Grilling Guides & Tips

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

  • Bratwurst, sausages and hot dogs browning on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Hot Dogs and Sausages Properly

    Stop bursting your brats and burning your hot dogs. Learn the two-zone grilling method for perfectly cooked, juicy sausages with a crisp, snappy casing.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Smash burgers pressed flat with crispy edges on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Make Smash Burgers on a Griddle

    Learn the secrets to making the perfect smash burger on a griddle. Discover the right temperatures, tools, and techniques for a crispy, lacy crust.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Crispy-skin chicken thighs grilling on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Chicken Thighs With Crispy Skin

    Stop serving rubbery poultry. Learn the foolproof method for grilling bone-in chicken thighs with shatteringly crisp skin, including the exact temperatures, times, and setup you need for backyard success.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Crispy chicken wings sizzling on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Chicken Wings Crispy Every Time

    Learn the secrets to grilling perfectly crispy chicken wings without a deep fryer. Master the baking powder trick, ideal temperatures, and expert live-fire techniques for blistered skin and juicy meat.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Whole chicken grilling with crisp golden skin on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill a Whole Chicken Evenly

    Learn the secret to grilling a whole chicken evenly every single time. Master the spatchcock technique and two-zone heat to get crispy skin and juicy meat without burning the bird.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • How to Grill Ribs Without a Smoker

    How to Grill Ribs Without a Smoker

    You don't need a massive offset smoker to make competition-worthy ribs. Learn how to master two-zone cooking and the foil wrap technique to grill fall-off-the-bone ribs on any grill.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Thick bone-in pork chops searing on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Pork Chops That Stay Tender

    Stop serving dry, tough pork chops. Learn the simple secrets to grilling thick, bone-in chops that stay incredibly tender and juicy every single time.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • How to Grill Pizza on a Flat Top Grill

    How to Grill Pizza on a Flat Top Grill

    Master the art of grilling crispy, perfectly melted pizza directly on a flat top grill. Learn the flip-and-top technique, ideal temperatures, and how to manage heat zones for a flawless...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Corn on the cob grilled three ways on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Corn on the Cob Three Ways

    Learn how to grill corn on the cob three foolproof ways: steamed in the husk for natural sweetness, wrapped in foil with melting butter, or grilled naked right on the...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Arteflame grill with Corten steel body

    Is Corten Steel Safe for Cooking? | Arteflame

    Corten steel is safe by design, not despite rusting — the reddish-brown surface that develops outdoors is a stable, self-limiting oxide "patina," not ordinary corrosion, and it's exactly why Corten...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with round Corten steel base: Grill Juicy Chicken

    How to Grill Juicy Chicken

    Master how to grill juicy chicken every time. Fix dry meat by using the two-zone method, brining effectively, and resting for perfect moisture.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |