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Grill hotdogs, steak, and more over a live burning fire using a sturdy mesh BBQ grilling grate.

Fire Pit BBQ Grill Grate

4.9 out of 5 stars, 70 reviews

from$149.99
Round Fire Pit Grate: Welded Steel Log Grate, 24 to 48 in

Round Fire Pit Grate: Welded Steel Log Grate, 24 to 48 in

from$269.99

From the Almanac

  • Fire craft · 4 min

    Choosing the right fire pit grate: what actually matters

    Steel thickness, airflow design, cooking vs. ambiance, and why a grate transforms how your pit burns. How to read a specification and match it to your pit.

  • Fire craft · 3 min

    The accessories that complete a fire pit

    Beyond the grate: screens, covers, tools, gloves, and the small gear that turns a pit into a complete system. What you actually need and what is nice to have.

  • Fire craft · 4 min

    How to build a fire pit from a concrete ring

    Site selection, digging, stacking block, finishing the ring, and the first fire. How to build a lasting backyard fire pit that sits level and draws clean.

  • Fire safety · 8 min

    The backyard fire safety field guide

    Where the pit should live, when the weather says no, the four habits that run every fire, and how to put one to bed for good.

  • Fire craft · 5 min

    A better fire starts under the wood

    The fuel ladder, the three structures worth knowing, and why every struggling fire is failing the same way: no air underneath.

  • Open-fire cooking · 5 min

    Cooking over a real fire

    Reading the coals, running two zones, the first cooks that always work, and why dinner is the middle of the evening, not the end.

From the archive

The Best Fire Pit Cooking Grate

Our Latest PostsOctober 15, 2026

The Best Fire Pit Cooking Grate

Fire pit cooking grates are the perfect addition to any outdoor fire pit. With a cooking grate, you can turn your fire pit into a versatile outdoor kitchen, allowing you to cook up all sorts of delicious meals for your friends and family.

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How the Right Fire Pit Grate Can Totally Change Your Backyard Fires

Our Latest PostsApril 24, 2025

How the Right Fire Pit Grate Can Totally Change Your Backyard Fires

A fire pit is more than just a feature in your backyard. It is a ritual. A place where stories are told, food is shared, and the crackling of flames becomes a soundtrack for connection. But if your fire is always smoky, slow to light, or hard to manage, you might be missing one essential component: a fire pit grate.

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Fiery Feasts: Adapting Recipes for the Family on your Fire Pit Cooking Grate

BBQ & Cooking over Fire PitsJanuary 16, 2024

Fiery Feasts: Adapting Recipes for the Family on your Fire Pit Cooking Grate

Gather 'round the crackling fire, fellow fire pit enthusiasts! Forget the same old burgers and brats. Tonight, we're transforming your fire pit into a family-friendly culinary playground. Let's ditch the kitchen and embrace the smoky, open-flame magic with these five fun and adaptable recipes to make over your fire pit cooking grate that everyone can enjoy:

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Why You Need a Fire Grate in your Outdoor Wood Burning Fire Pit

About Fire PitsFebruary 13, 2024

Why You Need a Fire Grate in your Outdoor Wood Burning Fire Pit

While roasting marshmallows and swapping stories under the stars are undeniable joys of a crackling wood-burning fire pit, there's a hidden hero waiting to elevate your experience: the fire grate. Don't underestimate this simple metal platform, it's more than just a place to rest your logs. Let's delve into why a fire grate is the secret weapon to unlocking the full potential of your wood-burning fire pit.

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How to Properly Season Fire Pit Grills

BBQ & Cooking over Fire PitsFebruary 23, 2023

How to Properly Season Fire Pit Grills

Seasoning your grill helps prevent food from sticking and also adds a layer of flavor to your dishes - just like seasoning a good old cast iron skillet. Trust us, you won't regret adding various seasonings to your cooking grate. After awhile the seasoning eventually cooks its way into the grate for a lifetime of flavor.

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Celebrate Pi Day by the Fire Pit with these Delicious Recipes

BBQ & Cooking over Fire PitsMarch 14, 2024

Celebrate Pi Day by the Fire Pit with these Delicious Recipes

Mark your calendars, grab your pie iron or grilling grate, because March 14th isn't just Pi Day, it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate with delicious fire-cooked pies! From savory pizzas to sweet treats, your fire pit can be transformed into a delightful outdoor oven, perfect for creating unique and flavorful pies.

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Fire Pit Grilling Recipe: Chicken Wings

BBQ & Cooking over Fire PitsFebruary 9, 2024

Fire Pit Grilling Recipe: Chicken Wings

Grab your fire pit grilling grate and your trusty tongs! The Super Bowl is fast approaching, so it's time to grill up everyone's favorite game day food: Chicken Wings

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Cajun seasoned ribeye steak searing on a fire pit cooking grate

BBQ & Cooking over Fire PitsOctober 25, 2022

Fire Pit Cooking Recipe: Cajun Grilled Ribeye

Many agree that the king of grilled meats is the mighty steak. With so many different seasoning (or just salt and pepper with a great cut), there are a variety of reasons that a good steak is a go-to classic for grilling. You can't beat the warmth of the fire and the outdoor cooking experience during the fall season. Check out this killer recipe our friend Cubbie Hawk in Iowa shared with us, which he cooked over his very own Legacy Series Complete Fire Pit Insert.

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Can I Put a Fire Pit on My Wood Deck?

About Fire PitsApril 12, 2022

Can I Put a Fire Pit on My Wood Deck?

Having a wooden deck provides even more area to spend time outdoors, especially if you enjoy grilling or relaxing whenever you are outside. If you are thinking of investing in a firepit and want to place the pit on your wooden deck, read on to learn whether a wooden deck is an ideal location for any type of fire pit.

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