HOW TO CURE YOUR NEW MOLCAJETE BEFORE USE FOR THE FIRST TIME. CONDITIONING GRANITE MORTAR & PESTLE

Did you know that you have to cure your mortar and pestle? If you don't want pieces of rock and dust in your salsa or guacamole, then, you really need to make sure to wash and cure your molcajete as well as both sides of your tejalote. Don't worry though, it is not hard to do & in this video, I will show you the Mexican technique for curing your molcajete or como curar un molcajete. Making a salsa for the first time in your molcajete will season it. So, there is no need to worry too much about taking that extra step. I was pretty impressed with this mortar & pestle. It is a nice and heavy granite that is very smooth in finish.
Here is a link if you are interested in purchasing a molcajete:
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I think this is a 6" but I have an 8", I couldn't find it in stock.
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[@locastoner4208]

"Mommy i love you" awww that was so precious. Thanks for the video. It was very helpful . keep the videos coming.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Locastoner 420 aww 😍 🥰 thanks 😊 they melt my heart all the time with those sweet little words. Thanks so much for checkin out my vids, I am really glad you like them.

[@lynnd5342]

Oh my goodness I melted like butter when I heard that 🥰

[@guysolis5843]

I have always wanted a Molcajete and finally received one as a gift from my daughter. I have done the rice cure etc but I must say your voice is so pleasant and I love it and your hands are very pretty as compared to my Chimpanzee hands haha..good video take care!

[@VanzHumbleHome]

That’s nice of your daughter to gift you a molcajete. Good that you cured it first also. Glad my vid could offer some help. I appreciate the kind comment, thanks for watching.

[@stanleylucky]

VERY helpful! Thank you!! you pro saved me from Chorro or something :(

[@VanzHumbleHome]

I am very happy about that 😂 thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@Leigh_Belula]

I definitely would have had sand and little stones in my food 😺 Glad you showed us.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

You wouldn't be the only one. There are so many bad reviews about debris in the salsa!

[@GhostChicken808]

Best intro song ever😜

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Haha, thanks. It was defiantly a leap of faith. I am glad you like it, Thank you!

[@madbros-r-us4549]

Target sells them and I might grab one for when my family visits! I love having traditional kitchenware. It's so satisfying

[@VanzHumbleHome]

I totally agree! It is fun using traditional kitchenware for sure. I did not know target has them. Thanks for sharing that:) Thanks for watching & have a blessed day!

[@mikerhianna6793]

That is a pretty Molcajete! 😍 I will be buying one in the near future !

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Thanks, I am happy with this one. It was very smooth already & usually it takes time to develop the smoothness.

[@mariamelgoza2442]

I just bought one. This is one of the things i thouhgt Macy would sell. Yes got it at Macys.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Oh good! I think you will like this one. It’s very smooth and clean already.

[@TheLeisamarie]

This is such great information! I had one years ago, but didn't know about seasoning it, I gave it to goodwill because it left grit in the food. Might have to try another! Can't wait until you show us how to use it!

[@VanzHumbleHome]

That is wonderful that this information was able to help you! I realized this was something that ppl don't know about bc of all the bad reviews on amazon. But the reality is folks just are not aware that they need to be cured!

[@TheLeisamarie]

@@VanzHumbleHome information that could have been covered, but wasn't. If I had an abuela, she could have told me lol

[@SevenInAll]

I didn't know that at all! We used to have one, but I never used it much, and ended up passing it on. Thanks for sharing this information, I think it will be super helpful because not everybody really knows how to use these well (and I am obviously one of those, haha!).

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Hehe, no worries, I think there is lots of ppl that don't know & how could they? Especially if you purchase one at the swat-meet or a market they don't come with any information. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@RootedInTx]

🤦‍♀️ idk why I didn't think of doing a video on this. Lol such a great video.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

I have been needing a new one for about a year n thought, hey, I should record this.

[@RootedInTx]

@@VanzHumbleHome it was a great idea😉

[@Mickcotton]

Muchas Gracias 🙏 🇲🇽✅ I Love ❤️ My New Molcajete A lot of work at curing my Molcajete will pay off for many years.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Of course:) Yes! It will! They will last for a long time!!

[@acomerrico.5853]

I want one of these in my kitchen, it is really necessary, super good, for Mexican sauces

[@VanzHumbleHome]

I agree, there is something about how the garlic has a unique flavor cuando esta machucado en el molcajete. Thanks for checking out my channel 😊 I’m glad to have you join

[@sandymedrano2192]

Thank you,great video and I just bought mine at Macy’s on sale for 15.99👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Nice!! That sound like a great deal. I am glad this video was helpful for you! Thanks for checking it out.

[@honlee2692]

Thanks I’ve been wanting one for Christmas and I’m glad I found out I had to get the dust stuff out of them before I use it

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Haha, yes, me too. That would definitely not taste that good. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@debbewetzel7722]

This is a really cute one! My Mom would love it - gonna have to surprise her! ♥️ Thanks for the useful tips and great tutorial.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Aww, thank you! I hope she likes it!

[@taraenid7434]

Thank you so much. I was thinking of this brand then read comments about people having gray powder in their food. Thought seasoning process was a pain, but thanks to you, it's not too bad. I will order mine now.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

I'm so sorry to only just be responding! I could have sworn that I replied to you sooner. My apologies. Yes, the comments on Amazon that I believe you are referring to, are exactly the reason why I felt like doing this video would be a good idea. I gave my molcajete to my sis and so when I went to amazon to purchase a new one I saw the reviews and was surprised at all of the complaints about grit being left in the food. I am glad that you did some research beforehand. I feel happy that my video was able to help you with your purchase. Thank you so much for letting me know, also for being here & supporting my channel:)

[@WooFood]

Just used your tips for my latest vid! I think I bought the same brand as you did. Thanks!

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Glad I could help!

[@carbonforms]

So thankful for this video! Curing sounded intimidating, but now I feel confident 🙏

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Yay!! I’m glad I could help:) thanks for your support here on my channel!

[@youarespecial50]

Greetings from Vienna 🌺

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Thank you.

[@DatDudeDegan]

Looks good

[@VanzHumbleHome]

SURGE K1UTCH mahalo 😊

[@DatDudeDegan]

Mahalo

[@yoshialpha4784]

it looks so good i idk if it good or not IT IS SO GOOD i know it its gonna bee good :3

[@E9JMX]

Brilliant. I literally got this exact make of mortar and pestle for Christmas. I also found it was pretty smoothly without "seasoning" it. I thought the purpose was for it to be semi rough to help grind the spices etc better. But plenty of these seasoning videos say otherwise. Good to know i wont have to do too much work to get it ready for use👌

[@VanzHumbleHome]

I thought the same for a long time as well. I really like this one even though I found out it was made in China. Thank you for checking out the channel.

[@johnstrickland3933]

good song at beginning it works

[@VanzHumbleHome]

lol, thanks:)

[@Baby.D92]

I just received my molcajete today after paying $130.00 cause I ordered it from Etsy & it came from Mexico. I had no clue Amazon had them & sooo much cheaper 😭

[@VanzHumbleHome]

D OMG! That’s insane! Well, if it’s any consolation, mine is made in China 😔 I didn’t even realize that until someone in the comments told me. I guess that is why it was already well cured and seasoned. I do not live close to a good source so this was by best option for now I ven though it is not authentic. It still is granate though and is great especially for the price.

[@ellielopez1615]

😳😳😳

[@donnahenthorn7109]

Ouch! Picked up my 6in at Walmart, $17.98. Sorry.😕

[@southtxgal9077]

You got the real deal!! Look up the video on how they are made and i promise you will gain a whole new appreciation for it.

[@erokbrewmeister9231]

That's the same one I have......it rocks !

[@VanzHumbleHome]

So Punny 🤣 Thanks for checking out the channel.

[@nateroo]

Nice video! I went back and forth about getting a lava rock vs granite and ordered the Amantoli lava rock just to be "authentic". Then I saw your video and wished I had gotten this one. Well, when the lava rock one came in, one leg was broken and I could tell it was packed that way because it was tightly wrapped and yet the leg was between the other two legs. Well that was a blessing in disguise and I'm returning the Amantoli and buying the IMUSA one just like yours. No one will know that the guacamole they're eating wasn't made in a lava rock molcajete... hahahahaha! I'm so glad you gave an endorsement on this one; I like the tejalote shape and I'll still season/cure it just as you advise. Good vid, I feel better now!! :)

[@VanzHumbleHome]

That’s a bummer to hear about it being broken! But, blessing in disguise 🥸 I always have the same kind of thoughts about being authentic 😅 plenty times I just put my salsa from the blender into my mocajete😜 it’s my authentic. It will always be wrong in someone’s eyes 👀 I’m not worried about all that tho. Still tastes good 😊 I glad you are happier with the affordable one! Works just as good imo.

[@nateroo]

@@VanzHumbleHome thanx for the vote of assurance! I also took my grinder and reshaped the tejolote because it was kinda bulky, so it's now more hourglass shaped like the traditional one. I left one end/tip rounded and the other one I ground a flat spot so I have option to use flat or round. Took about an hour and took off about half a lb of weight...it now weighs just over a pound....much lighter than it was...and I lift weights! hahahahahahaha oh yeah, I still seasoned it about 3 cycles with rice and salt. Anyways, thanx again!!!

[@VanzHumbleHome]

@@nateroo Haha, yeah, the tejoloete is pretty bulky and heavy. How did you grind it down? Very cool that you have a new shape.

[@nateroo]

@@VanzHumbleHome I used an angle grinder with a masonry grinding disc (from home depot or lowe's); I would lock the tejolote in a vise and grind down the sides of each "ball", then rotate it in the vise and just keep doing this til I had the shape, which is kinda like a bow tie. On one end of the tejolote, I grinded a flat face and I left the other end rounded so I could have the option of mashing with either flat or round face of the tejolote. Just made some salsa with it and used the flat side mostly. Having the flat side has a corner edge to it when you want to "cut" some of the ingredients while mashing, like big chunks of anaheim peppers.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

@@nateroo That sounds like it is really handy now!

[@victoriasoto711]

Hi! I see that you have had both the lava rock authentic one and this one. Have you noticed a difference between both? I'm thinking about buying this one for my husband, but I need to know which one is better.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

I would say they are both good IMO. Honestly the Imusa brand I have cleans better. It is also cheaper unless you live close to a border town then you might find a good deal on an authentic one. BTW, thank you so much for checking out my channel

[@lazyhousewife5537]

Is yours the 6in or 8in??

[@VanzHumbleHome]

I think I got the 8 inch.

[@crieverytim]

hey, would you say it was appropriate to use seeds in part of the curing or seasoning process? I have some dried seeds for sprouting - adzuki, mung, lentil - and wondering if they would be an interesting alternative to rice (I've done 2 passes w rice and ran out). Whether thats dry rice, dry rice w a bit of water, or them soaked in water for some time, OR used alongside garlic and peppers when you season it. Obviously no problem getting more rice, but was curious! thanks again

[@VanzHumbleHome]

ice la honk Thanks for the great question, I think that using beans should be fine. Seems to me that as long as it has some abrasive properties that it would do well. I hope that helps, thanks for watching.

[@richluvsellie1]

Salt..

[@Figs4Life]

How do you wash it after you use it? How do you wash off the oils and garlic paste off of it?

[@VanzHumbleHome]

I just use a scrub brush and rinse it out with water. I generally don't use soaps in it. Sometimes just letting it soak for a while and then scrubbing it will get any dried stuff off. You can use soap if you want. It wont hurt it in any way, but I feel like it doesn't need it.

