New Toy

[SecondHandSmoker]

I had been wanting a Lodge Sportsman CI grill for a few years now.
I pulled the trigger a couple of weeks ago after reading that the grills are being discontinued. Though, I am unsure if that is totally true.
At the very least, I now have a back up for the two gas grills. Funny how that works!
What is really great about this little grill is that you can use briquettes, lump, or wood.
The maiden voyage was beef,chicken, and vegetable kebabs.
Sorry, no pics of that cook. But trust me, it was delicous.
Which brings us to this past Friday afternoon's cook of two rib eyes, marinated veggie kebabs, and pineapple chunks for dessert.

It is HOT outside. Must stay hydrated with the obligatory margarita while grilling.

The hickory and cherry chunks are doing their job.

SWMBO reminded me she doesn't like a heavy sear...

"Alright, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up."

Did I mention marinated veggies??

...And now for some dessert...

I must appologize in advance for the lack of plated shots for this cook.
It was time to squat and gobble!
Thanks for looking.

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Never seen that guy before. Looks cool how do you like it

 

[Brokenhandle]

Awesome looking new grill! And some mighty fine grub going too! Very nice

Ryan

 

[Smkryng]

Very cool! I’ve never seen one before.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Never seen that guy before. Looks cool how do you like it

I love it!
I can kick myself for not getting one sooner when a lot of places had them on clearance for really low prices.

There is a slight learning curve with heat management since the grate is so close to the coals. But, the grill does have a sliding damper door that helps too.
This thing does get HOT!

Of course, it is small and won't feed a crowd. For two people it is pefect.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Awesome looking new grill! And some mighty fine grub going too! Very nice

Ryan

Ryan,

Thank you very much.

Stuart

 

[spudthegreater]

It reminds me of the old Hibachi grills i used in the 80s but on steroids. Is it pretty portable for you? I might want one of these packed up for a camping excursion.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Very cool! I’ve never seen one before.

If I remember correctly, I first ran across this CI grill about three years ago.
Before then, I had no idea they even existed.

 

[Smkryng]

If I remember correctly, I first ran across this CI grill about three years ago.
Before then, I had no idea they even existed.

Maybe someone should tell the people down at Lodge an advertisement would go a long way toward sales

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

It reminds me of the old Hibachi grills i used in the 80s but on steroids. Is it pretty portable for you? I might want one of these packed up for a camping excursion.

It really can be classified as Hibachi. Since it is cast iron, it weighs in around 30 lbs, but is very compact.
I am positive it would exceed at being a self contained camping/hunting grill.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Maybe someone should tell the people down at Lodge an advertisement would go a long way toward sales

No doubt!

I checked Lodge's website and they're out of stock now.

Some websites had them listed cheaper than Lodge. But those site seemed kind of sketchy.

The best price from a reputable site was Sportsmans Warehouse.

 

[TNJAKE]

Nice. Been eyeing those for months

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Nice. Been eyeing those for months

You might want to pull the trigger soon if there is any truth about these being discontinued.
I can honestly say that with proper care this grill will out live me.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Ray,

Thank you for the like.

Stuart

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

You might want to pull the trigger soon if there is any truth about these being discontinued.
I can honestly say that with proper care this grill will out live me.

BTW Jake,

I was glad to read that you and your family dodged the Covid. What a relief that must be!

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

mike243 and Johnny Ray Thank you for the likes.

 

[TNJAKE]

BTW Jake,

I was glad to read that you and your family dodged the Covid. What a relief that must be!

Thanks bud we did. Feels like only a matter of time though with the kids in school

 

[Just4SmokinGrillin]

Great Cast Iron Grill !

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Great Cast Iron Grill !

Yes it is.
I definitely want to try a cook using just wood coals to test the fuel versatility of the grill.
Once the weather cools down in my neck of the woods, I plan on doing some longer CI cooks using the grill as a heat source.