Grilling Guides & Tips: Technique

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

  • How to Set Up a Two-Zone Fire on Any Grill

    How to Set Up a Two-Zone Fire on Any Grill

    Master the essential two-zone fire to stop burning your food and start grilling like a pro. Learn how to easily set up direct and indirect heat zones on any grill...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • How to Use Direct vs Indirect Heat Like a Pro

    How to Use Direct vs Indirect Heat Like a Pro

    Master the essential grilling technique of direct vs indirect heat. Learn how to sear over the flames and finish cooking on cooler zones for perfect, juicy results every time.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with round Corten steel base: How to Get Grill Marks vs a Full Sear

    How to Get Grill Marks vs a Full Sear

    Master the great backyard debate: the photogenic crosshatch of grill marks versus the edge-to-edge crust of a full sear. Learn the precise temperatures, tools, and techniques to achieve both flawless...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with round Corten steel base: How to Grill With Butter and Compound Butters

    How to Grill With Butter and Compound Butters

    Master the art of grilling with butter. Learn how to use compound butters to baste and finish steaks, seafood, and vegetables over live fire without burning the milk solids or...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with round Corten steel base: How to Keep Food Warm on the Grill While Serving

    How to Keep Food Warm on the Grill While Serving

    Learn how to keep your grilled food warm while serving without drying it out or overcooking it. Master heat zones, resting techniques, and temperature control.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • How to Cook a Full Meal on One Grill at the Same Time

    How to Cook a Full Meal on One Grill at the Same Time

    Stop running back and forth to the kitchen. Master multi-zone grilling and learn how to perfectly time a complete meal—protein, sides, and veggies—all on one grill at the exact same...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Golden caramelized onions and fresh sliced onions cooking on an Arteflame flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base, overlooking a vineyard

    How to Caramelize Onions on a Griddle Like a Pro

    Master the art of low-and-slow griddle cooking. Learn how to transform raw onions into sweet, jammy, deeply caramelized perfection with the right heat, fat, and a little patience.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |