How to Cure Clay Pots for Cooking

[@victoriaquinn08]

I just purchased my first cazuela de barro , yesterday and I’m curing it with garlic. I’m following your instructions. And I’ll be ready to cook my first pot of beans! Tomorrow. Thank you.

[@missodessaTV]

you can buy lead testing strips to find out if your dishes contain lead. If it does and the lead is on the inside of the dish where food touches certainly discard it because no amount of boiling and "curing" washes a way lead. The issue is lead is baked into some pottery glazes. When you use the dishes you naturally chip and scrape small, even microscopic pieces and they end up in your food. When you "cure" the dish it doesn't soak into the actual glaze and remove the lead. The part of the clay that isn't glossy is actually unglazed , the unglazed clays usually don't contain any lead. It is so much better to use test strips and if you believe the curing method works use test strips before and after you cure it and see the results.

[@sophiazarate6116]

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[@apAvocado]

This is correct. Cooking with lead is very bad for your health.

[@MilenaKoncar]

You are correct about everything i was thinking how about sanding that glaze off till the bare clay shows up?....🤔

[@apAvocado]

@@MilenaKoncar not a good idea to sand off the clay. Try the lead testing strips. I’ve found that’s soaking the beans overnight with a tablespoon of salt and then rinsing very well and maybe doing a second soak for four more hours helps immensely in cooking them in the electric or stovetop pressure cooker. I cook the beans in the pressure cooker now to remove all lectins. I soak the beans now to remove all gas making factors from the beans. I’ve stopped using my clay bean pot.

[@apAvocado]

@@MilenaKoncar I wouldn't do that. You'll be breathing in unhealthy dust.

[@mariahiggs5111]

I just bought an olla for “cafe de olla”, and my neighbor sent me this video. Love 💕 it! Gracias 🙏🏼

[@SaltyCocina]

I’m happy to hear it was helpful

[@ginahill503]

I have always loved that pottery whenever I'd visit Mexico. But didn't buy any, as I didn't know how to use them. This is wonderful! Thank you.

[@belindagalle97]

I didn't know they needed "curing"! I would have just started using it as is! I didn't know about the lead either! This was an informative video! Thank you!

[@SaltyCocina]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rebeccaadame2799]

I didn’t know either. So, I’m doing it now

[@RM-xq4rf]

I have been using clay pots for a while never knew about lead. I have new pot just got it from Mexico I am going to season it with garlic. Thanks a lot

[@ashleycuilty387]

@@RM-xq4rfall clay pots don’t have lead. It’s best to buy them that don’t contain lead. I like buying from companies that do 3rd party testing to ensure they’re products are lead-free. Lead is no joke. I buy earthenware clay pots as a non-toxic alternative to prevent lead, cadmium, and many other toxins but not all are created equally.

[@olgareza2722]

I didn't know you had to cure it. I've used it more then a few times already. Is it too late to do?

[@BignorbScratches]

I just bought one of these today and found your video very helpful. Thanks for sharing

[@couponmom1233]

thank you I just bought mine from Mexico and you helped a lot on how to cure it.

[@racif]

The cal method is for cooking without liquids, such as a clay comal. Where the comal never gets wet and the cal forms a non-stick barrier that just needs period "reseasoning". Your cookware is gorgeous!

[@inezrodriguez9777]

Im currently following along with these directions. Cant wait till it cured to use my pot … these are the best directions I’ve gotten. Very helpful!!

[@maggieglam8823]

Thank you for showing us how to session the clay pots👍❤️👍

[@SaltyCocina]

My pleasure 😊

[@gabrielaorozco5959]

Thank You. I Just Brought One Back from Mexico and I was Wondering How to Cure It!!! Very Helpful 💜🦋

[@tristanjacobson]

🤎🙌🏼thank you! I have been trying to find a good informative video because I bought some and didn’t know how to cure them, I’ll be buying more soon and now I know how!

[@snoris443]

Great video. What type of burner are you using?

[@Elsanta666]

WHY DO THEY NEED TO BE CURED? HOW DOES IT HELP? DOES IT PREVENT SOMETHING OR WHATS THE DEAL? WHAT DOES THE CURE ADD OR REMOVE

[@rosiewilson374]

❤ thank you for the curing technique. My dishes from Mexico had lead so this helped me so much.

[@believetribe3238]

Beautiful pots!! I wish I lived so much closer to Mexico! My mom bought me one of these pots because I really embrace my Mexican heritage and I want all of these pots but there are only so many available online

[@leez5217]

I have seen these type of pots at the Swap Meets as well

[@toastedtarts4044]

What sites can you get them from?

[@cray-cray1]

​@Leez you can also find them at Mexican stores in your area, or even ask them at these stores if they have access to ordering them for you. Just make sure they are usable. Some are just for decoration.

[@SaltyCocina]

You can also find them on Amazon

[@marydelacruz7813]

Thank you , you were so informative. I purchased 2 pots in New Mexico. I followed your directions to the T. When i threw the water so i could rinse them the water was black would you know why? Then i noticed that the bottom half of the pot came off it is not leaking but a thin layer of the clay came off .what to do.

[@kkirsch3583]

I make micaceous clay cooking vessels and love the way you season your pots. Thank you!

[@mkat4245]

How would you recommend to cure the mugs, las tazas pal cafe?

[@marcibuenrostro2525]

TYSM!!!! I knew you would know. Just bought 2 of these in DF. Been following u on TT for a couple of years glad I found u here. 💜💜

[@NolanBuchanan]

Thank you for this video. I have a glass top stove like yours in the background, can I use my cazuelas on that type of stove? Do I need a heat diffuser? Any other tips on using a glass top stove? Thanks!

[@paulg7226]

Thanks for the video. I purchased a clay pot and followed the curing steps. The water never reached the full boiling point but the water did evaporate more than half way. So my question is this, even though there was never a rolling boil, is this pot safe to use? Thanks for the advice

[@rosemaryhoffman4115]

I just found you and I love the way you explained how to cure the pot I have two small ones that I’ve had for over more than two years not know how to use them but now I know I’m gonna cure them and use them thank you so much and I am now following your channel. Thank you Rosemary from Long Beach, Calif.🌹

[@SaltyCocina]

Thank you! I am glad it was helpful

[@laraibawais7863]

@@SaltyCocina from where you get this???

[@hopemartinez9567]

Thank you for the information, so glad you are there to help God's blessings

[@hopemartinez9567]

Sally how much baking soda?for the curing of the pot?

[@hopemartinez9567]

Sorry salty Cocina I meant, how much baking soda to get lead out of pot?

[@Noworries092]

❤ thank you so much. I am using my grandmas pot. It hasn’t been used in a long while. Should I cure it before using it since it has been so long. My father gave it to me recently as a gift.

[@bbgirl6741]

Store as a keepsake it’s special ,put in the kitchen where u can see it daily ,when u cook ,to remember the yummy food she cooked and made family super happy , if use it crack it you will feel so bad , It happened to me ☹️

[@esbarnard9334]

Can these pots be used on electric stoves?

[@lo.lately]

I bought a clay pot today to make café de olla. Is it the same process? Would I also need to cure the coffee mugs?

[@MilenaKoncar]

Yes

[@casitabuluttv3945]

Hi. I found this channel and my heart is happier!💖

[@nadiakhalid7239]

Beautiful pots.

[@ceciliaguerra877]

Thank you for sharing how to cure pots. Love your videos. God continue to bless you both.

[@SaltyCocina]

Thank. you! Sending blessings your way.

[@normalopez2856]

Very grateful for this video

[@ritamauricio2319]

❤thank you, I was looking for a video in English and this was very helpful 😊

[@SaltyCocina]

You're welcome 😊 Glad it helped.

[@ashleycontreras7953]

❤ thank for the helpful information 😊

[@desireenevarez830]

Where did you buy your pots at? They are beautiful. The ones i have that i cook with the lid doesnt fit like yours does.

[@SaltyCocina]

I found a few on Amazon, but I personally prefer to see them and touch them before buying. And to see if the lids fit properly. Try Mexican pottery stores or local swap meets.

[@gnikmi]

Where can one purchase these?

[@ChefMac1025]

I just bought one. I have an electric stove. Can I do it on there? And then I would like to know it I can put it in the oven for 8 hours to cook?

[@carmenr5618]

Thank you for sharing I just got me a Mexican frijole pot and about do the same thing to it.!💜💜💜💜 Question: will it make a difference if I use an electronic stove ?

[@SaltyCocina]

You can use an electric stove just not a conventional stove

[@carmenr5618]

@@SaltyCocina thank you....I cured my pot and I really love it!💜💜💜💜

[@SuperNchavez]

Great video! Did you say you can not cure on an electric stove? My electric stove does not have the coils exposed. It has a cast iron cover on all the burners. Thanks!

[@SaltyCocina]

In an electric stove you can but not a conventional stove.

[@debbycoley]

Thank you for the informative video . ❤️

[@BruteForce.]

i received a clay jarro for water. do i need to cure or is curing just when you cook on heat?

[@ifiknewthen13]

Is the lead in the glaze or in the materials used to make the pots?

[@SaltyCocina]

These types of pot must be cured before using.

[@MilenaKoncar]

​@@SaltyCocinathat doesnt answer his question at all!!

[@MilenaKoncar]

I have the same question.

[@nereidadelgado1223]

I enjoy watching your video I’ve learned a lot. God bless you.

[@albertcanon1714]

Thank you ma’am good information

[@Peacenjoyhere]

Will you please give me the sizes of these pots? Ive been looking for this size. Thank you.

[@elizabethcisneros756]

❤thanks… so useful.😊

[@sailingseaofstars]

Thank you I bought one from HEB And it says that it can be used for food but I want to make sure there is no problems with using it.

[@dpberry]

Where do you get your beautiful cazuelas? I love them!

[@SaltyCocina]

I added the link in the description.

[@fuzzygerbil-chisme]

Hello. What about jarros de agua? Do those need to be cured? Do they have lead too??? Omg, I got a jarro for water for my bedroom and I've been drinking from it for 2 weeks! Am I gonna die? Qué hago? 😅

[@LaSMILEY36CPT]

Absolutely love You & Your Delicious Recipes. Can I Ask, Where Can I Buy The Exactly Same One You Are Curing Please. I’m in California. TY & Blessings Always🌹🙏💜

[@SaltyCocina]

You can find them at local swap meets and grocery stores that cater to Mexican food.

[@shariwatson1236]

Thank you for this video! I have always wanted to buy these and was too intimidated about the how to. I have a question; my garlic came out mostly black and the water was a dark grey. Is this normal? Also there is some dark mottling on the inside of one pot, is that also normal? Thanks, Shari.

[@bbgirl6741]

Eeew really wonder why I have a pot Jarro for making beans in my brother bought me from a flea market it’s beautiful w lid 3 lb bean making one. I’m scared to cook in cause of Lead.

[@SaltyCocina]

Yes it is.

[@GraciaBelievesthatJesusSaves]

Beautifull earthen Pot 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@JettaTDI2005]

We havre a bean pot that my Tia brought me and its all glazed but we did not talk about season it but have heard that we did not have to season the glazed pots

[@ars_moriendi.official]

How do you glaze an unglazed jarrito cup? Is there a specific type of glaze to use?...

[@SaltyCocina]

For smaller pieces like the jarritos, I boil them in a large pot with water and garlic or a combination of milk and water.

[@MilenaKoncar]

​@@SaltyCocinai dont think u understood his question AT ALL.

[@suegoff2684]

Where can I find lovely pieces like you have (without going to Mexico)?

[@cindyruiz6932]

I cured mine yesterday and I realized the bottom layer flaked off. Is that normal? What can I do so I can use it to cook in

[@countrycrafted]

These are beautiful, where were they purchased?

[@SaltyCocina]

I provided the link in the description.

[@NessaAndSteven32]

Can this be done using a electric burner?

[@SaltyCocina]

Yes it can

[@mrsanabest]

@SaltyCocina I live in the Phoenix area. I have been on the hunt for big pots like these and molcajetes. Did you purchase these locally? If so, where? I'd love to go buy some!!

[@SaltyCocina]

I find them at my local swap meet. There’s two in Phoenix.

[@mrsanabest]

@@SaltyCocina muchísimas gracias!!

