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Offline Smokin Don

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My New Lodge CI L410 Sportsman
« Reply #-1 on: February 26, 2016, 04:48:23 PM »
Feb 26 2016

I turned 74 yesterday but when I got my new Lodge Sportsman L410 Hibachi grill today I was like a little kid with a new toy. I don’t feel too well, have a cold; but that didn’t stop me from getting it assembled and in the oven for a seasoning before using.

That cast iron grill is a piece of artwork; just 6 pieces plus the bail and only needs two bolts to assemble.
I could not find much history on this grill but it looks like Lodge Bought out Sportsman. I did find a video of someone who had an original Sportsman and compared the Lodge to it. The casting is a lot cleaner and they improved the pockets where the cooking grate legs set.

I run hot water over the cooking grate, brushed it well and dried. I then brushed lard on the inside, the two grates, the access door and damper. It was set on a sheet pan and into the oven. I set it at 350 deg. and a half hour later turned the oven off. It will set there until cooled. I had wanted to do the outside too but it was too hard to handle on top of my cupboard. I will coat the outside on my first cook.

Now all I need is some decent weather to try this thing out. I plan on doing some pork burgers, sausage, for my first cook. I would appreciate any tips or hints from any of you who have one of these.





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Re: My New Lodge CI L410 Sportsman
« on: February 26, 2016, 04:52:09 PM »
She's beautiful Don..just like mine, waiting for better weather also..don't like cooking in rain and snow.  Enjoy bunches.   .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
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Re: My New Lodge CI L410 Sportsman
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2016, 04:57:38 PM »
looks like a great birthday gift.  happy 74th
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Re: My New Lodge CI L410 Sportsman
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2016, 05:51:45 PM »
I like it Don!   That looks like it's ready to cook.

Lodge plant is just 45 mins from the house maybe I need to run over there and see if they got a deal on one  ;)
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Re: My New Lodge CI L410 Sportsman
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2016, 07:27:01 PM »
She's a beauty Don! Hope you feel better soon and get to using your new toy!

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Re: My New Lodge CI L410 Sportsman
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2016, 10:54:48 PM »
Fwiw, this fine little grill makes a great charcoal firebox  for a CB 940X cooker/ smoker.

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Re: My New Lodge CI L410 Sportsman
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2016, 10:34:09 AM »
I like it Don!   That looks like it's ready to cook.

Lodge plant is just 45 mins from the house maybe I need to run over there and see if they got a deal on one  ;)

Tommy, last time I was up there the prices for seconds in their store were higher than the prices at Academy Sports.
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Re: My New Lodge CI L410 Sportsman
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2016, 05:49:01 PM »
Feb 26 2016

 I would appreciate any tips or hints from any of you who have one of these.

Smokin Don

I use foil under the charcoal grate to make it easy to clean ashes, I also spray the cooker with pam before and after each cook. Store indoors
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Re: My New Lodge CI L410 Sportsman
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2016, 08:52:56 PM »
A belated Happy Birthday, Don! That is a great gift. I have loved mine for years - sometimes it is just fun to cook on a hibachi and this is an excellent way to do it. I can't wait to see what you do with it!
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Re: My New Lodge CI L410 Sportsman
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2016, 09:51:08 PM »
Can't wait unit we get to see what your turn out on that beauty.

Happy Birthday 
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Re: My New Lodge CI L410 Sportsman
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2016, 11:19:30 PM »
You can check Wal Mart for  a good price of $86, it is store pick up only. Don
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Re: My New Lodge CI L410 Sportsman
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2016, 03:49:42 AM »
A belated Happy Birthday, Don! That's a good birthday present. Feel better.

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Re: My New Lodge CI L410 Sportsman
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2016, 11:02:59 AM »
Great birthday gift Don!
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Re: My New Lodge CI L410 Sportsman
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2016, 01:33:53 PM »
Looking for another steak griller and that just might be it.
Waiting to see your first cook  Don.
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Re: My New Lodge CI L410 Sportsman
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2016, 03:26:19 PM »
Looks like you're ready to light it up!





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