How to Cure Clay Pots for Cooking

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How to season your clay pot before it’s first use. Many of the glazes used in Mexican pottery contain lead, which is why VERY important to cure the pots or dishes before using them. My ancestors have used them for as long as I can remember, and generations of women in Mexico have cured their clay pots to remove lead residue in the glaze and to make the clay more heat resistant. The food also tastes so much better!
There are several different ways to cure these pots and today I am sharing the one that with as the most effective for me.
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@missodessaTV Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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@apAvocado Жыл бұрын

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

@MilenaKoncar Жыл бұрын

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

@apAvocado Жыл бұрын

@@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 11 ай бұрын

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

@mariahiggs5111 6 ай бұрын

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

@SaltyCocina 6 ай бұрын

I’m happy to hear it was helpful

@inezrodriguez9777 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@gabrielaorozco5959 2 жыл бұрын

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

@couponmom1233 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ginahill503 5 ай бұрын

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.

@casitabuluttv3945 Жыл бұрын

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

@rosiewilson374 4 ай бұрын

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

@marcibuenrostro2525 2 ай бұрын

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. 💜💜

@normalopez2856 2 жыл бұрын

Very grateful for this video

@tristanjacobson 2 ай бұрын

🤎🙌🏼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!

@belindagalle97 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@rebeccaadame2799 Жыл бұрын

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

@RM-xq4rf Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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?

@kkirsch3583 4 ай бұрын

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

@ceciliaguerra877 2 жыл бұрын

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

@SaltyCocina 2 жыл бұрын

Thank. you! Sending blessings your way.

@debbycoley 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informative video . ❤️

@nereidadelgado1223 Жыл бұрын

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

@ritamauricio2319 Жыл бұрын

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

@SaltyCocina Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊 Glad it helped.

@ashleycontreras7953 5 ай бұрын

❤ thank for the helpful information 😊

@marydelacruz7813 Жыл бұрын

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.

@albertcanon1714 9 ай бұрын

Thank you ma’am good information

@elizabethcisneros756 Жыл бұрын

❤thanks… so useful.😊

@maggieglam8823 8 ай бұрын

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

@SaltyCocina 8 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@snoris443 Жыл бұрын

Great video. What type of burner are you using?

@nadiakhalid7239 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful pots.

@Gracia144JesusSaves Жыл бұрын

Beautifull earthen Pot 🙋🏻‍♀️

@believetribe3238 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@toastedtarts4044 Жыл бұрын

What sites can you get them from?

@leena4786 Жыл бұрын

@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 8 ай бұрын

You can also find them on Amazon

@serge2613 2 жыл бұрын

I love your kitchen, great video too.

@SaltyCocina 2 жыл бұрын

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

@serge2613 2 жыл бұрын

@@SaltyCocina 🙏😊

@dominga72 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering in the beginning, when you rinse it, is that with hot/warm or cold water?

@karenbenavente1124 10 ай бұрын

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 💕

@paulg7226 4 ай бұрын

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

@sailingseaofstars Жыл бұрын

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.

@mkat4245 5 ай бұрын

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

@MeMe-yr3or 9 ай бұрын

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

@rosemaryhoffman4115 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am glad it was helpful

@laraibawais7863 Жыл бұрын

@@SaltyCocina from where you get this???

@hopemartinez9567 Жыл бұрын

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

@hopemartinez9567 Жыл бұрын

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

@hopemartinez9567 Жыл бұрын

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

@1million437 Жыл бұрын

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

@rexillarascoxin5071 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video just bought one and this video helps me.👏💐❤️

@SaltyCocina Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@cynthiasparkman5549 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get your small fire box stove?

@esbarnard9334 Жыл бұрын

Can these pots be used on electric stoves?

@renezavala5716 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@SaltyCocina 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you

@LaSMILEY36CPT 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@claraortega8393 Жыл бұрын

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

@angelatapia3813 5 ай бұрын

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 😊♥️

@gnikmi Жыл бұрын

Where can one purchase these?

@edelynmichelle1064 Жыл бұрын

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

@Elsanta666 Жыл бұрын

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

@shariwatson1236 Жыл бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

Yes it is.