[@sorayareinoso9080]

Hi, where did u purchase ur clay pots and how much$$. Thank u

[@SaltyCocina]

Amazon has a variety of styles and prices.

[@yolandabadillo8766]

where can I buy this size pot

[@vivianaguilara3437]

what is the difference between curing it with Kal and with garlic as shown on the video? I've seen other videos and they use a mix of kal and salt.

[@SaltyCocina]

I tried it with Kal and I was not happy with the results. The bottom started to chip

[@mistyrodriguez958]

Is Kal the same thing as baking soda? So you can’t use these pots in a glass top?

[@angelatapia3813]

Hello thank you for sharing, question are you familiar with a store called Fiesta? I live in Austin we have a store called Fiesta and they sell Mexican clay pots, cups surprisingly cheap. I bought yesterday to pretty cups they had advertised for atole and champurado. I’m wondering if I need to do anything with them first? Help 😊♥️

[@hollyle8222]

Hi can you cook sauteed fish or any kind of seafood

[@giolopez2119]

How do you repair a small crack in a shallow clay pot. I just bought and cured it, now it has a hairline crack. It's has a stamp of being lead free btw.BTW. my bigger clay pot I strictly use for beans, nothing else. The shallow one I use for chicken mole. I'm afraid it might bust as soon as it gets hot.

[@karenbenavente1124]

I love your beautiful clay pots! Theyre so gorgeous and thank you for showing us how to season them, id love to see your alligator pot, Ill bet its so adorable 💕

[@snehasheth1939]

Can I make yogurt in this pot? Can you refrigerate this kind of pots?

[@serge2613]

I love your kitchen, great video too.

[@SaltyCocina]

Thanks so much! 😊 Love the name, that was my son's name, Sergio but I would call him Serge

[@serge2613]

@@SaltyCocina 🙏😊

[@ginette4663]

BEAUTIFUL POTS , CAN WE BUY THOSE ANY WHERE? THANK YOU

[@SaltyCocina]

I provided a link in the description.

[@sehamsabek4550]

I have a question can we use it inside the oven? Thank you so much.

[@saremo83]

Yes, just not a hot oven. Put it in when the oven is pre heating to avoid drastic temp change.

[@sehamsabek4550]

Thank you so much for your reply appreciate it❤😊

[@abrahamherrera8436]

After doing the curing process I let it dry and past my hand through the inside glazed part and if I look super closely I see little shiny particles is that normal ?

[@10angelkisses]

Hello, I used this technique to cure my pot and it seeps water. What else can I do?

[@MeMe-yr3or]

Do I need to do that for like soup bowls on there all glazed I've been using them but I didn't know that if I had to treat him or not for lead should I use baking soda the same way but like I said these are these are bowls you eat out of not cooking pots and for drinking mugs I have some I just bought them too and I used them a couple times I just washed them and use them should I treat them for lead

[@edelynmichelle1064]

Ok question. So if I have a coil top electric stove, can I cure my cazuela on this type of stove top?

[@Yeseniaschick]

How do you cure or remove lead from the clay plates and glasses?

[@SaltyCocina]

When I cure a large. pot like this one, I them in the pot.

[@rg5302]

Where can I find items like these to purchase? Ones I find are just for show

[@SaltyCocina]

Try your local swap meet or on amazon

[@meenusubrahmanian5692]

Are these glazed pots?

[@lauraladd1507]

I'm wondering if you cure the drinking cups and jarritos the same way before using them to drink Mexican chocolate from.

[@SaltyCocina]

Yes you do.

[@blessys]

Hi! Do I need to cure an unglazed pot?

[@SaltyCocina]

If they are not glazed, they are just for decoration.

[@MilenaKoncar]

​@@SaltyCocinano. The unglazed are the real ones for cooking. U just need to cure them the proper way. The glazed ones are not really for cooking. They are toxic. No matter how much u try tale lead oit, its still there.

[@MilenaKoncar]

Yes, u need to cure it. Theres plenty of videos on yt that show how

[@tootz1950]

The ceramic glazes in Mexican pottery is 90-95% lead. You cannot get it out by "curing". It is against Mexican law to use glazes with lead, but the government does not check any production. The glaze with lead is the cheapest so this is why the potters have not stopped using it. Your choice.

