Analysis by Valery Grin · · updated October 3, 2026
BBQ-Toro round reversible enamelled cast iron griddle, 43 cm
A reversible cast iron griddle for big kamados: ribbed side for marking, smooth side for searing
From€45
Reference price on Amazon (June 2026) · subject to change
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- Diameter
- 43 cm
- Weight
- 5.6 kg
- Material
- Cast iron with matt enamelled finish
Quick answer
Yes, if your kamado is 61 cm (Big Joe, XL) and you want a large griddle that is cheap for what it is. Reversible enamelled cast iron, about 43 cm across the plate, 5.6 kg. With handles it runs to 54-56 cm: in a 46 cm Large or Classic it most likely will not fit. Check your diameter.
Enamelled cast iron, two sides, two handles and 5.6 kg. It is sold for gas barbecues, but in a 61 cm kamado it fits handles and all, with grate to spare around it. In a 46 cm one, it most likely will not fit.
The BBQ-Toro round griddle is a cast iron plate with a matt enamelled finish, black, and two handles for lifting. It is reversible: one ribbed side, which marks the meat, and one smooth side, for searing on a flat top. Amazon's title gives 43 cm in diameter and the details table says 56 × 42 × 2.5 cm and 5.6 kg. It is not non-stick and the listing says it is not dishwasher safe.
The listing says nothing about kamados: it is sold for gas barbecues. But a plate of iron over coals works the same way, and its selling point is mass. According to the seller, that much iron evens out uneven heat, which on a kamado matters when the charcoal bed is not level. It works in direct cooking, resting on the grate, and it is best heated slowly: 5.6 kg of iron takes time to come up to temperature. The ribbed side suits a rib-eye, vegetables or chicken; the smooth side suits prawns, cuttlefish, onions or a smash burger. The griddled cuttlefish recipe uses a cast iron griddle straight on the grate, direct; the one in this listing is another brand and another size, but the technique is the same. For more on the material, our guide to cast iron in a kamado covers it.
Fit is what decides the purchase. In a 61 cm kamado (Big Joe, XL) it fits handles and all, leaving a ring of free grate around it. In a 46 cm Large or Classic the 41-43 cm plate would fit on paper, but with handles it measures 54-56 cm, 8 to 10 cm more than the grate: it most likely will not fit. Between 52 and 60 cm, measure your grate and the griddle with handles before ordering. In a 33 cm MiniMax or Joe Jr, rule it out.
The drawbacks are in the listing itself. The measurements do not quite add up: the title says 43 cm, the table says 56 × 42 and the photos mark 41-42 cm for the plate and 54 cm with handles, so do not trust the 43 to the decimal. The table also gives a maximum temperature that is not credible for an enamel, and we do not use it as a figure. Enamel is the weak point of any enamelled iron: it is not the same as bare iron and does not take knocks or aggressive brushes. The rating, 4.3 out of 5 from 595 reviews, is for a griddle made for gas, not for coals.
In short: a large griddle, cheap for what it is, aimed at 61 cm kamados, where the only made-to-measure griddle in our catalogue is Kamado Joe's half moon. Measure before you order.
A large, affordable griddle for 61 cm kamados. In a 46 cm one, with handles at 54-56 cm, it most likely will not fit. We have not tested it and the enamel needs care.
Editorial rating from spec sheet, measurements and kamado fit · not a hands-on test
Pros
- Cast iron: plenty of mass that, per the listing, evens out uneven heat
- Reversible: ribbed side for marking, smooth side for searing
- Two handles and matt enamel: per the listing, no seasoning needed
- In a 61 cm kamado it fits handles and all, with grate to spare around it
Cons
- With handles it runs to 54-56 cm: we cannot promise a 46 cm Large or Classic
- Sold for gas: silent on kamados, and its maximum temperature is not credible
- 5.6 kg of iron: slow to heat, heavy when hot, and the enamel dislikes knocks
Who it's for
For anyone with a Big Joe or an XL who wants a large reversible cast iron griddle for searing and marking without overspending.
Not for
If your kamado is 46 cm or smaller (for 46 cm, Victoria's 38 cm round griddle), or you want a piece made for kamados. Nor if you want bare iron that takes any treatment.
Specifications
- Diameter
- 43 cm
- Weight
- 5.6 kg
- Material
- Cast iron with matt enamelled finish
- Includes
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FAQ
Will this griddle fit my kamado?
It depends on the diameter of your grate. The title gives 43 cm for the plate; with handles, the table says 56 cm and the photos 54 cm. In a 61 cm kamado (Big Joe, XL) it fits handles and all, with grate to spare around it. In a 46 cm Large or Classic the handles overshoot the grate by 8-10 cm: it most likely will not fit. Between 52 and 60 cm, measure your grate and the griddle with handles before ordering. For 46 cm, the round one meant for it is the Victoria 38 cm, at 5 kg.
Which side do I use, ribbed or smooth?
Ribbed is for marking: rib-eye, chicken, courgette, aubergine. It leaves the lines on the food. Smooth is for searing on a flat top: prawns, cuttlefish, onions, eggs or a smash burger, where you want full contact with the iron. Pick the side before you light up: flipping 5.6 kg of hot iron is a bad idea. If you must move it hot, do it in long gloves and without hurrying. The listing gives no times or working temperatures, so heat it slowly and watch the enamel.
It says gas barbecue. Is it fine for a kamado?
The listing sells it only for gas barbecues and never mentions kamados. It is an enamelled cast iron plate, and physics says it also works over coals, but we have no credible manufacturer figure for the temperature the enamel tolerates: we do not believe the one in the table. Heat it slowly, avoid thermal shock (cold water on a hot plate) and do not leave it over a runaway fire. We have not tested it.
How does it differ from Kamado Joe's griddle for the Big Joe?
The Kamado Joe Half Moon Griddle for the Big Joe is 61 cm, also cast iron and reversible, and made for the Big Joe system: it is a half moon and leaves the other half of the grate free. This BBQ-Toro is a full circle and cheaper, but not designed for any particular kamado. If you own a Big Joe and want a piece made to measure, look at the KJ. If you want an affordable round griddle and accept measuring, this one makes sense.