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kyle corn
03-08-2011, 02:13 PM
A guy at work brought this in to show me. He bought it 8+ years ago at a Cracker Barrel for ~$35 and has never used it. I asked him to sell it but he won't let it go. It's so cool, I need one! I did some google searches but can't find anything. I've seen a similar one in terra cotta online and at Cost Plus World Market but this thing is cast iron. I'm obsessed with collecting things to cook on. I have no need for this, but it'd look really cool on my patio table and maybe I'd use it every now and then for burgers or something... maybe? I think I'm sick in the head.

The coffee mug is for perspective.

Just wanted to share this unique little cooker.
BobBrisket
03-08-2011, 02:23 PM
That's cool!!

Have you checked E bay?
kyle corn
03-08-2011, 02:28 PM
That's cool!!

Have you checked E bay?

Yup, the only thing I can find is a cast iron piggy grill press.

I bet if I run to the ATM and come back with cash in hand he takes it... :idea::becky:
Hugo
03-08-2011, 02:29 PM
Sweeeeeeeet :thumb:
gtr
03-08-2011, 02:30 PM
I have a ton of little pig thingees around the house - but that right there is farkin' cool! If you run across any amount of them, holler!
kyle corn
03-08-2011, 02:30 PM
Here's the terra cotta grill I've seen. Not as cool, though!

http://thebbqgrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/pig1.jpg
BobBrisket
03-08-2011, 02:32 PM
maybe you can get some manfacturer info off the box.
chambersuac
03-08-2011, 02:34 PM
very cool, indeed.
Downtown Smokeout
03-08-2011, 02:34 PM
Very cool. I tried the same thing, after 20 google and ebay searches I think anyone who has one is keeping it.
capnrob97
03-08-2011, 02:35 PM
Don't know if this ad is still valid, but here is one for sale for $15.

http://www.americanlisted.com/massachusetts_21/misc_117/cast_iron_pig_hibachi_15_springfield_14721008.html
BobBrisket
03-08-2011, 02:36 PM
They also made/make a cow version.
kyle corn
03-08-2011, 02:43 PM
very cool, indeed.

The only thing on there is a Cracker Barrel logo.
chambersuac
03-08-2011, 02:49 PM
I called the Cracker Barrel merchandise buyer. Waiting for a return call. Hope she can help ya...
inv3ctiv3
03-08-2011, 02:59 PM
There was on for sale on the santa maria craigslist about a week ago
Dustin D
03-08-2011, 03:09 PM
Looks cool!
1FUNVET
03-08-2011, 03:25 PM
Just the thing for MOINKS.
landarc
03-08-2011, 06:39 PM
Man, I did not want one of those 5 minutes ago. Now, I feel I need one.
Capozzoli
03-08-2011, 06:52 PM
That thing is great. I would use that for Korean BBQ. OR mixed Turkish kebabs. Fun.

I would use the hell out of that pig.
PFSmith
03-08-2011, 07:37 PM
I have the cow version - and would love to have the pig. I thought that if I competed this year, I could decorate the cook site with the piggy and cow grills and some chicken yard art.

Pat
wormdrink67
03-08-2011, 07:39 PM
that's straight awesome!!
kyle corn
03-08-2011, 10:54 PM
I went to the ATM and got $40, waved it in his face and he declined. I sweetened the offer with the $15 more that was in my pocket and he still wouldn't get rid of it. I know that it wasn't worth nearly that but dangit, I just had to have it! I'm still bummed I didn't get it, even if I had paid $55 I would have been a happy camper. It's just so cool.

Maybe I'll pick up the terra cotta version at Cost Plus World Market. I'm pretty sure they're only $25 and it'd look really cool on my patio table.
gtr
03-08-2011, 11:23 PM
I know what you mean. I've had that thing on my mind since you put it up. I've done a bunch of searching but to no avail & it's gonna be awhile till I'm near a Cracker Barrel again :doh: and the chances of them having one around is slim at best.

But I did see a lot of different cool cast iron hibachis during the search - just not as cool as the pig.
kyle corn
03-09-2011, 12:08 AM
Unfortunately it's not listed on the CB website, although I guess that doesn't mean that you can't still find it there.
Phesant
03-09-2011, 05:13 AM
Man, I did not want one of those 5 minutes ago. Now, I feel I need one.
Me Too :pray:
Big Money Grip
03-09-2011, 10:43 AM
You might try Lodge. They make alot of the cast iron stuff for Cracker Barrel.
douglaslizard
03-09-2011, 10:59 AM
thanks alot,i now have to get one of those.i stayed up til bout 2 this morning looking for one.
Big George's BBQ
03-09-2011, 11:02 AM
That is cool I want one
Johnny_Crunch
03-09-2011, 12:31 PM
That thing is pretty slick :thumb:
Carbon
03-09-2011, 12:53 PM
When I was looking for a quality hibachi several years ago I saw that pig hibachi listed by an Ebay vendor among other types of hibachis he had available. I ended up getting a Lodge hibachi instead.
kyle corn
03-09-2011, 03:00 PM
When I was looking for a quality hibachi several years ago I saw that pig hibachi listed by an Ebay vendor among other types of hibachis he had available. I ended up getting a Lodge hibachi instead.

The Lodge hibachi is better in almost every way: It's heavier, it holds more coals, more meat, etc. However, it's not shaped like a pig! :laugh:
mbshop
03-09-2011, 04:37 PM
great ! now another must have made out of unobtainium.
bluetang
03-09-2011, 06:55 PM
Definitely slick! I'd snatch it if one came around too.
Lake Dogs
03-10-2011, 09:32 AM
Look on the box. See if it lists a manufacturer, etc. Then, contact them and see if
they still make it or happen to have a few hundred they couldn't off-load a few years
ago...
kyle corn
03-10-2011, 11:20 AM
Look on the box. See if it lists a manufacturer, etc. Then, contact them and see if
they still make it or happen to have a few hundred they couldn't off-load a few years
ago...

No manufacture info, just the Cracker Barrel logo.

It did have instructions for use. This was step 1

"Place 6-8 coals in grill and douse with lighter fluid, or use instant light coals." :tsk: