Primitive Taco Tuesday, Pottery and Survival Basket (episode 47)

Food is a powerful force of motivation and the desire to satisfy a hungry belly with tasty sustenance has carved and shaped entire cultures over the centuries. In this episode we fire the pottery Matty made the day before, I show him a simple way to make a survival basket, and I make primitive corn tortillas for a taco feast to commemorate “Taco Tuesday”. This series will be ongoing so be sure to stay tuned for the next video.
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My equipment:
Camera: Nikon D7500 and GoPro Hero7 Black
Sound: Zoom H6
Editing: Final Cut Pro X on MacBook Air
Location: Parts Unknown
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):
Who films you?
Me. I travel alone, shoot, edit, upload, everything, all alone. On a few occasions I may be accompanied by a friend, but that has been very rare.
Do you stay out there permanently?
No, I usually stay out in a wilderness area for about a week and then hike out and return to a city for editing and uploading. I have family and other obligations to take care of as well.
How many cameras do you use?
Usually I use just one camera. When I have underwater scenes then I also use a GoPro camera. I get different angles by moving the camera around and repeating the action to create a more cinematic viewing experience for the audience.
Where is this place?
In order to protect the integrity of the natural landscape I prefer to be very vague about the locations I use. There are places that I used to visit that were so beautiful and untouched but the consequences of social media brought all kinds of people to visit and sadly some people do not respect nature and have badly damaged these places. Therefore I do not share locations.
Where did you get your sandals?
I first started wearing sandals on outdoor adventures in February 2014. I’m so glad that I did because wearing these Luna Sandals has really helped strengthen my feet. You can see their selection of adventure and running sandals at this link: www.lunasandals.com/?rfsn=102...
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Do you workout?
Yes, I workout, but not in a gym. I have some weights that I use and also do a lot of bodyweight exercises. I also run and sometimes swim. I hike frequently to collect wild foods and to shoot these videos so I'm very active all the time.
Are you vegan or vegetarian?
I wish I could maintain my health on a primal diet that does not include animals but unfortunately that did not work well and I ended up with health problems as a result of those attempts. From my studies, observations of nature, and personal experience I have come to believe that the best diet for optimal human health is a primal diet (paleo).
Do you get lonely when you’re alone?
No, I don’t get lonely. I’m actually so busy shooting video, taking photos and doing so many other things like making cordage, cooking, weaving, etc. that I really don’t have time to think about my lonely condition. Sometimes when something profound happens on an adventure I can’t wait to share it with people, but other than that I do not get lonely.
How many languages do you speak?
My first language is English but I also speak fluent Spanish and Portuguese. I also speak very little Russian. I may soon begin learning more languages.
How old are you?
I was born in 1972. At the time of this video I was 49.
Where did you get the music in your videos?
This series is the first one that I am making all the music myself. I recently made a drum and maracas (rumba shaker). I am now using them to create the intro and ending music in my videos, but before in the past I have used royalty free music from several sources including KZbin. Sometimes I bought the music but usually it was free.

[@crumblemuffin1257]

Won't you look at that,Chad finally picked the multiplayer mode

[@jenreal360]

Hahahaha

[@maxylz93]

LoL

[@ostrichboy9545]

lol

[@bambi8179]

:D

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Hahahah

[@dummy2557]

Glad to see primitive technology isn’t the only legit primitive survival channel

[@relaxationchannel5996]

It kind of fell behind when it stopped making videos for a while. I love John Plant, but he doesn't experiment like Chad and make diverse types of videos.

[@IngeniousOutdoors]

Keep in mind making jerky was a way to preserve and keep or transport meat long distances without it spoiling. The common practice back then was to cut or mash the jerky and add it to dishes like soups to rehydrate it. Really the only time they used it dry was when they mashed it and added it to pemmican. Eating straight dried meat like we do in modern times was done in desperation back then and, In my opinion, has become a modern habit due to a skill getting lost in translation. Your body has to work incredibly hard to rehydrate and then break down dried meat. The modern way isnt the correct way but here we are 🤷‍♂️

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Very good points there. Thanks!

[@jenmail8647]

thank u 4 the info very interesting🙂. i love 2 learn new things

[@GrannyGooseOnYouTube]

I've gained so much respect for you, man. My first impression was that you were sort of larping to show off your physique. After watching awhile, I've learned a lot and have come to view you as a visionary, an artist, and a unique sort of adventurer. Still nice to look at...but so much more. Blessings on your continual peace-finding.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

I'm not very happy with my physique. In this hot climate, actual natives wore much less than I do. I wear these clothes mostly for protection from the thorny brush and sun. Natives wore nothing or just a loin cloth. I guess I need to lose 30 pounds and get super skinny so people will take me more seriously.

[@maggpie5552]

@@ChadZuberAdventures Well, I think you look great :~) Not being darker skin'd you need to protect yourself from the sun, it's brutal in the southwest. I wear a wet cover shirt when I'm out in it...won't work with hide but.. And vegies now, woohooo, luv the sprouts! Did it turn out to be watercress down by the river?, a nice peppery taste with the "lemonade" juice would be great on your tacos too. Wonderful, wonderful finished hut and with room for two too :~). How did the fermented "wine" come out? Happy you have company, sharing your accomplishments and discoveries with someone makes em more special somehow, good to see yall laughing and smiling. Keep on keeping on, ya make folk smile. Why did you put the ash stuff in the corn? Pounding the corn, but also grinding in a circular motion...luv how they stuck together. Next "taco Tuesday" soak the meat some...it puffs up and will go farther, and easier to chew, lol. Thanx again for the videos, luv them. TC till next time.

[@maxdurbin3033]

I got that impression at first too. but I thought it was cool bc I wanted muscles

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

@@maggpie5552 Oh the sprouts are so delicious! Yeah, it's watercress. I snack on it whenever I go down there.

[@ilyabykov2437]

​@@ChadZuberAdventures Nothing wrong with having a good physique.

[@slimpwarrior]

I've seen Matty for 1 episode, but already started to miss him. Glad he's with you for more :)

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

He'll be with me for one more episode.

[@notti4865]

@@ChadZuberAdventures let’s make that a a couple more episodes. He’s a great person to have on this adventure

[@slimpwarrior]

@@ChadZuberAdventures Awesome!

[@HUDZZ]

@@notti4865 yeah like once or twice every month maybe

[@mattparker9726]

Chad, while you have some help, I would suggest trying to locate some copper ore, and perhaps smelting some metal tools. I would love to see you not just surviving, but advancing through the ages, becoming more and more proficient at making tools.

[@talshank7606]

Just 2 primitive men slammin back some tacos. Now all you need is some surf.

[@christinertheweiner]

I really enjoy episodes where food is being gathered, caught, prepared, planted.

[@samuelbarrow5502]

I love how when the food is ready all the hard work of the day fades away and yall are just happy to be in each other's presence

[@HeroAkii]

I have to admit, I was apprehensive when someone new joined, Especially since I had no experience of what Matty was like. But I think it turned out great as a break and a way for us to see you guide someone through a process and give us more detail on how certain things are made. While the conversation was tense and nervous the change of pace and commentary was great. I've grown to like Matty despite my apprehension. I think breaks like this are a great thing to include every once and while, though I'll enjoy anything you put out.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Interesting that you felt the conversation to be tense and nervous. Matty will be here for just one more video.

[@truthbknwn]

I'm also impressed that you are aware of what makes up a nutritious meal. Protein, carbohydrate, veggie.

[@Ashes-Crime]

Может быть стоит после разделения прутьев пустынной ивы их замачивать в воде, для большей эластичности? А вот готовое изделие стоит сушить потом при обычной температуреми влажности где-нибудь в тени...😎

[@ladyofthemasque]

At 5:47 when he blows into the dakota kiln the first time, you can see ashes puffing out the air intake shaft...and then being sucked back in from the draft. It's quite amusing! A suggestion for preparing tacos next time, pound and soak the meat in a little boiled water. It'll be more like a mush, but it'll be much easier to chew. As for the ash-to-quicklime, I can only think that it didn't get hot enough for long enough. Might want to prep a few ash balls and fire them separately from the pottery, so that you don't have to worry about the pottery cracking? I think that limestone-to-quicklime conversions require fairly high temperatures for a fair bit of time to succeed, but I can't remember the exact details.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

I really ran out of time to prepare the tacos better. The sun was setting and I was hurrying so much to finish the video. That's the big challenge with shooting videos is that the sun doesn't wait when I say, "Cut!". To make lime I'm going to use limestone or shells next and really blow some air in the hole. Thanks for your suggestions.

[@ladyofthemasque]

@@ChadZuberAdventures I look forward to seeing it! I must say it's been fun watching the two of you working and relaxing, crafting and exploring.

[@Nerathul1]

I have to say one thing I've loved from this series is how you make items not just for survival but actually to make life nicer and comfortable; plates and spoons, small bits of decor, a matress, etc. Minor suggestion for some crafts: As you've been planning on making a proper floor for the hut maybe a small broom to dust could be useful. Edit: Nixtamalization also has use in that it helps break down the corn and allows nutrients such as vitamin b to be absorbed

[@thismanhasnoname3843]

I think a little more airflow around the ashball would help in calcification. Also I've heard ashes from leaves and bark has a higher mineral content. Looking forward to seeing you advance!

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Thanks for your advice. I'll use shells or limestone next time.

[@thismanhasnoname3843]

If you have access to some that would be much better! I dont have easy access to either so I'm trying to figure out an easy alternative similar to your attempt and primitive technology

[@pierdziu06]

i was just about to sleep, but now i have to watch this!

[@jasperverstraete9167]

Het zelfde probleem

[@Zack-qe2or]

I love his smile on the video, like i can't stop looking at your smile, and i hope to be just like you one day hola como estas chad zuber and have a good time

[@Zack-qe2or]

U have a good smile, good brain and especially good muscles

[@Zack-qe2or]

P.s you need to be on a survival show

[@joseanzmarv8908]

WOW it looks delicious greetings my dear friend from Mexico 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽💎💎💎🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲te amo🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲💎💎💎

[@jennifersvitko5997]

Chad, If you make quicklime from ash, you do not need to crush it. Adding some water will cause it to break apart as it slakes.

[@IngeniousOutdoors]

This. Came here to say this. adding water to the ball is how you check if it worked. If it worked, itll start steam and hiss and fall apart as it slakes. If it does none of that, it didnt work lol

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

The fact that the ball of ash hadn't changed in color was a clear indication that it didn't work. I think there may be some other use for dry balls of ash though. Maybe a ping pong ball.

[@muralidharnarasimhan4290]

Hi there! Really felt a little weird to hear you talk to another person within the most personal space of your hut. But he seems to be a great person to share such a wonderful place. I loved the brightness barging through the windows. You could have dipped the meat in the juice, it would have soften the meat to a degree. But guess you guys were really, really hungry. Please do live like a king! Have a great time together!

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Thanks! Yeah, I didn't think of soaking the meat first. I was in a big hurry to finish shooting the video before sunset.

[@Timmyjg2004]

Please do a tutorial of the survival basket and other baskets with different materials! ❤ I can wait until next summer, I would just love to learn Where did you learn? Books other people? Because I can't really find any proper tutorials especially for some of your bags and baskets! Thanks CHAD

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

A great book is Survival off Native California. I learned a lot from that book.

[@Timmyjg2004]

@@ChadZuberAdventures I could find ‘survival skills of native california’?

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

@Timmyjg2004 Yes, the author is Paul D. Campbelll.

[@Zack-qe2or]

That book must be worth it because it is about 80 bucks which I don't really have a problem with its just a lot more money I'm used to paying for a survival book

[@ashengrayer3660]

Chad you should keep matty as a teammate in your primal tendencies series, you doing your jobs as well when he's just beside of you... This is one of the best primitive cooking I've ever seen! Chad a man on FOCUSED! Keep going brother and always be strong and don't get old

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Matty happens to be on a tropical island now filming a new survival show.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

I’m so jealous!

[@ashengrayer3660]

@@ChadZuberAdventures My bad sorry, I mean matty is a good teammate! And it's good feelings to watching you when you happy and laughing (That red berry wine you maked and you really enjoyed it) You're the most brutal (with big heart) adventurer guy I've seen entire my life man!!! SERIOUSLY I'M NOT LYING TO YOU I PROMISE... Literally: I'm really happy when you're good and enjoying your job! 😍 (Sorry if I can't speek clearly) ME AND MY FAMILY LOVES YOU FROM IRAN.

[@TOGthatoneguy]

love to see two bro's hanging out and eating food. good stuff.

[@DanielSmith-qb4qu]

Just got back from Baja and had many tacos! I thought I was tired of them but you made me want to try some primitive tacos. Awesome to watch…as always.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

I never get tired of tacos!

[@may2551]

Sugiero que busques una piedra plana y otra en forma de un brazo y los utilices cómo si fuese un metate,así mediante la fricción el maíz queda más molido y le puedes dar varias pasadas hasta tener una mezcla homogénea... ánimo!!! Excelente video.👍🏻

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Una mano, sí, sería mejor.

[@MrSUPERJAIL]

They gotta remake Castaway with this guy.

