Grilling Guides & Tips: How To

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

  • Strip steaks developing a steakhouse crust on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Get a Steakhouse Crust on Any Steak

    Stop steaming your expensive steaks. Learn the foolproof, high-heat techniques to build a deeply caramelized, savory steakhouse crust on any cut of beef using live fire.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Thick tomahawk steak finishing a reverse sear on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Reverse Sear a Thick Steak on the Grill

    Master the reverse sear method for thick steaks. Learn how to perfectly cook a massive ribeye or tomahawk with edge-to-edge medium-rare perfection and a blazing hot crust.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Meat thermometer in a ribeye reading medium-rare on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    Master Your Meat Thermometer (The Right Way)

    Stop guessing when your meat is done. Learn exactly how and where to insert a meat thermometer, the truth about carryover cooking, and the target temperatures you need for perfect...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Testing steak doneness with the touch test on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    Master the Steak Touch Test (No Thermometer Needed)

    Learn how to check steak doneness without a thermometer using the classic finger test, visual cues, and timing. Master the touch method on your flat top grill for perfect medium-rare...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Clean a Flat Top Grill (The Right Way)

    Clean a Flat Top Grill (The Right Way)

    Learn how to clean a flat top grill after cooking in under five minutes. Discover the simple scrape-and-oil method to maintain your solid carbon steel cooktop, prevent rust, and build...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Season a Carbon Steel Cooktop (The Right Way)

    Season a Carbon Steel Cooktop (The Right Way)

    Learn the exact steps to perfectly season your carbon steel cooktop for a natural, non-stick surface. Master the right cooking oils, temperatures, and techniques to protect your grill and improve...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Master Flat Top Grill Heat Zones (No Knobs Needed)

    Master Flat Top Grill Heat Zones (No Knobs Needed)

    Learn how to master natural heat zones on a flat top grill. Discover the secret to perfectly seared steaks and gently cooked veggies without touching a single knob. This beginner-friendly...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Light a Wood-Fired Grill Fast (The Right Way)

    Light a Wood-Fired Grill Fast (The Right Way)

    Master the easiest, chemical-free way to light your wood-fired grill. Learn the simple napkin-and-oil trick to get a roaring fire and a hot cooktop in just 20 minutes.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Grill Burgers That Stay Juicy (The Right Way)

    Grill Burgers That Stay Juicy (The Right Way)

    Learn the exact times, temperatures, and techniques to grill burgers that stay perfectly juicy. Master the 80/20 meat ratio, perfect the hard sear, and use the natural heat zones of...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Juicy grilled chicken breasts with lemon on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    Grill Perfect Chicken Breast (Without Drying It Out)

    Learn how to grill perfect, juicy chicken breast every time. Master the essential techniques of pounding, brining, and temperature control on your Arteflame grill to prevent dry meat forever.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Ribeye and New York strip steaks searing on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    Grill a Perfect Steak (Like a Pro)

    Master the art of grilling the perfect steak on your Arteflame. Learn the exact temperatures, times, and techniques to get a steakhouse-quality crust and a juicy, tender center every time.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |