Why Wood Fired Grilling Wins

Introduction

Gas and electric grills have become popular for their convenience, but they fall short in one critical way: flavor. Grilling with gas maxes out around 450°F, which is not nearly enough to achieve the coveted Maillard reaction—a chemical process that occurs at temperatures above 500°F, giving you that crusty, caramelized exterior on steaks and burgers. Foods like ribeyes, smash burgers, and thick pork chops need intense, direct heat from a real fire to unlock deep, smoky flavor and that restaurant-quality sear. Electric grills simply can’t replicate it. Arteflame’s outdoor charcoal grill masters this with searing temperatures over 1,000°F. With a center fire pit and a surrounding plancha, you can cook steakhouse-quality meat right in your backyard. Gas might be easy, but if you’re serious about taste, a wood-fired Arteflame grill is a must-have complement.

Why Add a Wood Grill

For grill enthusiasts who already own a gas grill, adding a wood-fired option like the Arteflame creates unmatched versatility and dramatically enhances the flavor profile of everything you cook. Here’s why expanding your outdoor kitchen to include an outdoor charcoal grill powered by wood is a true game-changer:

1. Authentic Wood-Fired Flavor

Gas grills might be quick to start, but they are flavor-neutral. The smoke from real wood adds a complexity to meats, vegetables, and even seafood that gas can’t reproduce. The type of wood you use—from oak to hickory to mesquite—imparts distinct profiles, making each cookout a sensory experience. Charred meats develop a depth of flavor gas grills simply can't achieve.

2. High-Heat Searing for Perfect Steaks

One of the top limitations of gas grills is their inability to reach steakhouse-level temperatures. The best steaks undergo the Maillard reaction, requiring temperatures nearing or exceeding 1,000°F. Arteflame grills reach such temperatures easily. This allows you to sear cuts like porterhouses, tomahawks, and skirt steaks directly over the flame for that irresistible crust, then move them to the plancha surface for a perfect medium-rare finish.

3. Multi-Zone Cooking Capabilities

The Arteflame design isn't just aesthetically stunning; it’s built for smart cooking. The center grill grate allows for open-fire searing, while the surrounding plancha surface lets you cook vegetables, seafood, eggs, or side dishes at lower temperatures simultaneously. With multi-zone cooking, you can prepare an entire meal without ever stepping foot inside your kitchen.

4. Healthier Grilling

Due to the high heat and natural fuel, a wood-fired outdoor charcoal grill renders fat more efficiently and reduces flare-ups. Plus, cooking over wood doesn't involve chemicals or artificial fuels, making it a cleaner cooking method. The large flat-top surface of the Arteflame also allows excess fat to stay on the grill and not drip into the fire, reducing smoke and mess.

5. A Social Cooking Experience

Gas grilling often happens with the lid down and the chef tucked away. The Arteflame invites guests to gather around the grill, making the experience more social. It acts as both a performance-oriented grill and a conversation centerpiece. Wood-fire cooking is immersive and visually entertaining, building anticipation with the crackle of flames and aromas of burning embers.

6. All-Season Durability

Constructed from Corten steel, Arteflame grills are built to last year-round outdoors. Unlike traditional grills that rust or deteriorate over time, Corten develops a protective patina that resists corrosion. You don’t need to move or store the Arteflame grill after each season—it’s designed to be the anchor of your patio all year long.

7. Complements Your Gas Grill

Why choose between gas and wood when you can enjoy the benefits of both? Keep your gas grill for fast weekday meals. But when the weekend rolls around, fire up the Arteflame for serious meat mastery. It’s the perfect pairing—use gas for convenience, wood for culinary wow.

8. Elevates Dining & Presentation

Cooking on an Arteflame isn’t just about flavor—it’s presentation. Watching flames curl around a tomahawk steak, or searing burgers surrounded by sizzling bacon on the plancha, brings a level of ‘wow’ factor that impresses guests every time. It turns your backyard into the ultimate dining venue.

Conclusion

Gas grills are great for speed and simplicity, but serious outdoor cooking calls for the exceptional flavor and versatility of wood fire. The Arteflame outdoor charcoal grill isn’t just another grill—it’s a culinary tool that unlocks the full potential of fire cooking. Reaching up to 1,000°F, it delivers steakhouse-quality sears that gas grills can’t match. With stylish functionality, multi-zone cooking, and the robust beauty of American-made craftsmanship, there’s simply no better upgrade for your backyard. Arteflame grills are proudly 100% made in the USA, built to last, and designed to cook everything from steak and seafood to vegetables and pancakes with unforgettable taste. Enhance your backyard setup today—your gas grill might start dinner, but the Arteflame brings it to life.