Grilling Guides & Tips: Beginner

How-to guides, temperature charts and buying advice for wood-fired and flat-top grilling. Browse them by topic on the grilling guides hub.

  • Eggs cooking sunny-side-up, over-easy and scrambled on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Eggs on a Griddle

    Mastering how to grill eggs on a griddle turns your backyard into an outdoor diner. Learn the exact temperatures, tools, and techniques to fry perfect eggs on a flat steel...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Pancakes, bacon, eggs and hash browns cooking for breakfast on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Cook Breakfast on a Flat Top Grill

    Learn how to master breakfast on a flat top grill. From crispy bacon to fluffy pancakes, discover the heat zones and timing for an outdoor morning feast.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Thick-cut bacon crisping under a bacon press on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Cook Crispy Bacon on a Flat Top

    Master the art of grilling bacon on a flat top. Learn the exact temperatures, times, and techniques to render fat perfectly for shatteringly crisp, diner-style bacon without the indoor mess.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Bratwurst, sausages and hot dogs browning on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Hot Dogs and Sausages Properly

    Stop bursting your brats and burning your hot dogs. Learn the two-zone grilling method for perfectly cooked, juicy sausages with a crisp, snappy casing.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Smash burgers pressed flat with crispy edges on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Make Smash Burgers on a Griddle

    Learn the secrets to making the perfect smash burger on a griddle. Discover the right temperatures, tools, and techniques for a crispy, lacy crust.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Crispy-skin chicken thighs grilling on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Chicken Thighs With Crispy Skin

    Stop serving rubbery poultry. Learn the foolproof method for grilling bone-in chicken thighs with shatteringly crisp skin, including the exact temperatures, times, and setup you need for backyard success.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Crispy chicken wings sizzling on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Chicken Wings Crispy Every Time

    Learn the secrets to grilling perfectly crispy chicken wings without a deep fryer. Master the baking powder trick, ideal temperatures, and expert live-fire techniques for blistered skin and juicy meat.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Thick bone-in pork chops searing on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Pork Chops That Stay Tender

    Stop serving dry, tough pork chops. Learn the simple secrets to grilling thick, bone-in chops that stay incredibly tender and juicy every single time.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Corn on the cob grilled three ways on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Corn on the Cob Three Ways

    Learn how to grill corn on the cob three foolproof ways: steamed in the husk for natural sweetness, wrapped in foil with melting butter, or grilled naked right on the...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • How to Grill Vegetables Without Burning Them

    How to Grill Vegetables Without Burning Them

    Stop turning your backyard veggies into carbonized twigs. Learn the exact temperatures, best oils, and essential heat zone techniques you need to grill fresh vegetables perfectly every time without burning...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Crisp-skin salmon lifted cleanly with a fish spatula on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Salmon So It Does Not Stick

    Stop leaving half your fish stuck to the grill. Learn the simple, foolproof techniques for grilling salmon with a perfect crust and a clean release every time.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Garlic butter shrimp grilling on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Shrimp Perfectly in Minutes

    Learn the foolproof secret to grilling shrimp perfectly in just minutes. Master the heat, learn the visual cues, and never eat rubbery, overcooked seafood again.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |