Uzbek cast iron kazans: how to choose the right size and bottom?
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An Uzbek cast iron kazan is a universal pot for plov and cooking on an open fire, stove or gas burner. When choosing a kazan, the most important things are capacity (how many people you cook for) and diameter,
so the kazan fits safely on your stove, stand or burner.
Capacity guide (practical by number of people)
- 3.5-6 L: compact option for home or trips, usually for 1-5 people.
- 8-16 L: standard sizes for outdoor cooking (yard, picnic, garden), about 5-14 people. A larger size (for example, 16 L) can also be comfortable even if you cook less, because there is more space for stirring.
- 22 L: for a larger group up to about 20 people, or for those who like to cook “with reserve” and want more room for stirring.
Lid included (important information)
- 3.5-22 L kazans usually come with a lid.
- 30 L to 225 L kazans usually come without a lid. We recommend ordering a lid from a craftsman (wood),
or having one made from thin stainless steel/metal.
Flat vs round bottom: what does it actually mean?
- 3.5-16 L kazans often have a flat bottom on the outside, while the inside remains spherical.
- A flat bottom is a plus because the kazan can stand more steadily on a flat surface. For cooking, the inside shape is the same as a round-bottom kazan.
- 22 L and larger kazans are usually round-bottom only.
Heat sources
- Cast iron works well on open fire, stove, grill and gas burner. For induction, it works if the bottom is flat and compatible with your cooktop.
What else to check before buying
- Diameter: compare it with your stove, stand or burner size so the kazan sits securely.
- Stability: for open-fire cooking, a tripod or stand is often useful.
Popular accessories (for easier cooking)
- Plov spoon and ladle: for stirring and serving.
- Tripod/stand: for stable placement outdoors.
- Cover: for storage and transport.
FAQ
- What matters more: litres or diameter? Both. Litres define portions, diameter defines compatibility with a stove/stand/burner.
- Does a flat bottom change cooking? No, because the inside is still spherical. A flat bottom mainly adds stability on a flat surface.
Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 3.5 L with Lid
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Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 4.5 L with Lid
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Uzbek cast iron kazan 4.5 L with lid is a traditional handmade kazan from Uzbekistan made of 100% cast iron, with approximately 6 mm thick walls, a fully polished inner surface, a flat outer bottom and an aluminium lid. Suitable for cooking plov, soups, stews, meat, vegetables and other dishes at home and outdoors.
Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 6 L with Lid
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Uzbek cast iron kazan 6 L with lid is a traditional handmade kazan from Uzbekistan made of 100% cast iron, with approximately 6 mm thick walls, a fully polished inner surface, a flat outer bottom and an aluminium lid. Suitable for cooking plov, soups, stews, meat, vegetables and other dishes at home and outdoors.
Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 8 L with Lid
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Uzbek cast iron kazan 8 L with lid is a traditional handmade kazan from Uzbekistan made of 100% cast iron. It has approximately 6 mm thick walls, a fully polished inner surface, a flat outer base and an aluminium lid. Suitable for preparing plov, soups, stews, meat, vegetables and other dishes at home or outdoors.
Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 10 L with Lid
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Uzbek cast iron kazan 10 L with lid is a traditional handmade kazan from Uzbekistan, made from 100% cast iron. It features walls approximately 6 mm thick, a fully polished inner surface, a flat outer base and an aluminium lid. Suitable for cooking pilaf, soups, stews, meat, vegetables and many other dishes at home or outdoors.
Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 12 L with Lid
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Uzbek cast iron kazan 12 L with lid is a traditional handmade kazan from Uzbekistan, made from 100% cast iron. It features walls approximately 6 mm thick, a fully polished inner surface, a flat outer base and an aluminium lid. Suitable for cooking pilaf, soups, stews, meat, vegetables and many other dishes at home or outdoors.
Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 16 L with Lid
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Uzbek cast iron kazan 16 L with lid is a traditional handmade kazan from Uzbekistan, made from 100% cast iron. It features walls approximately 7 mm thick, a fully polished inner surface, a flat outer base and an aluminium lid. Suitable for cooking pilaf, soups, stews, meat, vegetables and many other dishes at home or outdoors.
Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 22 L with Lid
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Uzbek cast iron kazan 22 L with lid is a traditional handmade kazan from Uzbekistan, made from 100% cast iron. It features walls approximately 7 mm thick, a fully polished inner surface, a round outer base and an aluminium lid. Suitable for cooking pilaf, soups, stews, meat, vegetables and other dishes for approximately 14–20 people.
Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 30 L with Lid
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Uzbek cast iron kazan 30 L with lid is a traditional handmade kazan from Uzbekistan, manufactured from 100% cast iron. It features walls approximately 8 mm thick, a fully polished inner surface, a rounded outer base and an aluminium lid. Suitable for preparing plov, soups, stews, meat, vegetables and other dishes for approximately 20–32 people.
Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 40 L with Lid
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Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 40 L with Lid is a traditional handmade kazan from Uzbekistan, made from 100% cast iron. It has walls approximately 9 mm thick, a fully polished inner surface, a rounded outer bottom and an aluminium lid. Suitable for preparing pilaf, soups, stews, meat, vegetables and other dishes for approximately 32–45 people.
Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 60 L with Lid
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Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 60 L with Lid is a traditional handmade kazan from Uzbekistan, made from 100% cast iron. It has walls approximately 9 mm thick, a fully polished inner surface, a rounded outer bottom and an aluminium lid. Suitable for preparing pilaf, soups, stews, meat, vegetables and other dishes for approximately 45–65 people.
Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 80 L
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Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 80 L is a traditional handmade kazan from Uzbekistan, made from 100% cast iron. It has walls approximately 10 mm thick, a fully polished inner surface, a rounded outer bottom and a spherical inner shape. Suitable for preparing pilaf, soups, stews, meat, vegetables and other dishes for approximately 65–95 people. The kazan is supplied without a lid.
Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 110 L
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Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 110 L is a traditional handcrafted kazan from Uzbekistan, made of 100% cast iron. It has approximately 15 mm thick walls, a fully polished inner surface, and a round outer base. Suitable for cooking pilaf, soups, stews, meat, vegetables, and other dishes for approximately 130-180 people.
Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 225 L
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Uzbek Cast Iron Kazan 225 L is a traditional handcrafted kazan from Uzbekistan, made of 100% cast iron. It has approximately 18 mm thick walls, a fully polished inner surface, and a round outer base. Suitable for cooking pilaf, soups, stews, meat, vegetables, and other dishes for approximately 250—400 people.


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