[@molliejonte2732]

Great video! Matte, and his developing skills, has made both a nice basket and dining utensils. I was impressed that his clay work’s didn’t crack or break, even the fragile spoon. Very impressive, but I have always been impressed that Chads works fire up so well. I always love the basket making videos and pottery It is great we get to see what comes out of the kiln, always exciting. Y’all both had me cracking up over eating the tacos. They actually did sound like they were quite good. I had wondered throughout the whole video what was going to be used for the fresh vegetable topping. The sprouts were perfect!! They do say that sprouts are extremely nutritious. They looked tasty. Might want to use a bowl or plate next time though , so all little bits can be thoroughly enjoyed. I was impressed though at how well the tortillas the stayed together. It was a fun meal to watch. Just a few little thoughts, and being, I was wondering if soaking the wood, being used for basket making, might make it a little more supple. I know the fresh is pretty flexible, but might be a way to use dried material. Also, on the lime making, I have seen where they super heat, basically fire in a kiln, chunks of limestone , rocks. They then take these heated rocks and plunge them in water. Just a thought. Thank you 🙏 both for the great informative and entertaining video, I did really enjoy laughing with the two of you at the great dinner. What great fun. Hey Chad , just another idea, you ought to take Matty down to the creek and try some more fishing!

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

The clay here produces very good pottery. I have not had any problems with it. All of Matty's pieces turned out fine. Yes, soaking the branches in water would make them more flexible but it would also take several more hours to do so. Time is always limited and often I do things not necessarily the best way but just good enough because getting it done is far more important than perfection. I intend to experiment with limestone and shells to make calcium hydroxide. Fishing will be the next video.

[@zMuddaFkka]

@@ChadZuberAdventures yes! Hope you have found some shells. This is the best way to quick lime for your situation. Roasting loads of limestone rocks would take a much bigger kiln

[@mattparker9726]

5:01 you should also save any broken bits to use to place around the pots to retain heat, and to protect them from thermal shock.

[@flirexgaming5549]

he can use natural stones instead to retain heat, and save broken bits to cover up drainage in his cooking pots if he has one

[@devolutionone]

I was laughing with you guys when you ate the most primitive tacos in the world loll

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Hahahaha, yeah I was laughing when I edited it.

[@ryxarkhalyx]

been watching ur video for years sir,i just want to let u know im a big fan from indonesia 👍🤩

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lexingtondavid]

This is the kind of primitive cooking video I love, I genuinely really enjoy watching the prep of the footstuffs and the rewards of watching the creator indulge in what their efforts grant them. I can't wait for another food oriented episode in the future!

[@apolonidisplaton4149]

Πολλά πολλά μπράβο φίλε μου σε αυτό το βίντεο έχεις και παρέα να είσαι/είσαστε πάντα καλά. Σε ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ για το βίντεο. Από εμένα έχεις πάντα θετική ψήφο - αρέσκεια. Τα χαιρετίσματα μου από Γερμανία

[@mattparker9726]

18:03 the more I watch you fetch water, the more obsessed I get with you building a way to bring water up from the river. I know you have dismissed my idea of clay pipes, before, but combined with a ram pump, you could move gallons and gallons of water with little effort. (other than the building of them in the first place.) 24:55 here having the power of pumped water to drive a hammer would have been very useful.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Building a few miles of clay pipes huh, with about a 500 feet climb in elevation? It would probably take several years to build.

[@jasonhildebrand1574]

@@ChadZuberAdventures You might not be able to pipe the water from the creek to the hut, but you might be able to build a garden down there, and put some basic irrigation in. You will need to be mindful of thirsty wildlife, and the occasional flood, but at least the crops will stay hydrated. And yes, the mosquitoes and other insects are too bad by the water, but the garden vegetables will not mind !

[@slimpwarrior]

@@jasonhildebrand1574 Garden needs protection from wildlife, otherwise there's hardly any point (other than to feed said wildlife)

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

@@jasonhildebrand1574 A garden high enough above the flood level would still dry out just as fast. The waters of the creek rise up to two meters after a heavy storm. One flood would obliterate a garden.

[@jasonhildebrand1574]

@@ChadZuberAdventures gotcha ! Thanks Chad !

[@Damalas75]

Hehe I like Mat so focus on his basket. But nothing wrong with a Good old Mortar, still keep one in my kitchen for spice mixes. Though you could have rehydrated the Jerky some with boiling it in water for 15 to 30 minutes and using the water for a Broth/ soup as well since it take on the meaty flavor. It would make the meat softer as well for Next Taco Tuesday. heheh You can also do this cold as well by soaking it in less water over night rather then boiling it. Oh you can creative as well by soaking it with your barriers or anything thing really, it will add the flavor to the meat.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Yeah, I didn't think of soaking the meat at the time.

