Why BBQ Grates Aren’t Enough: Upgrade Your Grill

Introduction

Standard BBQ grates are fine for grilling burgers, steaks, and hot dogs—but their limitations quickly become apparent when you want to explore more versatile cookout options. Ever tried making bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs, or even fried rice on traditional grates? Most of it slips through the gaps, burns unevenly, or simply doesn’t cook right. This restricts your creativity and makes your grill less functional overall.

The solution? The Arteflame insert, a game-changing upgrade that turns your existing grill into a dual-purpose cooking station. With both grill grates and a flat-top griddle integrated, it lets you master everything from seared steaks to crispy bacon and delicate veggies. It’s more than an accessory—it’s a total rebirth for your grill.

Grate + Griddle = Perfection

Most grill masters know that having a dependable BBQ grate is essential—but what they often overlook is just how limiting it can be. Why settle for “just okay” when you can redefine what your grill is capable of?

The Limits of BBQ Grates Alone

Traditional grill grates are, by design, made for direct flame cooking. That’s great for steaks and kabobs, but a disaster for anything that requires a flat cooking surface. Foods like:

• Bacon
• Eggs
• Hash browns
• Fajita vegetables
• Pancakes
• Cheese-filled items
• Fried rice
• Small seafood like shrimp or scallops

These either can’t be cooked effectively on standard grates or result in frustrating cleanup and loss of food to the flames.

The Case for Adding a Griddle

A griddle opens up a whole world of possibilities. Here's why adding a flat-top surface to your grill is a home run:

• Expanded Menu Options: From breakfast to stir-fry, your grill's capabilities go well beyond burgers and ribs.
• Better Heat Distribution: The griddle spreads heat evenly, reducing hot spots and helping cook food more consistently.
• No Food Loss: Say goodbye to sausages slipping through the cracks or onions falling victim to the coals.
• Easier Cleanup: The solid surface of a griddle holds juices, sauces, and grease—keeping your cooking area tidy.
• Healthier Cooking: The slight slope of the Arteflame griddle drains excess grease naturally, giving you cleaner meals.

Why the Arteflame Insert is Revolutionary

The Arteflame insert is designed not just to complement your grill, but to transform it:

• Hybrid Cooking Surface: Combines traditional grill grates with a circular griddle, giving you the best of both worlds.
• Universal Fit: Available in multiple sizes to fit nearly any brand grill—Traeger, Big Green Egg, Weber, and more.
• Heat Retention & Searing: Its solid steel design holds heat like a champ for perfect sears and long cooking times.
• Spacious Cooking Area: Cook multiple meals at once—grill steaks on the grate while sautéing mushrooms on the griddle.
• Flavor Enhancement: The seasoned griddle surface enhances the flavor of your food, just like a cast iron skillet does—but without the drawbacks.

Bring the Kitchen Outdoors

One of the biggest wins with the Arteflame insert is it turns your grill into a fully functional outdoor kitchen. Want to make brunch on the patio? You can grill sausages while cooking hash browns and flipping pancakes—all in one go. Need to prep fajitas for a crowd? Sear the steak on the grate while sautéing peppers and onions on the griddle.

The convenience is astonishing. Plus, you reduce indoor cooking mess and get to enjoy the backyard more often.

Conclusion

Upgrading from standard BBQ grates to the Arteflame insert gives your old grill a new lease on life. Instead of working around what your grill can’t do, you unlock unlimited possibilities. From breakfast classics to gourmet creations, every cookout becomes a culinary event.

Made in the USA from 100% American steel, every Arteflame insert adheres to strict food-grade standards—ensuring both safety and durability. Unlike cast iron, which is brittle and prone to cracking, Arteflame’s solid steel isn’t just stronger—it’s built to last a lifetime. When you invest in the Arteflame insert, you’re not just buying a product—you’re stepping up to a new level of grilling excellence.