In short: the BBQ-Toro pans are for people who want to make raclette on the barbecue grill, a fire pit or in the oven, with cast iron that handles intense heat. What we take away: 6 pans of 18 x 12.5 cm, about 480 g each, already seasoned, but a cooking surface of 11 x 9 cm per piece.
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BBQ-Toro pans spec sheet
| Feature | BBQ-Toro cast iron pans (6 pieces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Set of 6 cast iron raclette pans for barbecue |
| Number of people | 6 pans |
| Power | Not applicable: they sit on the grill, in the oven, on a griddle or over the fire |
| Material | Cast iron, already seasoned (“preseasoned”) |
| Dimensions and weight | 18 x 12.5 x 2 cm outside, 11 x 9 cm cooking surface, about 480 g per pan |
| Handle or stand | A wooden handle or stand is present [TO CHECK] |
| Included accessories | 6 pans; spatulas not mentioned [TO CHECK] |
| Care | Not stated by retailers [TO CHECK] |
| Warranty | [TO CHECK] |
| Made in | [TO CHECK] |
What we take away
On paper, these pans do what the non-stick cups of an electric grill don’t like: sit directly on embers or on the grate of a scorching barbecue. Cast iron takes intense heat and keeps it, and they arrive already seasoned, which spares you the oven session before first use. Retailers also describe them for the oven and for gratins, on most gas or electric hobs or directly on the fire: just as good for a summer raclette in the garden as for baked eggs on Sunday.
Cast iron has its price in weight: about 480 g per pan, almost 3 kg for the set, and a scorching handle as soon as they leave the fire, so keep an oven mitt or tongs at hand. The 11 x 9 cm cooking surface stays modest: a nice slice of cheese and a few bacon bits, not a whole plate. For care, we read no instructions from retailers; cast iron is generally washed by hand, dried and then oiled, but check the manual. Finally, we couldn’t confirm whether the set includes a wooden handle or stand.
Strengths
- Cast iron that stands up to the barbecue grill and the fire
- Already seasoned, ready to use
- Six pans for a full table
- Versatile: barbecue, oven, griddle
Things to consider
- About 480 g per pan, almost 3 kg for the set
- 11 x 9 cm cooking surface
- Scorching handle: oven mitt essential
- Handle, spatulas and care not specified
On video
Video: BBQ Culture on YouTube. Raclette on a kettle barbecue with BBQ-Toro cast iron pans (in German); the exact model of the set isn’t confirmed.
Video: Barbecue Way Of Life on YouTube. Raclette on a fire pit with other equipment, for outdoor cooking ideas.
Who is it for?
For barbecue fans who refuse to wait for winter for a raclette, for those with a fire pit or a wood oven, and for tables of six who love cooking over flame.
On the other hand, if you want a quick, light indoor raclette, or if you don’t want to maintain cast iron, non-stick pans or an electric grill will be simpler.
Alternatives
- Boska Cheese Barbeclette : non-stick pan with spatula, designed for the barbecue, 10-year warranty according to Boska.
- Boska Partyclette ToGo Oslo : the tealight raclette, with no embers or electricity.
- Domo DO9039 : replacement pans, for the electric grill.
To compare pans, stands and wood-fire raclette, read our selection for barbecue raclette, and for other accessories, our selection of raclette accessories.
Recipes to make with it
- Barbecue raclette, the recipe made for these pans.
- Traditional raclette, for the sides and the quantities.
Frequently asked questions
Can you put the BBQ-Toro pans directly on the barbecue grill?
Yes, that is what they are for: retailers describe them for the barbecue, the oven, most gas or electric hobs and the fire.
Do the pans need seasoning before first use?
No, they are sold already seasoned (“preseasoned”) according to retailers. Regular oiling extends this protection.
How big is one pan?
18 x 12.5 x 2 cm outside, for an 11 x 9 cm cooking surface, and about 480 g per pan.