[@LuisEnrique-kb6ef]

👏👏👏👏😂 primitive Tacos… jajajajaja, looks good!!!

[@retourenavant]

I'm such a big fan of your show 🥰...Wishing you all the best and the success you deserve 👩‍🌾🤗 Please continue to share your culture with us, loves from france 🇲🇫♥️

[@Pitxurriki]

Bien! me encantó ver la notificacion! 17:43 Ve con cuidado Chad! hay muchas avispas!

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Hay bastante

[@donaldharlan3981]

If you lived in a dry area, and had to drink the cactus juice for water? Is it possible? What would you mix in ? , how would you cook/distill it to get the water out? would it make you sick? How much drinkable liquid can you get from what type of cactus? Is it possible to drink cactus?

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

That's a very good question. I've read that natives would hack open a barrel cactus and drink water all week from it. I have yet to try this.

[@PassionataDance]

looks hot out there, gotta weave yourself a sombrero

[@mcstench8913]

love this series and i like matt as a guest , probably helps you not go absolutely insane out there

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

I feel at peace when I'm alone. I go insane when I'm in the city. I'm not kidding either. I often don't do well in society.

[@mcstench8913]

@@ChadZuberAdventures spoken like a true visionary! keep up the great work man, you're leagues above the rest in terms of wit and sheer will. truly inspirational.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

@@mcstench8913 Thanks a lot

[@powerfuldags]

Chad is a black belt in primitive life style .. Stoke still has to learn how to make his own shorts out of deer skin

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Hahahaha

[@bloodyhell574]

This looks like such a fun experience! Thank you for uploading

[@wahizahabdulwahid9085]

hahhaa hilarious so good n what an experience!!! 👏 bravo taco 🌮 the best in the world

[@jenmail8647]

I really enjoy watching u in the primitive kitchen theres really nothing like it. we need more recipes😄

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

More to come!

[@goodfellowboris8958]

Bro, 13:23 when Matty broke the twig too early he looked scared lol

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Hahhaah

[@sheilam4964]

I wonder how many a good laugh was had after some basket weaving and some 10,000 BC tacos were had - 10,000 years ago (12,000 years ago)? There had to have been a few. 😆

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Hahahaha!

[@FairFrozen55]

A future process for you would be to achieve Nixtamalization, and maybe even get a stone mill going. I look forward to your progress.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Shade

[@coolissimo69]

Great episode Brother, happy Taco Tuesday.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Thanks! You too!

[@jessicagirardo7846]

I actually laughed when I saw the notification for this. We just had mushroom tacos for dinner.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Mmmm, mushrooms would have been great on these.

[@truthbknwn]

I love it! I love your friend!

[@Mimirai]

John from Primitive Technology has definitely made quicklime (Primitive concrete/cement) from wood ashes before, and I am soooo glad to see it on your channel! Great videos, making my day every time they come out!

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Yeah, I think that's where I first heard of it. All I succeeded in making was a ping pong ball.

[@Mimirai]

@@ChadZuberAdventures I believe you have to heat it until it glows red, but I might be wrong. Perhaps consider making a grate out of clay to put in the pit, and then lay the ball on the grate, make it in the center of all the embers? Also! Be careful when handling calcium oxide and Calcium hydroxide, they are very caustic materials, and if you leave them on your skin for too long, you'll get hurt. Best to wash your hands after touching it, and use sticks to handle and mix it.

[@matkusko]

@@ChadZuberAdventures What you get was cement ready to use, just mix it with water ;)

[@waterfall6042]

I like this, the title, having a cozy time with your friend...in litteraly your "man cave" 😎👍🏻

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Yeah, 100% a man cave.

[@lindaseel9986]

@@ChadZuberAdventures Can't exactly call it The He-man Woman Hater's Club but it works. 😁😁😁

[@shocking_797]

i like it so much because i have subtitles in romanian so i can understand perfect what u are trying to say =)

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

I'm so glad!

[@D_Roch_01]

Primal tendencies multiplayer mode unlocked

[@blankusername1753]

lol When a veteran player meets a new player XD Love the videos

[@takifuki]

OMG! I was amazed to you man! Primitive tacos are very attractive! I enjoyed so much watching you guys! thanx a lot! from Japan!

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

I need to make some primitive sushi!

