No, this recipe works just fine with the grill grate that comes with the Foodi Grill. I like the Sear 'N Sizzle because it's easier for me to clean and I love the way it cooks. It's a personal preference. If you want to check out the Sear 'N Sizzle Grill Grate, here is the link to the one that fits the XL grill: Sear 'N Sizzle Grate for the XL grill.