Lodge Cast Iron Hibachi

ZanderSpice · Dec 28, 2011

I already placed my order, but I'm wondering if anyone else has used the Lodge Hibachi:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00022OK2A/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

I paid $84 with free shipping. I've seen Steve Raichlen using one and it looks like it would would be perfect for small grill sessions.

Scovie · Dec 28, 2011

Never used one, but it looks nice. Great design, I'm sure you'll love it.

Prehensile · Dec 28, 2011

I love cast iron!!!! it retains heat and if you season it properly it his nonstick properties as well.

texas blues · Dec 28, 2011

Awesome little grills. Used them since I was a kid. For one or two people they are perfect.

LGHT · Dec 28, 2011

I use hibachi's all the time at the beach, camping, picnics deep sea fishing etc. They are great when you want to prepare a meal for a couple of people quick and easy, but I really use them because I can get a VERY hot surface to create an amazing sear. For this reason I only use ceramic and believe it or not I make my own by throwing clay on a wheel. I usually only make them about 6" wide and 12" high and usually pickup a custom grill from these guys. http://www.huntingdoncocustoms.com/prosekegr.html

Cast iron is great for LONG cooks like chili or stew because it's stable and retains heat well, but I because I use mine for searing meat like steak and tuna quickly I prefer ceramic. Plus they weigh a lot less.

I'll try and post a few pics of my setup.

ZanderSpice · Dec 28, 2011

Thanks for the feedback. I love cooking on cast iron too, and I like having adjustable grill height and also conserve some charcoal. LGHT, I can't wait to see your setup. Thanks for the link too. I like the grill/griddle combo for the weber.

ZanderSpice · Dec 31, 2011

Anyone around today? I'm about to give this bad boy a burn in and then throw something on. Any suggestions? It's probably too hot for wings so I'm thinking steak, maybe a NY strip or two.

texas blues · Dec 31, 2011

If'n you're taking requests, my vote would be for fajita's, if not that then, kalbi short ribs.

JayT · Dec 31, 2011

Mmmmm short ribs are amazing...

Scovie · Dec 31, 2011

Eggs. Over easy. :rofl:

texas blues · Dec 31, 2011

Scoville DeVille said:
Eggs. Over easy.

You are hereby banned to the little kids table for that remark. :drunk:

ZanderSpice · Dec 31, 2011

This thing gets hot! I went with fajitas. They were simple and tasty. I used carne asada the butcher had marinating, white onion, orange bell, flour tortillas, then some Tapatio, lemon juice and olive oil. The carne asada stuck a bit. It fits right in the middle of my big BBQ so I don't need a table or cover outside. I just might make eggs and bacon on it tomorrow.

salsalady · Dec 31, 2011

zanderspice, that looks like a sweet little set-up. The fajitas look yummy and I can see the hibachi working for lots of little 1-2 person type meals. Hope you keep posting as you use it for different things.
SL

texas blues · Jan 1, 2012

Ijole' gran fajita Z you rocked that hibachi! Keep it comin'!

ZanderSpice · Jan 1, 2012

Thanks friends and happy 2012!. I love this grill. Just made a mean breakfast. Three animals were harmed. Also, tortillas and mimosas.

JayT · Jan 1, 2012

OMG TB! He is harming tortillas and mimosas! Get him. :lol:

I so love cast iron.

AtomicCobraPeppers · Jan 1, 2012

yuumm! thats a nice little grill

texas blues · Jan 1, 2012

JayT said:
OMG TB! He is harming tortillas and mimosas! Get him. I so love cast iron.

No way vato. That is some serious heavy pettin' goin' on with the tore tillah's, boozehaha, and 3 way of cast iron. WIN!

JayT · Jan 1, 2012

I gotta little cast iron love going right now myself. Should I put it in here? Its not a hibachi though.

ZanderSpice · Jan 1, 2012

JayT said:
I gotta little cast iron love going right now myself. Should I put it in here? Its not a hibachi though.

All cast iron is welcome as long as it's hot, clean, and lubricated. Show it off!