[@takifuki]

@@ChadZuberAdventures hahaha! that'll be awesome! please cook some rice and I'll be excited about watching it! you make me focus on how important making foods are in human lives! thanx a lot!

[@heliosorion2063]

i learned how to make bricks from dirt, then ropes, then utensils, now tacos hohogog

[@auroravivyn4827]

Others have mentioned this already with varying levels of correctness, but yes, the wood ash will not contain much if any calcium salts. Wood ash is mostly sodium and potassium salts, which is perfectly fine for making soap from fats. I believe you have mentioned being in southern California, so I do not know the type of rock you would have access to, but further north where I am, we do have a lot of calcium bearing rocks, so it is possible to find in California. To make calcium hydroxide from limestone or other calcium bearing rock types (or snail/seashells if you have access to them), you need to heat it to approximately 825C, this will convert the calcium carbonate starting material into calcium oxide (Quicklime), this is then reacted with water to form calcium hydroxide (slaked lime). As you already attempted and know, calcium hydroxide is used in nixtamalization, it is also used for making mortar, plaster, etc. as the calcium hydroxide will convert slowly back to calcium carbonate in the presence of carbon dioxide, becoming similar to the original rock material.

[@juanvargas1899]

en esa parte del desierto abunda la piedra llamada "Piedra Laja" que es ornamental.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

I've seen a video where someone made a pot out of wood ash. I also read that wood ash contains a lot of calcium. Oh well. I'll try seashells next time I go to the coast.

[@chilepeulla]

@@ChadZuberAdventures I have successfully made nixtamalized corn using wood ash. When you mix water with enough wood ash you get an alkaline solution which will be able to dissolve the corn skin, you just need to use a lot more ash than you would lime, like 10x. The process is a lot messier as well because when you are cooking the corn, the water tends to boil over, but it’s perfectly possible to get good tortillas if you only have wood ash. You don’t need to make any additional process to the ash either, just mix it with water, dump the corn and start cooking. Here are the amounts I used when I tried the wood ash method 4 cups water 1 cup dry corn 1 cup wood ash As you can see the ash concentration is significant, but that’s what you need for the solution to work effectively. After 30 minutes of cooking you should start seeing the skins peeling off the corn. Hope this helps.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

@@chilepeulla Well, this is excellent information and I really appreciate you sharing this with me. I had no idea about using wood ash to nixtamalize corn. Everyone I know in Mexico uses cal. I am definitely going to do this today.

[@chilepeulla]

@@ChadZuberAdventures I’m glad this helps. And yeah, there were other cultures in Central America that used the wood ash method, I think the native cultures from Guatemala did.

[@ronnieowen8387]

Nice to see matty again

[@MKTJ03]

Hey, Chad! Haven't been watching the channel for over 4 months! Now I have so much interesting stuff to binge!!!

[@dripvegeta6362]

Looks like Chad found a player in the desert

[@BiggRich95]

New multiplayer expansion looks nice!

[@Ezzero07]

Oh my gosh I haven't watched any recent videos and yesterday I binged almost all of them besides your latest, and now another upload. I'm such a big fan, love your videos

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Thanks a lot!

[@margarigel9021]

Me encanta, que bueno que tengas un amigo en común.

[@R.D565]

Are you maybe go to make iron tools in the future I would love to see you make some primitively

[@primitivebushcraft4243]

Perhaps you could sometime try grinding flour from the pith of honey mesquite beans. They grow where I am in central Texas. It makes a love sweet bread. I recently succeeded at this by loosely grinding the beans so the pith would separate then grinding the pith. I am unsure if these trees habitation stretches down into your part of Mexico however.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

I have tried grinding mesquite pods and I get so little flour that it is just not worth the effort.

[@vincentpetit2109]

Maybe this fall, or in a few years, you will be able to make tacos with your own corn! I'm also experimenting with milpa in my garden.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Probably next year.

[@SnyperMK2000JclL]

I'd love to try some primitive tacos, but maybe with some rehydrated meat. So its not dry and tough. Maybe a rehydrated ground meat patty broken up after a quick grilling. Those did look really good even with the corn not coming out proper. It's something about that rustic look and I'm sure doing it yourself from scratch enhances the flavors.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Yeah, the tacos were quite flavorful but I will be making supplies to do some real cooking soon.

