Stove with chimney, door and ashtray for 12l kettle, D40cm

The 12L, D40 cm Uzbek Cauldron Chimney, Door and Ashtray Stove is a complete solution for authentic wood-fired cooking, designed for use with a compatible Uzbek cauldron of approximately 12 liters.

The chimney, firebox with door and separate ashtray configuration offers a higher level of comfort and control compared to cooking on a simple stand or directly over an open fire.

The 40 cm diameter provides a generous support area for the compatible cauldron, and the construction of the stove helps to concentrate the heat around the bottom of the vessel. This is especially important for Uzbek cauldrons, which have a rounded geometry and are designed for cooking over high heat followed by cooking stages at a controlled temperature.

For pilaf, shurpa, kazan-kebab and other traditional dishes, the ability to manage the fire is essential. The stove allows you to switch from an intense fire, necessary for browning meat and vegetables, to a more moderate burning for simmering and slowly finishing the dish.

🔥 Firebox with door – better control over the fire

The front door allows for convenient wood feeding without having to lift or move the cauldron.

In addition, the better-closed firebox protects the flame from drafts and helps maintain a more stable combustion.

Depending on the stage of preparation, you can:

feed the fire with more wood for high temperature;
reduce the amount of fuel for slow cooking;
more easily manage the combustion without disturbing the cauldron.

For a successful pilaf, this flexibility is very important.

🌬️ Chimney – draft and comfort during cooking

The chimney contributes to the formation of natural draft and helps to exhaust smoke in a more controlled direction.

Compared to a completely open fire, where smoke can move directly towards the person cooking, the chimney improves comfort in the work area.

At the same time, the draft supports the supply of air to the fire and contributes to a more stable combustion.

🧹 Separate ashtray – easier maintenance

The ashtray collects the ash produced during combustion and greatly simplifies cleaning after cooking.

Instead of having to clean the entire combustion chamber after each use, the ash can be more easily evacuated from the dedicated compartment.

Depending on the exact construction of the stove, the ashtray area can also contribute to air circulation to the firebox.

🍚 Perfect for Uzbek pilaf

One of the dishes for which this stove is ideal is Uzbek pilaf.

The traditional process involves several temperature phases:

1. Heating the cauldron – high heat.

2. Browning the meat – high temperature for crust formation.

3. Onions and carrots – maintaining the temperature for caramelization.

4. Zirvak – controlled boiling of the base for pilaf.

5. Rice – gradually reducing the intensity of the fire.

6. Finishing – moderate temperature for even cooking and absorption of aromas.

A dedicated stove with a door and ashtray facilitates these changes in intensity better than an improvised fire.

🍲 What you can cook
🍚 Uzbek pilaf / pilaf

🥣 Traditional shurpa

🍖 Kazan-kebab

🥩 Lamb, beef or pork

🥘 Traditional stews

🥔 Potatoes with meat

🌶️ Goulash

🍲 Soups and broths

🥕 Slow-cooked vegetables

🔥 Traditional dishes from Central Asia and the Caucasus
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Cooking capacity

For an Uzbek cauldron of approximately 12L, this model is very suitable for families and medium groups.

Recommended pot capacity: approx. 12 L

Indicative capacity: approx. 8–14 people

Pilaf / pilaf: approx. 10–14 servings

Meat with vegetables / stews: approx. 8–12 servings

Soup / soups: approx. 10–15 servings, depending on the serving size

The values ​​are approximate. The actual number of servings depends on the recipe, the amount of ingredients and the serving size.

When preparing pilaf, it is recommended not to fill the pot to the maximum limit, as space is needed for the ingredients to be distributed and cooked properly.

⭐ Main advantages
✔ Designed for Uzbek cauldron of approximately 12L

✔ Diameter D40 cm

✔ Chimney for more controlled smoke evacuation

✔ Front door for convenient access to the firebox

✔ Separate ashtray for ash collection

✔ Easier cleaning after use

✔ Firebox protected against drafts

✔ Concentrates heat in the cauldron area

✔ Allows better control of fire intensity

✔ Improved natural draft

✔ Ideal for pilaf, shurpa and kazan-kebab

✔ Traditional wood-fired operation

✔ Suitable for family and parties

✔ Ideal for yard, garden and BBQ area

✔ Authentic outdoor cooking experience
🔥 Why choose the complete version with door + ashtray + chimney?
SIMPLE STOVE FOR A KETTLE

• simple construction
• fire more exposed to air currents
• less controlled feeding
• ash remains in the combustion chamber
• more difficult to clean

DOOR STOVE + ASHTRAY + CHIMNEY

• better protected firebox
• convenient wood feeding
• better fire management
• separate ash collection
• easier maintenance
• sustained chimney draft
• better directed smoke exhaust
For the CasaGrill page, this is an important argument: the product is not just a cauldron holder, but a complete firebox for traditional wood-fired cooking.

🪵 Recommended fuel

✔ Beech

✔ Hornbeam

✔ Oak

✔ Acacia

✔ Other well-dried hardwoods
The wood must be natural, well-dried and chemically untreated.

Wet wood produces more smoke, generates less useful heat and can form more deposits in the firebox and chimney.

🏡 Ideal for

✔ Private courtyards

✔ Gardens

✔ BBQ areas

✔ Outdoor kitchens

✔ Open and properly arranged gazebos

✔ Holiday homes

✔ Stationary camping

✔ Meetings with family and friends

✔ Uzbek cuisine enthusiasts

✔ Traditional wood-fired cooking
👨‍🍳 CasaGrill recommendations
For the best results with a 12L Uzbek cauldron:

Use thinner wood at first to quickly raise the temperature.

After heating the cauldron, add thicker wood to achieve stable combustion.

When preparing pilaf, reduce the heat gradually after adding the rice. Do not wait for the dish to start burning before reducing the intensity.

Take advantage of the firebox door for progressive fuel supply. It is easier to add wood than to control an oversized fire.

Empty the ash pan regularly. Excess ash can affect air circulation and combustion efficiency.

⚠️ Safety recommendations

• Use the stove outdoors or only in spaces specifically designed for solid fuel appliances.

• Place the stove on a stable and non-flammable surface.

• Keep away from wooden walls, textiles, furniture and other combustible materials.

• Do not leave the fire unattended.

• Do not use gasoline, alcohol or other flammable liquids for ignition.

• Use heat-resistant gloves when handling the cauldron and hot components.

• Allow the ash to cool completely before emptying the ash pan.

• Clean the firebox, ash pan and chimney regularly.
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⭐ CasaGrill Verdict
The 12L Uzbek cauldron stove with chimney, door and ashtray, D40 cm, is a very balanced choice for family use.

The 12L capacity provides enough space for about 8–14 people, without the stove and cauldron becoming excessively large for regular use.

Compared to a simple stove, the door + ashtray + chimney combination offers three important practical advantages: better control over the fire, easier maintenance and more organized smoke evacuation.

For lovers of pilaf, shurpa and kazan-kebab who frequently cook in the yard, I consider this configuration one of the most practical in the medium-sized range.