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Question: I wanted to know what exactly is used to "Pre-Cure" the press. Just spoke w/ Imusa. It is COCONUT OIL, & can be washed off if you wish.
Document: I bought this press for my wife for Christmas because she wanted to start making our own tortillas. The third time we used it, the CAST IRON handle broke in the middle. I have tried contacting customerservice@umusausa.com, but have yet to receive a response. We would definitely have to think long and hard before purchasing another Imusa product.Edit: Imusa responded to this review and very quickly replaced the broken handle. Since then, the press has performed perfectly. I'm raising my review to three stars.
I Purchased This Item July 3, 2010 I always wanted to write a review of Imusa Victoria Cast Iron Tortilla Press. After well over Two Years my Tortilla Press still working Great, I remember looking all over for this size and I knew I was going to find it here.
I like the IMUSA VICTORIA-85008 Cast Iron Tortilla Press Pre-Cured 8-Inch, Black very much. It is very easy to use, way easier than rolling out the tortillas. It is heavy so you will want to plan where you are going to put easy to get to. I wish it was bigger. This requires very little muscle and did not strain my wrist or hands.
I know, this is a tortilla press and I am sure that one day I will get around to making tortilla's. What did I make you ask? Pita's and it was fabulous. I wanted the over sized version for this very reason. The cast iron is durable, and doesn't crush the dough with all of it's cast iron goodness. It is a win.
I bought this because I wanted to have fresh homemade tortillas without preservatives. As "Imusa" arrived I was very excited. But, even-though I was pressing it all the way down, the tortilla came out too thick. I asked my husband to do it and he as well had the same problem. We ended up rolling it thin with the dough roller. Now it is just standing there and taking away space.
WOW! This thing is built for the ages no doubt about it. On the other hand it is impossible to get an even thickness for a flour tortilla. I think it would be fine if you are making corn, but I wanted this for making whole wheat tortillas. They are so thick in the middle and thin around the edges that they are more like a flatbread then a wrap type tortilla. If anyone has a better press for flour I'd love to know about it!
I do like the press but I wish there was a 12 in. because I still have to roll out the dough more to make them bigger. but it does help with the process. It makes it go faster and thats exactly the help I need to feed my family of 8 that eats like there is no tomorrow.
My only wish with this product was that they made a bigger press. 10&#34; would have been great. But alas, this one works very well. And it's cast iron, so you know it's reliable
This is a classic tortilla press, stone cold black cast iron of a quality build. Of the multiple tortilla presses I have seen and handled this one comes out on top. The build, feel, quality and weight of the aluminum presses do not warrant their consideration. This press is exactly as pictured and represented. Kudos to the manufacturer in constructing a great product. I wanted a tortilla press to use and enjoy and of a lasting quality to be able to pass on to my to one of my children.
Also, a large cast iron skillet or griddle (I got a very good 2 burner one from Target manufactured by Lodge Logic for about $40) will be required. Except for obvious defects in worksmanship, I do not know how anyone could have complaints with this product. All the press can do is mash a ball of masa to uniform thinness, and this product does exactly that.
Answer: You "CURE" iron devices to prevent rust for years as long as the coating is not washed off, or recoated with some type of oil if it gets wet.  It does not have to be something you use to cook (like a frying pan) but could be something like a press or iron napkin holder that is cured to prevent rust (and some sticking if used in cooking).