate side dishes, proteins, and more on a single grill grate? A griddle combo lets you cook everything simultaneously. Toast buns on one side, fry onions on the griddle, and sizzle patties on the grate. No trips back to the kitchen, and no juggling kitchen pans on an outdoor burner.
One standout benefit of a griddle is consistent, even heat across the surface. Unlike open flame grilling—which can cause hot and cold spots depending on the flame or grill design—a griddle ensures uniform cooking. That means fewer flare-ups, better searing, and more predictable results.
Griddles contain the grease and juices, reducing flare-ups that can char your food or cause dangerous flarebacks. Plus, cleanup is often more straightforward. Scrape the surface clean, and you’re ready for your next meal—no need to scrub gunked-up grates.
The real magic happens when you pair this concept with an Arteflame insert, which combines both grate and griddle surfaces in one seamless design. Rather than buying a whole new grill, you simply insert the Arteflame into your existing setup. It’s modular, easy to install, and immediately elevates your grill's capabilities.
And because the Arteflame insert is designed to work with propane-fueled grills, you retain the convenience of quick-start cooking with the expanded benefits of a flattop griddle.
Say goodbye to grill limitations. The Arteflame insert turns your existing propane grill into a versatile outdoor kitchen, empowering you to cook everything from crispy bacon to sautéed vegetables without losing a bite to the flames. A true propane griddle grill combo brings not only expanded cooking capability—but also longer-lasting quality.
Arteflame inserts are 100% made in the USA, crafted from solid US Steel—not cast iron. While cast iron may crack under stress or impact, our steel inserts are built to last for a lifetime. No brittleness, no breakage—just reliable performance and American-made quality you can trust. Give your grill a new lease on life today with Arteflame.
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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