Why Upgrade Your DCS Grill Grates With an Arteflame Insert

Introduction

Standard DCS grill grates make searing a steak or charring burgers a breeze, but they fall short when it comes to cooking a wider range of foods. Try cooking bacon, hash browns, eggs, rice, or finely chopped veggies on traditional grill grates—you'll end up with a mess or worse, have everything slip through the cracks. This limitation forces grill enthusiasts indoors or makes them rely on additional cookware.

Enter the Arteflame Insert, a game-changing add-on that transforms your DCS grill from a basic grate-style cooker into a multi-function culinary powerhouse. By integrating a precision-engineered griddle plate on top of your existing grates, the Arteflame Insert opens up endless possibilities, letting you grill, sear, and sauté—all from your backyard. Your DCS grill gets a whole new lease on life with this simple yet revolutionary upgrade.

Benefits of Grate + Griddle

Grilling is more than just meat; it’s about versatility, creativity, and flavor. While grill grates deliver those impressive sear marks and classic smoky profiles, they’re inherently limiting when it comes to cooking anything beyond thick cuts of meat. That’s where combining a grill grate with a griddle becomes transformative.

Expanded Cooking Capability

• Cook delicate foods: Eggs, bacon, fish filets, stir-fried rice, and pancakes—no more slipping through the grates or sticking disasters.
• Sauté and sear: Onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and other veggies caramelize beautifully on a flat surface.
• All-in-one surface: Prepare a full breakfast or a complete stir-fry meal side by side with your steaks and burgers.

Enhanced Heat Distribution

Steel griddles retain and distribute heat evenly across the entire surface. Unlike open grates, which create hotspots and cold zones, the Arteflame Insert provides consistent temperatures that elevate your cooking quality and precision.

Reduced Flare-Ups and Grease Fires

Flare-ups are a common headache with traditional grates, especially when cooking fatty foods like bacon or marinated meats. The flat surface of a griddle collects grease in a controlled way, minimizing flare-ups and creating a safer, more manageable cooking experience.

Less Clean-Up, More Cooking

With fewer drips, splashes, and food pieces falling through the cracks, clean-up is faster and easier post-grill. The Arteflame Insert’s flat surface helps collect residue, making your after-party job less of a chore.

Creative Culinary Potential

• Theme nights made easy: Taco Tuesday with sizzling fajitas, Japanese teppanyaki, or a loaded brunch spread—all possible with a griddle.
• No more kitchen trips: Cook everything you need outdoors, keeping food warm and ready for plating in one spot.

Perfect for All Seasons

Since the griddle retains heat longer than grates, you get more cook time even during colder months. Whether it’s a sunny summer BBQ or a winter afternoon cookout, the Arteflame Insert ensures your DCS grill stays functional year-round.

Conclusion

For owners of high-performance grills like DCS, the cooking experience doesn’t have to stop at searing meat. The Arteflame Insert expands what your grill can do by combining the traditional grate with the versatility of a flat-top griddle. Bacon, eggs, stir-fry, pancakes—suddenly, your outdoor kitchen becomes limitless.

Arteflame Inserts are 100% made in the USA, designed under strict US food-grade safety standards. Unlike brittle cast iron—which is prone to cracking over time—each insert is crafted from solid US Steel, ensuring durability that lasts a lifetime. Unlock the full potential of your DCS grill with an upgrade that’s built to perform and endure. Your next-level grilling journey starts with Arteflame.