45 cm Cast-Iron Saj Pan with Stainless-Steel Lid and Stand

This 45 cm cast-iron saj pan is intended for cooking over an open fire. Its broad, rounded surface can hold meat, fish, sausages, potatoes, and vegetables at the same time, with room to arrange the ingredients in separate areas. The format suits a shared outdoor meal at a picnic site, country property, or properly prepared backyard cooking area. The set includes a matching stainless-steel lid and a separate stand.

A concave pan and a convex cooking surface

In its regular position, the saj is used with the concave side facing upward as a large frying pan. The rounded profile keeps food, oil, and released juices within the cooking area, allowing several components of one dish to be prepared together. The 45 cm lid covers the full opening and can be placed over the contents between stirring or whenever the food needs to continue cooking in a covered pan.

Once the pan has cooled completely, it can be turned over with the convex side facing upward. In this position, the saj provides a surface for thin flatbreads and lavash. It should be inverted only after removal from the fire: the pan weighs 5.5 kg, so changing its position requires sufficient working room and a controlled grip.

Construction and set contents

• Pan diameter — 45 cm. This is the key measurement when assessing the cooking area and required storage space.
• Pan material — cast iron. The substantial surface gains heat progressively and does not cool immediately when the intensity of the fire is reduced.
• Lid — 45 cm stainless steel. It matches the pan diameter and is identified as part of this set.
• Pan weight — 5.5 kg. This figure should be considered when carrying, turning, and cleaning the cookware.
• A separate stand is included. Three support points position the saj above the heat source, while two fixed loop handles provide grip points on the pan.

Place the stand on a level, stable, non-combustible base and leave enough clear space to work around the fire. Before lighting it, check the position of all three supports and make sure the pan rests without tilting. Increase the heat progressively, then move ingredients between hotter and more moderate areas as they brown. The cast-iron body, loop handles, and metal lid all become hot, so they should be handled only with substantial heat-resistant gloves.

Cleaning and storage

Allow the pan to cool naturally after cooking. Remove food residue, clean the cast iron without prolonged soaking, and dry the surface thoroughly. A very thin layer of food-grade vegetable oil may be applied to the clean, dry cooking side. Clean the stainless-steel lid separately and wipe it dry. Keep every part of the set in a dry storage area.

This model is intended for buyers who need spacious outdoor cookware rather than a compact kitchen pan. When selecting it, allow room for the 45 cm diameter, account for the 5.5 kg weight, and prepare a stable area for the supplied stand.