[@armyboy1395]

Nice video new Friends 🔔🙏

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Thank you so much

[@armyboy1395]

@@VanzHumbleHome Back kor Do 🔔🙏

[@alices.1824]

Can you put them on a stove to heat

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Hmm… I have never tried it. But it seems durable enough. Let me know if you do it and how it works.

[@adoougoh3232]

Where do I get this in Nigeria

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Hmmm? Do you have an online store? I would check there. I believe many cultures have something very similar. Hopefully you are able to find a similar product:)

[@zoehaveles2744]

I got one and I forgot to cure it! Now I have stuff stuck in it! Plz make a video of what to do

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Ooooohhh nooooo! I'm sorry to hear that. You should be able to scrub your molcajete and it should come out. the curing is mostly so you don't get the grit from the cut rock into your food. It is normal for food to get stuck. I use pretty hard kitchen scrub brush that works well. They are very inexpensive. I hope this helps.

[@zoehaveles2744]

@@VanzHumbleHome Ok i will try that. Thank you so much! i did not know anything about a molcajete, this help a lot!

[@VanzHumbleHome]

@@zoehaveles2744 I’m glad I was able to help you out 😊 thanks so much for watching!

[@johnlamarca9439]

Out of the same stone, consider making a crucible. Then coat the inside with the over 3 thousand degree furnace cement... Heat treat the furnace cement in a SEPARATE oven not used for food. Unless you want to die a miserable death. You will have a crucible that can be used many times before having to buy a new one. Crucibles are much more expensive than a motar and pestle... You'll get more money for your work.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Hmmm, sounds very interesting. thanks for sharing. I have never heard of this. I think I may look into it. Thanks.

[@Christian.Ribeiro]

PLEASE!! DO IT WITH MARBLE AS WELL Mine I put water in I and did what she did it is so white LIKE MILK so I am going to do the water first then rice because there is white chalk now basically.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

I have been wanting to get a smaller marble one for my medicinal herb tinctures and stuff. I will certainly do a video on it when I get one. You may have to repeat the process a few times to remove all of the rough stone. It should be getting clearer after the third time.

[@Christian.Ribeiro]

@@VanzHumbleHome yea I made a past so I did the water 2 times then put the rice 🍚 made it very thin then I got water and a orange essential oil to just make is smell nice 😂 and put it all in a spray bottle and sprayed it in the rice flour and made a past and when I say it took out half the stuff in it I did my tea herbs after I recommend doing that without the essential oil 🤣🤣but it was like sand paper not really but it smoothed it a bit and took out the white dust 💀👏🏼

[@Christian.Ribeiro]

@@VanzHumbleHome I got mine of Amazon in Canada it was 20$ really nice

[@VanzHumbleHome]

@@Christian.Ribeiro nice! I’m glad you got it cleaned out 😊 sometimes when it has a smell in it I don’t want In my next fringing session I will spray it with vinagre, let it sit, then scrub. Orange essential oil wouldn’t be so bad if you don’t mind the flavor in your tea or salsa 😂 It sounds like you scored on your mortar & pestle! Thanks for checking out the video. I am so glad you found it useful!

[@AD-ul9ke]

G R a c I a s..

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Por su puesto

[@Ucceah]

that's not a molcajete, that's a granite mortar. it even says so on the box! molcajete are made from a particular sort basalt with a vesicular texture (bubbles), that make it rougher most well suited to mushing and grinding up fibrous materials, but it wouldnt withstand pounding for long. as opposed to the more narrow and tall thai style granite mortar and pestle, that are more well suited to pounding and crushing. with such a big, wide bowl and pestle, you can very much use this one like a molcajete. and it sure wont make the salsa come out worse. :D not hating, just geeking out a bit.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Great info! Thanks for sharing. It would be cool to have a real authentic molcajete.

