Analysis by Valery Grin · · updated October 3, 2026
BBQ-Toro Kazan KAZ1: 6.7 L cast iron pot with lid
A pre-seasoned cast iron pot with a pan-style lid, for braising over coals on the kamado grate
From€45
Reference price on Amazon (June 2026) · subject to change
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- Diameter
- 26 cm
- Weight
- 5.9 kg
- Material
- Cast iron (pot and lid), pre-seasoned
Quick answer
Yes, if you like long braises or plov and your grate is 46 cm or larger. It is a pre-seasoned cast iron pot, 6.7 L with the lid, 26 cm across the mouth, 5.9 kg. The listing photos show a flat base, but the listing names no kamado: check how it sits before you load it.
Pre-seasoned cast iron, 26 cm across the mouth, 12 cm tall and 5.9 kg. Made for stews, rice and soup over coals; the condition is that it sits flat on your kamado grate.
The BBQ-Toro Kazan KAZ1 is a cast iron pot of the traditional kind: body and lid in the same metal, two side handles and nothing else. The Amazon listing gives 6.7 L total capacity (4.9 L in the pot and 1.9 L in the lid), 26 cm across the mouth, 12 cm tall without the lid and 5.9 kg. With the lid on, the outer dimensions are 32.5 x 28 x 16 cm. According to the maker, it serves 4-8 people.
What sets it apart from an ordinary saucepan is mass. The listing puts it down to that: according to its text, cast iron evens out uneven heat and allows even cooking. That is reasonable physics, not a laboratory promise: a lot of metal takes time to heat and time to cool, which suits stews, rice dishes and soups that spend a long time on the fire. The listing mentions plov, which it calls "Russian rice", and Uha, a fish soup, and presents the pot as pre-seasoned and ready to use, with instructions in the box in case it needs re-seasoning.
On a kamado, the question is not whether it heats but whether it sits steady. The listing does not say "flat base" and names no kamado, but the photos show a flat bottom, and at 28 cm across the outside it sits comfortably on a 46 cm grate (Large or Classic) and with even more room on a 61 cm one (XL or Big Joe). The largest of the outer measurements with the lid is 32.5 cm, so on a small 33 cm kamado it is worth measuring first. Whether on a Kamado Joe ring or on the grate, set it down empty and check that it does not rock before you fill it.
The natural use is direct cooking, with the pot on the grate and the coals underneath. With the kazan lid on, the whole thing stands 16 cm tall, so also check that the kamado dome closes at the grate height you use. The upturned lid works as a 1.9 L pan for roasting or serving, according to the listing, though not while it is covering the pot. For the general technique with this metal over coals, the guide to cast iron and dutch ovens covers seasoning, preheating and cleaning.
Real drawbacks, from the listing. Capacity appears as 6.7 L in the text and 6.8 L in the table, and the table dimensions (16 x 28 x 5 cm) do not match the text. It publishes no maximum temperature and no base diameter. And 5.9 kg empty is a lot: full and hot, it calls for long gloves and both hands. The rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 518 reviews: decent, not outstanding. And it is cast iron: hand wash it and dry it thoroughly, or it rusts.
Verdict: an honest pot at a reasonable price for what it is, worth buying if the fit on your grate is checked first and you expect nothing the listing does not state.
A pre-seasoned cast iron pot at a reasonable price. The weak side is a listing with figures that disagree and a 4.2 rating. Check how it sits on your grate.
Editorial rating from spec sheet, measurements and kamado fit · not a hands-on test
Pros
- Pre-seasoned cast iron: the listing says it can be used straight out of the box
- 26 cm mouth, 12 cm tall, 6.7 L in total: serves 4-8 people according to the listing
- The upturned lid works as a 1.9 L pan for searing or serving
- Oven-safe per the listing, with two side handles and a lid in the same metal
Cons
- The flat base shows in the photos, but the listing neither says so nor names any kamado
- 5.9 kg empty: full and hot, it is a serious load for the grate and for your hands
- The listing contradicts itself: 6.7 L in the text, 6.8 L in the table, odd sizes
Who it's for
For anyone braising stews, rice or long soups over coals with a grate of 46 cm or more. For Uzbek or Caucasian cooking, the kazan is the reference pot.
Not for
If your kamado is small or you do not know how it will sit, or you do not want to dry and oil the iron every time. Nor for anyone who avoids heavy lifting.
Specifications
- Diameter
- 26 cm
- Weight
- 5.9 kg
- Material
- Cast iron (pot and lid), pre-seasoned
- Includes
- Cast iron pot with two side handles, Cast iron lid (upturned, it works as a pan), Instructions for re-seasoning
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Goes well with
Weber Cast Iron Protector 17889, 200 ml fine-mist spray
Cast iron is sensitive to water and rusts if put away damp. A spray protector, such as the 200 ml Weber, leaves a protective film between uses and is applied inside and out on the pot and lid. It is a cheap consumable bought alongside the pot, not instead of it.
€12
Rapicca XL Barbecue Gloves 43 cm
The Rapicca XL gloves are 43 cm long and reach higher up the forearm. With 5.9 kg empty, two side handles and the iron at coal temperature, moving the kazan without long gloves is a bad idea; 43 cm covers the wrist when turning or lifting the pot.
€40
Overmont Dutch Oven-L: 6.3 L, 29.7 cm cast-iron Dutch oven
The closest alternative in the catalogue: a cast iron pot of 6.3 L and 29.7 cm across. If your grate is large and you want a conventional round pot, compare it with the 6.7 L kazan, 26 cm mouth and pan lid, before deciding; they do not complement each other, you pick one or the other by space and dish.
€67
FAQ
Will it fit and sit steady in my kamado?
The listing gives a 26 cm mouth, 28 cm outside and 12 cm tall without the lid (16 with it), and the photos show a flat bottom, but it names no kamado and says nothing about a flat base. On a 46 cm grate (Large, Classic) it fits with room to spare. On a small kamado, measure first: the largest outer measurement with the lid is 32.5 cm. Set it empty on your grate or ring, check it does not rock and the dome closes, then fill it.
Can it go straight onto the coals?
The listing says it suits a stove, a barbecue, a campfire or direct fire, and that it is oven-safe. It publishes no maximum temperature, so there is no figure to give. The sensible approach on a kamado is to rest it on the grate with the coals beneath and raise the temperature gradually: cast iron tolerates plenty of heat, but sudden changes with a cold pot are what punish any piece of this metal most.
How do I look after the cast iron so it does not rust?
The listing says hand wash. Then dry it immediately, wipe a thin film of oil inside and out, and store it somewhere dry. It arrives pre-seasoned and comes with instructions in case it needs re-seasoning after rough treatment. A cast iron spray protector such as Weber's is the alternative to oil from the larder.
How does it differ from the 6.3 L Overmont in the catalogue?
The 6.3 L Overmont is a dutch oven 29.7 cm across; this kazan gives 6.7 L with the lid (4.9 L in the pot), a 26 cm mouth, 28 cm outside, 12 cm tall and 5.9 kg, with a flat base in the photos and a lid that, upturned, works as a 1.9 L pan. The Overmont is wider and needs more room on the grate; the kazan fits a 46 cm kamado more easily and offers the pan lid. For stews and big cuts the capacity is similar: choose by the grate you have and whether you want the pan.