36” & 48” Santa Maria Grill Insert for Outdoor Kitchens – Single Crank
Price range: $1,534.44 through $2,743.27
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Santa Maria Grill Insert – Single Crank
JD Fabrications BBQ is proud to craft the finest Santa Maria-style grill inserts. Compatible with wood or charcoal, their versatility will fuel your imagination. From Stainless Argentine grill grates to height adjustable rotisserie attachments, they are easily customizable to fit your personal cooking style. Our BBQ grills feature crank-operated grate height adjustment making temperature control easy. Meticulously handcrafted in the USA and finished with premium high temperature paint, this grill is engineered for longevity, reliable performance, and countless memorable meals.
Easy Install
This Santa Maria drop-in grill insert is designed to fit into an existing rectangular firebrick opening. Choose from one of our standard sizes or let us build to fit your unique space. The grill requires no bolts, glue, or tricky installation. Simply set it into your firepit opening and the grill is supported by the counter lips for a secure, stable fit and you’re ready to cook.
Height-Adjustable Cooking Grate
The adjustable grate makes it easy to:
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Achieve the perfect sear, roast, or slow-cook results
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Control temperature with precision
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Simplify ash cleanup after every cook
Whether you’re grilling steaks, roasting vegetables, or smoking chicken, the smooth crank system puts you in full control of your heat.
Grate Options for Every Chef
Choose the grate that fits your cooking style:
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Stainless Round Rod: Rust-resistant, easy to clean, and delivers perfect sear marks
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Argentine V Grates: Rust-resistant, ideal for crispy chicken skin and even cooking
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Steel Expanded: Develops flavor much like a cast-iron skillet
Celebrate Santa Maria-Style Grilling
Santa Maria-style grilling is all about tradition, flavor, and gathering around the fire. This single-crank model offers authentic grilling in a smaller footprint, perfect for patios, islands, or outdoor kitchens.
We offer multiple sizes and configurations to suit your needs. For extra cooking space, explore our dual-grate setups. We also craft portable units, drop-in inserts, and all-stainless models that can be NSF-certified for commercial kitchens.
Custom Sizes Available
We can build an insert to fit your existing counter opening. Contact us with your dimensions for a quick, personalized quote. Additional fees may apply.
Features of the Grill Insert for Outdoor Kitchens
- Engineered for longevity with your best interest in mind!
- Easy Installation. Our frames come with 2.5” outward facing lips on all sides for easy installation.
- Height adjustable cooking grate system has 32” of travel (12" below and 20" above the rim) to achieve perfect cooking temperatures as well as making ash cleanout a breeze with a hand shovel.
- Ratchet Crank capable of handling 250 + lbs.
- Steel expanded (diamond) cooking grate for form and function. Seasons just like a cast iron skillet. Specialty grate upgrades are available.
- Aircraft grade cable wire with adjustable cable clamps make the grate removable if needed.
- USA MADE. Each JD Fabrications grill is manufactured in Santa Maria, CA, never mass produced overseas. We hold our designs and our materials to the highest quality standards to provide our valued customers the best grills on the market.
- Rest easy, all JD Fabrications grills are covered under our 5 Year Limited Workmanship Warranty. See warranty details under Warranty tab.
- Pull the grill of the pallet and ready to install. No assembly.
Designed and manufactured by our JD Fabrications team, who are experts in the industry, this Santa Maria Grill Insert exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship, superior materials, and attention to detail. It's a versatile and reliable addition to any outdoor kitchen, embodying the spirit of culinary excellence. Get your perfect grill today!
Specifications
- Standard Dimensions: Length Range: 36"(Overall 41 including lips) Standard Width: 24” (Overall 29” including lips)
- Custom Dimensions available.
- Grill Grate Options: Steel Expanded (Diamond) Grate comes stock.
- Fuel: Wood or Charcoal
- Installation: Suitable for islands constructed of solid brick
- Cable: 1/8” aircraft grade wire with adjustable clamps
- Crank Bar: 5/8” thick solid bar
- Round Wheel Hand Crank with Ratchet
- Height Adjustable 85lbs Rotisserie kit includes: Motor, Stainless shaft, Stainless Forks, Stainless lock
- Finish: High temperature stove paint
- Comes with a 1 FREE Can of Touch Up paint
Custom Sizes:
- We can build to fit your existing counter opening. Additional fees apply. Contact us with your size for a quick quote!
Easy Installation:
Drop-In Frame Grills are designed to be a dropped into masonry units constructed of solid brick. Select from our standard sizes or we can build to suit your existing counter opening. The counter top opening should be 1/2" larger than the selected grill size. For example, a 30" x 24" Drop-In Frame will require a 30-1/2" x 24-1/2" counter top opening. There is no bolting or gluing required. Simply drop the frame to your opening, and the grill will be supported by the 2-1/2" flanges around all four sides.
Depending on the size of the grill, we recommend the brick floor be built approx. 14"-16" from grill rim to brick floor. This offers optimal temperature ranges for most wood fires. If using solely charcoal the firebox can be shallower.
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