[@palgordo44]

These are made in China. Not an authentic molcajete. Molcajete are made from volcanic rock in Mexico by artisans. This mortar and pestle are made from granite in China which are still good to use. These are machine made. Authentic molcajetes are hand made and need more work to cure.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

I never realized that this was made in china. Wow, the quality is actually pretty good. I really like it. I don't have a swapmeet close by me. It is hard for me to get lots of things I would like to have. But, I do like this one. thanks for watching!

[@palgordo44]

Vanz Humble Home yes the Chinese mortar and pestles are well made. The thing I like about the authentic molcajetes is that they are not all the same. Each has a distinct style that come from the artisan who made them.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Mateo Jr Acosta I had a small one passed down to me but I somehow lost it in my move from Maui to the mainland. I saw some cost more to ship than the cost of the molcajete itself. This was the best bargain for me and as you said is well made. I hope to have an authentic on one day so I can pass it down to my girls. I have my last one to my sister.

[@palgordo44]

Vanz Humble Home I live near the border between Texas and Mexico. They are easy to find and at a reasonable price. Hopefully when this virus deal ends I can go across the border and get you one. I have three and one which I am preparing for my nephew and his wife as a wedding gift. I have my mom’s which is super smooth and well used. This my wife will use and another larger one which I use during cookouts.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Mateo Jr Acosta that is a very kind offer, I definitely appreciate it. What would the price be to order that from you, also shipping?

[@marcomendoza7502]

Liked it until I found out it’s made in China!!! And that it might not be made from solid granite but it put together from pieces of granite…

[@marklimones2771]

They should Be made in Mexico and Shouldn't come smooth .

[@VanzHumbleHome]

I don't live by Mexico. I would love to have one though. my old one was lava rock from Mexico passed down from my grandmother but this one works well and I actually like that it is smooth. To be honest, I didn't realize this was manufactured in China until a commenter told me. I wish the authentic ones were a bit more affordable as I would like to support them but when is gonna cost me over $100 with shipping I have to pass. I wonder why it is cheaper to ship heavy granite from china than it is to ship a lighter lava molcajete from the same continent 😕 Thank you for checking out my video.

[@marklimones2771]

@@VanzHumbleHome If you're ever looking for A Mexico Made one and Live in Socal Message me I have a place where I buy all My Stuff that's Hard too find without having to go to Mexico .

[@VanzHumbleHome]

@@marklimones2771 thanks, I live in central Oregon at the moment. I left my first one in Maui when we moved away. Is there a website fo the place you know?

[@marklimones2771]

@@VanzHumbleHome No there's no Website. NEXT time I go I'll ask if they do online orders.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

@@marklimones2771 thank you

[@MercyMinister]

Chinese...

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Yep, lol! Works good tho:)

[@johnlamarca9439]

COMPLAIN!!! About those instructions!! Instructions are supposed to be very well checked before they are printed!! Let them get away with this and others will consider the instructions the right way and your advice of not using soap a stupid opinion!! I know not to use soap but no one will listen. They will follow instructions. I bought mine in a Mexican store, off the shelf.

[@dszfafreyiu3400]

You talk too much just do it

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Thanks, I personally like videos that give more thorough explanations at times. If it bothers you, I'm sure there are other videos that have little to no talking at all! Have a wonderful day.

[@helpfulnatural]

Very helpful video! I just purchased this molcajete in the 6" size and wanted to clean/season it the right way. 😊🥑🌶🧄🍅 Lots of reviews on amazon for this piece complain about dust or bits of stone in their food, they probably don't know about the need for proper seasoning. Some even assumed it is made of cement rather than granite! 🤦‍♀

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Wow! Yeah, I did see lots of reviews about the rocks in the food from the molcajete too! That’s why I thought this video would help! I’m glad to know you found this vid helpful:) thanks for letting me know!

[@helpfulnatural]

@@VanzHumbleHome 👍