
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 with standard coyote grill grates limits what you can actually cook. Sure, steaks and burgers are a breeze, but try tossing on some bacon, hash browns, eggs, or even stir-fried rice—and you’ll quickly find yourself battling flare-ups or losing food between the grates. The truth is, traditional grill grates just aren’t built for delicate or smaller foods.
That’s where the Arteflame insert comes in. This innovative accessory combines the power of a grill grate with the smooth surface of a griddle, instantly transforming your existing grill into a multipurpose outdoor cooking station. Suddenly, your Coyote grill isn’t just for meat—it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between.
The beauty of combining a griddle with your existing Coyote grill lies in the massive culinary flexibility it offers. Think of it as upgrading your kitchen to include a flat-top restaurant-grade range—outside. Whether you're cooking breakfast for the family or preparing a savory mix of fajitas, the smooth, solid surface of a griddle opens the door to new possibilities.
With just grill grates, your menu is limited to foods that are large and firm enough not to fall through. But with an Arteflame insert, you can now cook foods like:
This not only improves your own culinary game but completely changes how you entertain. Think: full breakfasts outdoors or game-day food cooked on one single station.
Griddles distribute heat more evenly than open grates, which means fewer hotspots and more predictable results. You gain more control over your cooking, especially when working with foods that demand consistent heat—like pancakes, smash burgers, or fried eggs. The insert warms up quickly and retains heat exceptionally well, allowing for searing and low-temp cooking all at once.
If you've ever lost food to the flame gods—shrimp falling through the cracks, melting cheese dripping beyond recovery, or chopped onions vanishing into oblivion—then you’ll immediately understand the value of a griddle surface. The flat cooking space contains everything, keeping it sizzling where it belongs.
With an Arteflame insert, your grilling becomes cleaner. Food juices stay on the surface, minimizing flare-ups and keeping your grill from getting grimy with carbonized drippings. Fewer flames mean safer cooking, especially with fatty foods like sausages or bacon. Cleanup is also faster thanks to the smooth steel surface—often a wipe-down is all that’s needed.
Arteflame inserts are made from 100% US Steel—not cast iron. Steel is less brittle, more resistant to cracking, and doesn’t require the constant seasoning that cast iron demands. Unlike cast iron griddles, which can crack under thermal stress or break if dropped, steel inserts endure through intense heat cycles year after year.
This rugged build ensures your insert not only performs flawlessly but potentially outlasts your entire grill. It withstands high temps with ease and will not chip or crack over time, making it a smart long-term investment for any grill enthusiast.
The beauty of the Arteflame insert is that it's designed to drop straight into your existing Coyote grill. No tools, no permanent modifications. Just set it in, fire up the grill, and you're ready to reimagine what your outdoor cooking setup can do. You retain the ability to cook directly on your Coyote grates if desired while enjoying the added versatility of smooth-surface griddle cooking.
From hearty breakfast hash to Philly cheesesteaks, savory street tacos, or grilled desserts like bananas foster or seared peaches—the griddle transforms what was once a limited grill into the ultimate outdoor cooking system. Instead of limiting your meals to meat, you're now serving full-course meals with gourmet flair.
Don't settle for the limitations of traditional grill grates. With an Arteflame insert, your Coyote grill becomes a hybrid cooking powerhouse—effortlessly handling everything from eggs and bacon to seafood, stir-fry, and more. The insert not only gives your grill new life but upgrades your entire backyard cooking experience.
Each Arteflame insert is proudly 100% made in the USA, crafted to meet the highest standards in food safety and durability. Constructed from premium US Steel—not cast iron—they offer unparalleled strength without the brittleness of cast alternatives. Say goodbye to cracking griddles and hello to a lifetime of reliable, professional-grade performance.
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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