[@juanvargas1899]

Excelente video, felicidades. Es bueno saber como vivían nuestros antepasados para entender lo que hay en nuestra actualidad (pero como usted dice: es mejor aun, vivirlo); somo herederos afortunados vaya. Espero que lo vean muchos jóvenes y comprendan que debemos de reconocer, respetar y perpetuar las culturas de nuestros pueblos por que de ahí venimos; como dice alguien muy importante para mi "si no sabemos de donde venimos, no sabremos a donde ir". También felicidades por la participación de su amigo, un abrazo afectuoso desde México. Adelante!!!

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Muchas gracias amigo! Saludos desde aquí. Viva México!

[@kysbuver2668]

좋은 타코.ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 오늘 나도 타코를 먹겠다.

[@spacecase0]

My recipe for what you are doing is one cup of corn to one cup of hardwood ashes. I heat up water with the wood ashes to dissolve all the chemicals into the water. Then I pour that water out into another pot leaving behind the pulp of the as they just get in the way. I then put the water in the pot with the liquid and boil it for quite a few hours adding water if too much is evaporated away. Then I rinse the corn four to seven times before crushing it up and making tortillas.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Thanks for your explanation. I have cooked corn in calcium hydroxide many times and it turns out great. But you are saying that cooking it in ashes works as well. Maybe just need to cook it longer, huh?

[@spacecase0]

@@ChadZuberAdventures it's been a while since I did it last so I have forgotten specific numbers. But I suppose it depends on your and rolling boil versus light simmer. hardwood ashes take a few hours, soft wood ashes can take up to 10 hours. As you said, the husks slip off easy when they're done. Best done on a cold winter day when the fire is on anyway. It turns out the best when you're using a flour corn, but I've also used a flint corn like popcorn. The white Mojave corn is the variety I chose to grow, not the best at production but deals with harsh conditions really well.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

@@spacecase0 Yeah, someone else commented that they nixtamalize corn in wood ashes all the time. They said they use 4 cups of water, 1 cup of dry corn, and 1 cup of ash. I'm gong to to try it today. I never would have thought this would work. Thanks to all of you that write in the comments. I really appreciate it.

[@spacecase0]

@@ChadZuberAdventures I use stainless steel pans, hope this translates into clay pots accurately. I would think it would. I use just enough water to cover the corn and sometimes enough to compensate for evaporation. 4 cups does sound about right. I often add water at some point in the middle, I try to add boiling water so it doesn't take longer to finish. I also have heard of people doing something like a 45-minute cook time and then letting it soak the rest of the day or something like that. But I've never tried that

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

@@spacecase0 I tried cooking the corn in ashes yesterday and after 4 hours of cooking and 16 hours of soaking the skins remained on. Today I cooked the same amount of corn with just a half tablespoon of calcium hydroxide and after one hour of cooking the skins are already disintegrating. Unbelievable difference in results. I will make calcium hydroxide for future use.

[@andyvue2418]

primitive things are so cool

[@riskiyahaldi980]

Hai saya dari Indonesia Saya sangat senang menonton Vidio anda Karena sangat menenangkan dan mengandung banyak informasi. Saya hanya mau bilang bahwa perangkap ikan yang anda buat itu seharusnya bekerja hanya saja butuh teknik dan kesabaran ekstra.tapi ketika anda mendapatkan hasilnya anda akan puas.karena saya dulu pernah berkunjung ke desa² kecil disekitar daerah saya dan saya banyak diajarkan banyak cara untuk mendapatkan makanan dihutan

[@Magobias]

An easy way to get calcium hydroxide is using snail shells, which are made from calcium carbonate. Then burn the shells until getting white ( calcium oxide). Later put the calcium oxide into a water pot to create calcium hidroxide. but be careful, the water will heat up.

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Yes, I have seen videos of that process done. I will collect shells next time I go to the coast.

[@maggpie5552]

AAhh, thanx David, answered my question bout shells.

[@gracecastilloarroyo2340]

Wooooow excelente las tinajas Y me hizo reir verte cosinar para atender el visitante muy curioso de verdad felicitaciones para los dos éxitos futuros 🇨🇷🌎🌴

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Muchas gracias Grace! Pura Vida!

[@moik2747]

Instead of folding the ? Tortilla, I leave it flat and eat like a tostada. That way it doesn't fall apart on u.👍👌

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

But then it would be tostada Tuesday

[@UncommonNews777]

You need to make a hand fan. Not just for the hot summer days, but also to help you start those fires.

[@Screeeling]

Legend has it, they're still chewing on those tacos :)

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Still pulling bits of dry meat out from between my teeth.