@Noworries092 Жыл бұрын

❤ 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 9 ай бұрын

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 ☹️

@10angelkisses Жыл бұрын

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

@abrahamherrera8436 3 ай бұрын

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 ?

@fuzzygerbil-chisme Жыл бұрын

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? 😅

@suegoff2684 7 ай бұрын

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

@yolandabadillo8766 10 ай бұрын

where can I buy this size pot

@hollyle8222 3 ай бұрын

Hi can you cook sauteed fish or any kind of seafood

@mrsanabest Жыл бұрын

@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@mrsanabest Жыл бұрын

@@SaltyCocina muchísimas gracias!!

@cindyruiz6932 5 ай бұрын

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

@funny573ff 9 ай бұрын

Can you link to recipes you made with it?

@snehasheth1939 Жыл бұрын

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

@jasminetorres8641 9 ай бұрын

How do you take off the stains inside of it?

@SuperNchavez 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@desireenevarez5250 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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.

@ChefMac1025 Ай бұрын

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?

@lo.lately Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@carmenr5618 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

You can use an electric stove just not a conventional stove

@carmenr5618 7 ай бұрын

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

@Aileen777 6 ай бұрын

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@dpberry 2 жыл бұрын

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

@SaltyCocina Жыл бұрын

I added the link in the description.

@alicevillarreal9621 Жыл бұрын

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

@giolopez2119 27 күн бұрын

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.

@aliciagonzalez9888 2 жыл бұрын

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@countrycrafted 2 жыл бұрын

These are beautiful, where were they purchased?

@SaltyCocina Жыл бұрын

I provided the link in the description.

@elisagarza4402 2 жыл бұрын

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@ars_moriendi.official 2 жыл бұрын

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

@SaltyCocina Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@vivianaguilara3437 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@mistyrodriguez958 Жыл бұрын

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

@emansaldivar8545 5 ай бұрын

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@feliciavallejo6703 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@genkiferal7178 Жыл бұрын

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

@melasweetie Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@melasweetie Жыл бұрын

Im arizona please let me know where.Thank you

@MilenaKoncar Жыл бұрын

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

@rg5302 Жыл бұрын

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

@SaltyCocina Жыл бұрын

Try your local swap meet or on amazon

@tootz1950 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

CORRECT💯

@bbgirl6741 9 ай бұрын

True that Sad but true Beautiful hand crafted work tho

@tootz1950 9 ай бұрын

@@bbgirl6741 Yes, absolutely gorgeous

@geesingh1993 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@MilenaKoncar Жыл бұрын

Dont use them. Its toxic.

@_RayOfLight_ Жыл бұрын

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

@aurorarodriguez9500 Жыл бұрын

She put in 1/4 cup.

@serahchava8469 Жыл бұрын

You can use it on a conventional stove you need a diffuser

@meenusubrahmanian5692 10 ай бұрын

Are these glazed pots?

@lauraladd1507 Жыл бұрын

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

@SaltyCocina Жыл бұрын

Yes you do.

@Geemeel1 Жыл бұрын

💞

@bobbyamandaflores4470 2 жыл бұрын

I have reviewed the video multiple times in slow motion . No sign of the missing garlic clover . Maybe brujeria 🙃

@SaltyCocina 2 жыл бұрын

hahaha~

@Yeseniaschick 11 ай бұрын

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

@SaltyCocina 11 ай бұрын

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

@ginette4663 Жыл бұрын

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

@SaltyCocina Жыл бұрын

I provided a link in the description.

@smilez4us 11 ай бұрын

Why garlic to season instead of coconut oil or olive oil?

@mrichardson7663 Жыл бұрын

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@sehamsabek4550 Жыл бұрын

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

@saremo83 Жыл бұрын

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

@sehamsabek4550 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your reply appreciate it❤😊

@rosiegutierrez6907 Жыл бұрын

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

@MilenaKoncar Жыл бұрын

Yeah, mex rules dont work.

@lilo4774 2 жыл бұрын

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

@SaltyCocina 2 жыл бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

So does that mean they are Leadfree if made locally 🤔

@vanessasuarez2266 8 ай бұрын

Can this be done using a electric burner?

@SaltyCocina 8 ай бұрын

Yes it can

@MilenaKoncar Жыл бұрын

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?