Backcountry Iron 10-1/4 Inch Smooth Wasatch Pre-Seasoned Round Cast Iron Skillet

Backcountry Iron 10-1/4 Inch Smooth Wasatch Pre-Seasoned Round Cast Iron Skillet

(4.3)
439 Reviews

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Specifications

  • Brand: Backcountry Iron
  • Material: Cast Iron
  • Special Features: Great Heat Retention, Flat Bottom, Heavyweight, Glass Smooth Cooking Surface, Vintage Style
  • Color: Bronze
  • Capacity: 2.25 Quarts

The Backcountry Iron 10-1/4 Inch Smooth Wasatch Pre-Seasoned Round Cast Iron Skillet combines modern craftsmanship with a nostalgic nod to classic cast iron skillets. With its smooth polished cooking surface and impressive heat retention, this skillet is designed for both everyday use in the kitchen and adventurous meals outdoors. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a casual cook, this skillet promises to be a reliable companion through countless culinary endeavors.

Features

  • Diameter: 10.25 inches with an additional 11.00 inches spout-to-spout measurement.
  • Quadruple seasoned with vegetable and grape seed oil for enhanced durability and a beautiful bronze finish.
  • Compatible with electric, induction, and gas stovetops, as well as oven use and campfire cooking.
  • Heavyweight design for superior heat retention and even cooking.
  • Glossy cooking surface that mimics enameled cast iron while offering easy release properties.
  • Designed based on vintage pans from brands like Wagner and Griswold.

Pros

  • Exceptional heat retention: The heavyweight cast iron ensures that your food cooks evenly and stays warm longer.
  • Versatile cooking options: Suitable for various cooking methods including frying, baking, and roasting.
  • Durable construction: Designed to last generations, making it a timeless addition to your cookware.
  • Easy to maintain: With proper care, the skillet can develop a natural patina, enhancing its non-stick properties.

Cons

  • Weight: Attractively heavy, which may make handling a challenge for some users.
  • Care requirements: Requires careful cleaning and maintenance to prevent rust; not dishwasher safe.
  • No lid included: You may need to purchase a separate lid for specific cooking needs.

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What Customers Say

G
5 / 5

Good

Nice, informative on order. No problems. Beautiful product

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M
5 / 5

Very Satisfied

5-star satisfaction. The material is excellent and the surface is very durable. Although the color changed after extremely tough use, it's still in great condition. Plus, the Lodge lid fits perfectly!

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K
5 / 5

Smooth & easy to clean cast Iron

Really like this smooth cast iron pan ! At just over 10 inches it’s the perfect size . Unlike rough surface cast iron this is so easy to clean ! Clean , dry & season & it’s ready to go !

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L
5 / 5

Love this pan.

Perfect size for one or two fried eggs, pancakes and two servings of salmon! Suggested by my doc to increase my iron. Great quality and already seasoned.

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P
1 / 5

It looks like a quality skillet, but it isn't

I collect cast iron skillets, both vintage and modern. From the pictures, it appeared like the Wasatch skillets might be comparable to other high end modern cast iron skillets, but after receiving it, it clearly is not in the same class. First of all, it is made in China which is not known for quality cast iron. It appears that this Wasatch 6" skillet is a mediocre casting that has been machined smooth on the interior. One thing that really jumps out at you is that this skillet is a full pound heavier than all of my vintage 6" cast iron skillets. It is almost a pound heavier than my two Lodge 6" skillets and my very high quality 6" skillet from Field. Absolutely ridiculous. Wasatch probably claims this is for better heat retention, but there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. This 6" skillet is insanely heavy! They could have reduced the weight by getting rid of the helper handle which is totally unnecessary on a skillet this small. The primary handle is bulky and could also have been reduced in thickness and size. You have to wonder if the Wasatch foundry is simply incapable of casting skillets with thin walls.The casting is very rough. And there is minor pitting on the inside walls of the skillet, indicative of poor quality control during the casting and milling processes. The interior machining is also mediocre. The center 1.25" of the cooking surface has a depression below the rest of the interior which causes pooling of cooking fats. The interior machining does not extend all the way up the side walls of the skillet. Lazy. Another disappointment is that the skillet is not terribly deep. The skillet does not sit particularly flat, either. All these complaints and yet we haven't even heated it up yet. But there's more.Wasatch says their skillets have a deep heat ring. Deep yes, heat ring no. What they call a heat ring is a groove in the base of the skillet whereas real heat rings stick out from the bottom surface to keep the pan raised above the heat source. A raised heat ring also helps skillets to sit flat. This "heat ring" on the Wasatch pan does absolutely nothing.The handle is awkward. Normal cast iron skillet handles are narrow near the skillet and wider where you hold the handle. The Wasatch handle tapers from very wide at the skillet body to very narrow at the end. This makes it easy to lose your grip on the handle as it can slip out of your hand.And one last thing about the skillet is that the pour spouts are tiny and you need to exercise care if you don't want the liquid to flow out over the side of the pan.We haven't experienced this ourselves, but we have seen in other reviews that the factory seasoning comes off when cooking meat. You may need to strip the skillet and reseason with proper technique.So bottom line is this skillet gets 1 star since you can't give 0. I would never recommend this skillet to anyone. At $80, it is insanely overpriced considering the problems with it. You can buy an ordinary Lodge 6.5" skillet for $12. Even their high-end Blacklock skillet is only $40. I never thought I would recommend Lodge over a smooth cast iron skillet, but in the case of Wasatch, I will.

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B
5 / 5

Perfectly Smooth!!

The key is SMOOOOOTH. It's 2025. I don't know why all iron skillets aren't smooth. This think is almost nonstick out of the box. I didn't season it a few more times with bacon grease. It's perfect.Some people say it's heavy. YES. IT'S AN IRON SKILLET. If it was light I'd question what it's made of.

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A
4 / 5

Finish and functionality look great so far

Limited use so far, but this appears to be a great skillet. The seasoning is a great start and the design is good. My only real disappointment is that it does not appear to be made in the USA. That is disappointing, of course, because this is mean to be high end cookware. Much more expensive than Lodge and other good brands, which are American made. The brand appears to be marketing as a family business seeking to establish tradition. I can't blame anyone else, but I should have done the research more thoroughly before I purchased.

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