[@Screeeling]

@@ChadZuberAdventures maybe use some of the thin yucca strands you use to make the cordage for dental floss 😉

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

@@Screeeling Oh yes, I already do that. I use strands of my hair as dental floss too.

[@AMBEE-sp2ev]

Survival campaign in coop mode.

[@pierreendter5751]

Estou a algum tempo pra falar que sua cerâmica esta muito boa...perfeito!

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Muito obrigado!

[@josealejandrodominguezherr2599]

Nice video, I love it and I am going to do some pottery too just like You did

[@leonisantos5776]

Assistindo os meninos fazendo tantas coisas bonitas. Me deu vontade de fazer algo também. Abraços e beijinhos para vocês gatos selvagens 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍essa tortilha ultra primitiva deve estar uma delícia😂😂😂

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

:-)

[@lindaseel8633]

Chad is a Jack of all trades, now including primitive cooking. I wonder what Uncle Roger would say? Fuiyo!

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Hahahaha

[@lindaseel8633]

@@ChadZuberAdventures Needs MSG! 😅

[@jajestem5705]

we love you guys!!!! greetings from Poland :)

[@EpanChannel]

dude i really want that sour berry lemonade that chad made :D its look sour and fresh. and i love sour thing :D

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

It's so refreshing on a hot day!

[@joannachampagne3836]

WOW!! What a Fantastically Fun episode - learning to basketweave, firing the newbies' pottery and handmade tortillas - WHAT?? This was such a delight to be invited into your adventure - thank you!! It's exciting to watch Matte learn new skills and in the process, we get to learn them too! I know many suggested soaking the meat first and I was thinking, to save time, you might pour a bit more water and actually rehydrate the meat with the corn next time. The meat would be softer, the corn tastier and the fat from the meat might make the corn stick together better and crisp up a bit more in the fire. Only a suggestion but you guys really did a terrific job with Taco Tuesday, especially after that first bite - almost made me pee my pants I laughed so hard!! Anyway, thanks for the exciting and entertaining video! Forever a fan, Miss Mix-a-Lot from Alabama 😉

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Hey Miss Mix-a-Lot! Thanks! Yeah, I hadn't thought of rehydrating the meat at the time. I was in such a hurry to finish everything before sunset.

[@BaoPham2]

Great video as always Chad

[@erinsilva9748]

Definitely think you should shred the dry meat a bit and add some sour berry juice while shredding then add into the tacos so that it will be alot easier to bite into.

[@tsprosegurlozano3033]

Me encantan estos vídeos son muy divertidos y educativos

[@JackSparrows176]

You did it well too. You can use it and you like it. This one is weird too.

[@ilmaredinverno5695]

You can Cook the meet in water for doing more soft and a souce olso

[@MrFl4mel]

You need some serrano peppers on the garden... For next taco Tuesday.

[@joehaefeker1755]

That sour berry lemonade looks refreshing Chad Zubar.

[@anfieldReginaSports]

Saya pikir chad bagus bersama matty dalam waktu yg panjang.. Ini makin menghibur dan banyak hal baru yg bisa kalian lakukan.. Salam dari Indonesia...!!

[@bullshark9030]

I wanna see these types of youtubers build a village

[@alexsss1103]

this was a very funn video i really enjoy it

[@julmdama000]

Aca en Colombia se cocina maíz con ceniza para pelar el grano y con este se hacen arepas de mote

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Sí? Con cenizas?

[@tulipbloomgames5030]

Meanwhile I'm sitting here in my cool comfy bed at home wishing it was winter. I love being outside, and I would love to be a primal citizen too, but I'm really sensitive to temperature. And down here in Florida, it gets super duper RIDICULOUSLY hot out in the summer. Not to mention I work outside, and in these conditions, it just sucks the life outta me!

[@elcriticodeinternet6060]

Que tal Chad . la carne seca en México la llamamos cecina y si la pasas por las brazas se convierte en un exquisitez . La cal también se hace con conchas de almejas . saludos desde Guadalajara Jalisco México . 👍

[@ChadZuberAdventures]

Sí, lo sé. Se dice cecina seca en Mexico.

[@elcriticodeinternet6060]

@@ChadZuberAdventures si asi es . 👍

[@obsidiann1]

Больше всего кальция в пепле листьев, но всё равно, его менее 10% от общего количества золы. Тебе придется искать ракушки молюсков в реке, в них кальция более 80%. Это более эффективный способ добычи кальция. Обожжешь ракушки и получишь CaCO3. После можешь обжечь CaCO3 с глиной при высокой температуре в течение нескольких часов. Так ты получишь цемент.