HOW TO CURE A MOLCAJETE | Step By Step ❤

The MOLCAJETE and TEJOLOTE is the traditional Mexican version of the mortar and pestle, and it is a basic kitchen utensil in my home. I have owned one since I was 21 years old, my mom gave me one as a gift, and I still have it and use it to this day. If you are familiar with my style of cooking than you know I use it when preparing most of my dishes. Nothing achieves the same flavor and consistency as the molcajete does and that's why I love it. Molcajetes have been around for thousands of years, and some of the sweetest memories I keep in my heart are of the grinding sound of the molcajete coming from the kitchen when my mom was preparing our delicious meals and now those are the same sounds in my kitchen. Curing the molcajete and tejolote is an important process before using it, once you get the hang of it you will see that nothing compares to it.

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ITEMS USED WHEN CURING A MOLCAJETE----
MOLCAJETE
TEJOLOTE
DRY RICE (or your choice)
KOSHER SALT
BRUSH
DISH WASHING LIQUID
WATER
TOWEL



DISCLAIMER
Whether you decide to wash your molcajete by hand with dishwashing liquid every time or not or if you decide to use your dishwasher is all up to you, you decide what's best for you. It's important to keep your molcajete and tejolote clean at all times.

DISCLAIMER
DO NOT EAT OR SERVE THIS DISH TO ANYONE WHO IS OR MIGHT BE ALLERGIC TO ANY INGREDIENT IN THIS DISH.

[jesusnova]

Mine is over a hundred years old, came from great grandma and who knows how many more years before that it's been in our family. You're the best Rachel! Thank you so much for all your videos, they're absolutely wonderful! God bless you!

[benescandon]

Have been watching your videos for some time and love them. I am 85 yrs old and have found in interest in cooking. Keep upthe good work and videos. Tucson Az says hello.

[TheMamadus]

Thank you Rachel! I have a molcajete that my parents bought in Mexico 50+ years ago but we never knew how to season it so we just used it for decor. NOW I can season it and use it!

[rader]

Just got my molcajete. After watching you cook so many authentic Mexican recipes, this was the first stop I made after reading the instructions. This is a labor of love and Rachel, you are right, be prepared to run it through the curing process five or six times. I’ve done it once today and IT IS A WORKOUT! To save my arm and hand, I intend to do it once a day for the next week. I’m in no hurry; my avos are ripening. One other thing; be sure to CURE BOTH ENDS of the tejolote as Rachel does. I think our hands will appreciate it in the long run.

“And may the odds be ever in your favor!”

[missmarple]

I love that you find pleasure in absolutely everything you do. This episode showcases that so well. You take pride in your tools and in taking care of them. You have definitely had a positive impact on me as I have begun to take care of my pots and pans way more than I used to. And this is from watching you take care of yours. Thank you Rachel!

[lucymarquez]

Thank you Rachel for taking the time to explain how to season a molcajete. I got one a few years ago and just forgot about it. As a kid I was too "busy"to learn from my mother or actually I was dumb thinking I was too "cool" to learn. Then my beautiful mother died suddenly when still a teenager. I learned basic things to cook just to get by.
Now, I watch your videos. Thank you so much for helping and teaching us.

[lovely]

Hello Mrs. Rachel ❤️. I Finally purchased a Molcajete and I received it today. I bought one because of you and I also want the experience of learning how to grind my different spices😊. I had to come to YOUR channel to see HOW to SEASON it. I’ve watched your instructions several times n Now I’m in the process of seasoning it. I purchased an AUTHENTIC MEXICAN MOLCAJETE because I APPRECIATE the Culture of how it began. God bless you Mrs. Rachel n I’m so happy that your back is better. God definitely hears prayers of the righteous. Amen

[lorismith]

My mother never taught me to cook when I was young. I'm 60 years old now and I am learning so much from you! Thank you for all you do on your channel. My husband loves everything I've made so far :)

[Gigi-love]

Oh my heck.. I had rice everywhere, literally it was flying out of the bowl..but I did it. We had friends come by during my process and I just said I’m doing something new! ❤

[janebaldacci]

OMG, I got one of these 6 months ago and didn't know how to cure it, thank you

[sharie]

Thank you! It’s refreshing to see a video where a woman is not portray herself as a sex object. I was just trying to find out how to season a mocajete, and I had to go through several until I found yours. I learned a lot, and I will be buying my first one soon.

[lgstar]

Rachel I just want to compliment you because in my opinion I think you are the absolute best at explaining so clearly and patiently step by step your delicious recipes. You make it so easy for us all to follow your instructions and actually makes me want to cook. You explain to us your methods and way of cooking but give us options of which to chose from. I love how you let us know exactly what ingredients you use which are easy for us to find. I loved this upload because you taught us how to cure a molcajete using ingredients and items that we actually have access to and advice us on what works best for you and why. PS the best part of your videos are that your cooking look soooo delicious simple clean delicious makes our mouths water and makes us get up and cook just to taste your mouthwatering looking food! Thank you for your uploads please never stop. ♥️ YOUR FANS FROM TUCSON AZ es comida NORTEÑA MEXICO AMERICANA Y NOS ENCANTA ya ke somos Sonorenses y norteños de Arizona.

[znycelondon]

Perfect. I know what I’ll be buying for my kitchen……….🤗🤗🤗

[The]

I want a molcajete!! Now that I've found your channel and I'm learning recipes with you!! Tomorrow I'll be making my second batch of homemade chorizo! No more extra greasy nasty chorizo from the store; thanks to you!😁

[riccardocarbo]

Good job on being clear and stating reasons for the what and why. That's refreshing to see and rare on YTb.

[hermilapile]

I never knew you had a cure a molcajete....learn something new everyday....thank you.

[shirleybender]

I got a brand new one just like that two Christmases ago!!! I knew I was supposed to cure it with rice but I had never seen it done! Thank you so much guess what I’m doing today!!! I really enjoy your videos thank you for your time and energy put in making amazing videos to help us be better cooks!
Dios te BENDIGA!

[thehotone]

Hello Ms Rachel. It was your Inspiration that made me get a Molcajete but I did not know you had to cure they. I have not use mine yet so glad I didn’t. I know there two different kinds and I got the lava rock one. I hope I did right.
Thanks for you time and your Ron’s putting together these videos for us! God Bless!!🙏🏻

[jackiegodwin]

Ty Rachel. My 29 yr old son just came over and said I want a Mocajete! Lol
Of course the smell in the house when he came over sparked his desire for one. With cubed pork tenderloin in the crockpot, with garlic, onion, chipolte peppers and fire rosted pablono peppers that your taught me how to make. Plus pinto's simmering for refried beans, and Mexican rice. I got my garlic, onion, jalapeños, and plum tomatos roasted in my cast iron ready for salsa. So of course I shared this video with him. And just know that when I need some questions answered for a mexican dish I want to make I come straight to you because you have all the answers. BTW I'm learning to cook with dried chili's thanks to your Dried Chili's 101, step by step video. You did that Rachel. Ty dear. Love and blessings.

[tellthetruthttt]

Hello Rachel! My Peter asked me this evening "Any new recipes from Rachel." I said no, but she did put out a video how to cure and clean my molcajete. I never used a molcajete until I started watching your videos, so we went out to buy one. We did purchase one like your little one and look so forward to following your path. I will say my Peter loves the recipes I have cooked for him. Many blessings to you and your Ron🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