[@MilenaKoncar]

CORRECT💯

[@bbgirl6741]

True that Sad but true Beautiful hand crafted work tho

[@tootz1950]

@@bbgirl6741 Yes, absolutely gorgeous

[@dorischavez7752]

Do you also need to cute mugs???

[@SaltyCocina]

Yes,

[@ginavasquez1300]

So if it’s glazed it doesn’t have to be cured?

[@MilenaKoncar]

DID U WATCH THE FREAKING VIDEO??? OPEN YOUR EYES.

[@_RayOfLight_]

How much of the baking soda did you put for 5 Quartz of the water? Thanks .

[@aurorarodriguez9500]

She put in 1/4 cup.

[@lauramumma2360]

Thank you

[@feliciavallejo6703]

I have a question. We just moved to Japan and in the move our cazuela got a small crack in it. Is there a way to repair that?

[@SaltyCocina]

Being in Japan they are probably hard to come by. I would not know if it can be fixed. I would Google it.

[@genkiferal7178]

@@SaltyCocina probably not. you might be able to use it to filter water, though, if the pot is porous enough.

[@rosiegutierrez6907]

How does the garlic cure the pot? I was under the impression that the pots did not contain lead anymore Against the law

[@MilenaKoncar]

Yeah, mex rules dont work.

[@lilo4774]

Hi thank you for the tip, where did you say you found the alligator Molcajete? 😉

[@SaltyCocina]

They sell them in a local store in Casa Grande, AZ. They ship within the US, look for them on FB under Casa Grande Artesania

[@bbgirl6741]

So does that mean they are Leadfree if made locally 🤔

[@melaskyrecipies]

Hi can you tell me where in Mexico did you find these exact pots. I did not see them on the link. Thank you

[@SaltyCocina]

I purchased them from a local shop in Arizona, They import their pottery from Oxaca

[@melaskyrecipies]

Im arizona please let me know where.Thank you

[@MilenaKoncar]

​@@melaskyrecipiesthey have them all over Tijuana, Rosarito, Ensenada, and all Baja California all the way to Cabo.

[@claraortega8393]

Can you use pots like this with the graphics in the inside of the pot

[@alicevillarreal9621]

How many pounds of dry beans would you cook in the 2 large pots?

[@funny573ff]

Can you link to recipes you made with it?

[@cynthiasparkman5549]

Where did you get your small fire box stove?

[@es2056]

You would think the Mexican government would ban the use of lead in the glaze used to make these pots, but nooooo!

[@MilenaKoncar]

I really dont believe that this will kill the lead and other chemicals that glaze has. Do you think its a better idea to sand the whole glaze off till the bare clay shows up? And then cure the bare clay?

[@jasminetorres8641]

How do you take off the stains inside of it?

[@geesingh1993]

We forgot to cure it and after cooking it there was metallic shine to the lid and inner pot. Is that the lead? Can we cure it now or is it too late?

[@SaltyCocina]

I think you are good, in the future make sure to cure it first.

[@MilenaKoncar]

Dont use them. Its toxic.

[@Ibrahimquranic903]

Nice

[@bbgirl6741]

I know it’s hard to respond to all the comments on ur channel But it’s the viewers that make it possible So try to answer the questions they ask you please. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@renezavala5716]

Thanks!

[@SaltyCocina]

You are so welcome! Thank you

[@8Evieluv]

I cured mine with garlic but I noticed when I boiled something the lid and the outer rim of the pot had a silver lining. Is that lead? 😳

[@SaltyCocina]

It's more likely from the water and garlic, but to be safe boil again with equal amount of water and milk

[@yoliec9426]

I want to make coffee in mine. Will the coffee taste like garlic??

[@SaltyCocina]

The one in the video is the same one I use to make my beans de holla and it never tastes like garlic.

[@karmenzoriano6864]

Kylie C_ Do Not Make Coffee in your lead pot!!! Get a lead testing kit and test your pot first...coffee is an everyday drink for some people many times a day. Ingesting lead can cause serious health issues.

[@JessicaSilva-v7n]

Where can I buy those pots

[@SaltyCocina]

The pots are linked on the bottom left corner.