Outdoor Grilling How to Use the Sportsman’s Pro Cast Iron Grill By: Lodge Cast Iron / February 1, 2022 With a streamlined design consisting of only four parts, the charcoal Sportsman’s Pro Cast Iron Grill offers hassle-free assembly to let you get the grilling going in no time. Just like all our cast iron cookware, Lodge seasoned this grill in our foundry, making it easy to care for and ready to use. E-mail this page Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Twitter Print this page Let's get ready to grill! Start by placing the cast iron grill on a durable, nonflammable surface, and use the two enclosed bolts to attach the grill bowl to the base using a flathead screwdriver and an adjustable crescent wrench to keep the nuts in place. The Sportsman’s Pro was thoughtfully enhanced with a removable grill grate that makes loading charcoal convenient, as well as dual air vents and an ash drawer that enable you to regulate airflow and control the heat as you cook. Slide the ash drawer onto the runners inside the grill base, and wearing cooking gloves to protect your hands, use a chimney starter to light the charcoal. How to Use the Chimney Starter, Pro Tip: Fill the chimney starter with coals, and place it inside the grill bowl of the Sportsman’s Pro. It will contain any ash, protect surfaces, and preheat the grill. Then pour the lit charcoal into the grill bowl once the charcoal has begun to gray over (this should take approximately 10 minutes). If you’re lighting coals directly in your Sportsman’s Pro, adjust the ash drawer to the open position. This will allow maximum airflow to help the coals ignite more evenly. How to Adjust the Draft, Pro Tip: When it comes to adjusting the draft, remember that the more oxygen that enters, the hotter the fire will be. Leave the air vents wide open when cooking quick-sear foods like thinner steaks, pork chops, and hearty fish that require high heat above 450° F. For burgers, brats, veggies, and thicker cuts of meat, leave the vents halfway open to achieve a medium-high heat of 375° F to 425° F. Keep the vents mostly closed at temperatures between 300° F and 375° F for toasting bread and lowering the heat on thicker cuts of meat to achieve the desired internal doneness. For more information about assembling your grill, check out: “8 Steps to Get You Started Using the Sportsman’s Pro Cast Iron Grill” More about the Sportsman's Pro Grill Introducing the New Sportsman's Pro Cast Iron Grill™ The original hibachi-style charcoal grill is back and better than ever! The Sportsman’s Pro Cast Iron Grill has been enhanced with new design features that make it even easier to Savor the Outdoors™. Which Lodge Cast Iron Grill is Right for You? Lodge offers two cast iron charcoal grills with distinctive personalities and unique features. Learn more about them to find the one that’s right for you. Enhanced New Features of the Sportsman’s Pro Cast Iron Grill The classic hibachi-style Cast Iron Sportsman’s Grill is back and better than ever! Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter and Charred Lemon With its buttery-sweet flavor and perfectly tender texture, it’s no wonder that lobster enjoys perhaps the most luxurious reputation among all seafood. 8 Steps to Get You Started Using the Sportsman’s Pro Cast Iron Grill Whatever the season, whatever the occasion—this grill will be the place to gather for good times and memorable meals. Grilled New York Strip Steaks with Harissa Butter Tender and flavorful New York strip steak is mouthwateringly delicious on its own. But try taking it to the next level by amping up the flavor with Tunisian harissa seasoning—a fiery sauce that consists of an exotic mix of hot chiles, garlic, cumin, coriander, caraway, and olive oil. Contributed By: Lodge Cast Iron We hope you enjoy our stories and recipes! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and tag your Instagram food photos with #lodgecastiron for a chance to be featured on our feed! Get $10 off any $50+ order!* While you're shopping, become a Pan Fan today and sign up for our newsletter! *Coupon code will be sent to your email after you sign up for our newsletter! New sign ups only. Sign Up By submitting your information, you are agreeing to Lodge Cast Iron’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Please try again.
Outdoor Grilling How to Use the Sportsman’s Pro Cast Iron Grill By: Lodge Cast Iron / February 1, 2022 With a streamlined design consisting of only four parts, the charcoal Sportsman’s Pro Cast Iron Grill offers hassle-free assembly to let you get the grilling going in no time. Just like all our cast iron cookware, Lodge seasoned this grill in our foundry, making it easy to care for and ready to use. E-mail this page Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Twitter Print this page Let's get ready to grill! Start by placing the cast iron grill on a durable, nonflammable surface, and use the two enclosed bolts to attach the grill bowl to the base using a flathead screwdriver and an adjustable crescent wrench to keep the nuts in place. The Sportsman’s Pro was thoughtfully enhanced with a removable grill grate that makes loading charcoal convenient, as well as dual air vents and an ash drawer that enable you to regulate airflow and control the heat as you cook. Slide the ash drawer onto the runners inside the grill base, and wearing cooking gloves to protect your hands, use a chimney starter to light the charcoal. How to Use the Chimney Starter, Pro Tip: Fill the chimney starter with coals, and place it inside the grill bowl of the Sportsman’s Pro. It will contain any ash, protect surfaces, and preheat the grill. Then pour the lit charcoal into the grill bowl once the charcoal has begun to gray over (this should take approximately 10 minutes). If you’re lighting coals directly in your Sportsman’s Pro, adjust the ash drawer to the open position. This will allow maximum airflow to help the coals ignite more evenly. How to Adjust the Draft, Pro Tip: When it comes to adjusting the draft, remember that the more oxygen that enters, the hotter the fire will be. Leave the air vents wide open when cooking quick-sear foods like thinner steaks, pork chops, and hearty fish that require high heat above 450° F. For burgers, brats, veggies, and thicker cuts of meat, leave the vents halfway open to achieve a medium-high heat of 375° F to 425° F. Keep the vents mostly closed at temperatures between 300° F and 375° F for toasting bread and lowering the heat on thicker cuts of meat to achieve the desired internal doneness. For more information about assembling your grill, check out: “8 Steps to Get You Started Using the Sportsman’s Pro Cast Iron Grill” More about the Sportsman's Pro Grill Introducing the New Sportsman's Pro Cast Iron Grill™ The original hibachi-style charcoal grill is back and better than ever! The Sportsman’s Pro Cast Iron Grill has been enhanced with new design features that make it even easier to Savor the Outdoors™. Which Lodge Cast Iron Grill is Right for You? Lodge offers two cast iron charcoal grills with distinctive personalities and unique features. Learn more about them to find the one that’s right for you. Enhanced New Features of the Sportsman’s Pro Cast Iron Grill The classic hibachi-style Cast Iron Sportsman’s Grill is back and better than ever! Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter and Charred Lemon With its buttery-sweet flavor and perfectly tender texture, it’s no wonder that lobster enjoys perhaps the most luxurious reputation among all seafood. 8 Steps to Get You Started Using the Sportsman’s Pro Cast Iron Grill Whatever the season, whatever the occasion—this grill will be the place to gather for good times and memorable meals. Grilled New York Strip Steaks with Harissa Butter Tender and flavorful New York strip steak is mouthwateringly delicious on its own. But try taking it to the next level by amping up the flavor with Tunisian harissa seasoning—a fiery sauce that consists of an exotic mix of hot chiles, garlic, cumin, coriander, caraway, and olive oil. Contributed By: Lodge Cast Iron We hope you enjoy our stories and recipes! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and tag your Instagram food photos with #lodgecastiron for a chance to be featured on our feed!
