This hand mill WILL grind nixtamal finely enough for tortillas that puff on the griddle like they're supposed to. You'll get much better results than from a food processor. But here are a few cautionary tips:
1). When assembling the mill, screw the grinding plates as tightly together as possible. Otherwise the dough will not be fine or smooth enough. If too much play still remains between the plates, use a half-inch-diameter steel O-ring (not included) as a brace to keep the plates pressed tightly together.
2). Although the mill comes with a fairly large attachable hopper, I actually believe it best not to use it for tortilla dough. Feed only a few tablespoons of rinsed nixtamalized corn into the mill at a time, dribbling in just a bit of water as you grind. You want to keep an eye on the process, and the mill's main assembly includes a feeding area that's the right size for this. Watch and monitor the corn as it moves down and along the large screw-shaped auger that guides the corn to the grinding plates.
3). For masa that's fine enough, you'll probably need to grind it twice and possibly three times-- again, keeping the plates tightly together, and again, feeding in just a couple spoonfuls at a time. On the second grind you'll probably have to use a wooden spoon handle to occasionally coax the dough to the auger. A few drops of water will help, but not too much! Masa that's wet and sticky won't work.
The process obviously requires some labor, and the final consistency will almost certainly be somewhat coarser than the silky-smooth texture you can achieve with the best masa harina. When pressed, the tortillas will have a more rustic, pebbly texture, but they will puff up on the griddle, and they will be tender. And if you're wondering if freshly ground masa is dramatically superior to dough made from reconstituted masa harina, the answer is YES.
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Victoria is a three-generation family business located in Medellín, Colombia, that has manufactured quality cast iron cookware since 1939. We offer a line of products that has received international recognition for its innovative designs, resourcefulness, and functionality.
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Our History
Victoria was founded in 1939. We are a three-generation family business located in Medellín, Colombia. The founder Raúl Mejía was 16 years old when he decided to start a small business in the foundry industry. He crafted his first products: metallic toy soldiers and decorative crosses. After perfecting the art of casting, Raúl’s passion for cooking and fresh foods lead him to create Victoria Cast Iron Cookware.
Features
- Cast iron body and clamp.
- Anti-erosion white iron disks for maximum durability and performance on all types of grain.
- Clamp comes with a protective non-slip rubber, protects your surfaces and prevents the grain grinder from slipping in heavy work
- Sanitary tin double-coat, compliant with international regulations for food preparation. Highly resistant to wear.
- Used for home brewing,corn barley,grains,coffee,cheese,vegetables,nuts,coconut,spices,cooked meats,etc.
- Clamp is easily adjustable to most tables and boards.
- Adjust for fine or coarse grain according to the milling you want to obtain.
- Grinding disk cover for safety and grind output control.
Very Important Before First Use
Grind 1 to 2 Cups of cheap dried beans to prepare the grinding plates. Discard the first preparation millings before starting your actual milling.
This Grain grinder is made of cast iron and is tin-plated, to take care of the mill, you need to follow these steps:
- Clean every separate piece of the grinder.
- Dry them very well till you eliminate the moisture
- Apply a thin oil layer to every piece, specially to the pieces that come into contact with food
Easy Installation, Use and Maintenance
Clamping Screws
Turn and clamp system for easy installation
Horizontal Table Mount Support.
Horizontal support with protective non-slip rubber insert for exceptional stability .
Grinding Disk Cover.
Cover for safety and grind output control.
High Performance Discs.
Anti-erosion white iron disks for maximum durability and performance on all types of grain.
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A bit of a workout but it gets the job done
I bought this to crack corn for my yard birds, especially my cardinals, they love cracked corn. Corn kernels are very hard and they were taking a toll on my Nutri Bullet. It arrived on time. It is cast iron so it's pretty heavy. The separate pieces don't fit well in the box as you can see from the photo, however, it did arrive in an additional bigger box. The pieces have a shiny coating, which I fully expect to chip off with use. This one already had a couple chipped areas upon arrival. I really don't mind because I prefer the cast iron rustic look anyway but I will run a bag or two of dry beans through initially to encourage that coating to wear down. I don't want to feed the coating to my birds. The instructions are clear and assembly was easy, took about 15 minutes. You will need a place to mount it to the edge of a table, counter, or work bench so keep that in mind, it is not free standing. Once assembled, I gave it a whirl. I had to use some elbow grease to get the handle all the way around. Mostly I ended up rocking it back and forth to grind, which wasn't a surprise to me because I have ground corn before. It is a bit of a work out but I'm a country girl and I don't mind the effort. The task should become easier with use and oiling. If you aren't into elbow grease, spend the extra money and purchase an electric one. This is not going to give you a fine mill, like flour, it's not designed for that. But it will crack course grains. Being cast iron, it will be susceptible to rust so I know it will require cleaning and oiling. The directions are very clear about that. I gave it an overall 4 because of the 1) chipped areas, 2) the coating (I would have preferred just plain ole cast iron but couldn't find one like that) and 3) the packaging it didn't fit in. It does deserve a 5 in one area though...it cracks corn to the perfect consistency I need for my cardinals. Overall, I am very happy with it so far. I will update if that changes.
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022Size: HighStyle Name: Grain GrinderVerified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2022Size: HighStyle Name: Grain GrinderVerified Purchase
This mill is awesome. I can't believe it for the price. If this thing were made in the USA, it would be 3X the price at least. I've ground black beans and wheat berries through it so far. The picture is wheat berries (left) and the flour made from it using this grain mill (right). Will it make super fine flour like you buy at the store? No...But I think it can make it fine enough to make a coarser bread with, which is my goal here. The trick is to run whatever you're grinding through it successively to get it finer and finer each time. Time consuming? Yeah, a little. But it's fun work, and the kids love it. Also, super easy to assemble/disassemble to clean. After several time of use, no wear and tear is visible anywhere on the mill. I think this thing will last a long time as it's built very solidly (all the tough parts are cast iron, the handle is real wood, the hopper seems like it's aluminum, the bottom guard on the vice is rubber to keep from scratching any surfaces, and the only plastic piece is the little red cover). Very impressed and will probably buy another as back-up, for non-kitchen uses (like crushing up feed for young chickens).
Crazy solid grain mill for the price....tempted to buy another one just to have...
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2022
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Abigail M.Reviewed in Mexico on April 11, 2024
Eficiente
Size: HighStyle Name: Grain GrinderVerified Purchase - Christian TReviewed in Canada on March 20, 2024
Great product, 100% satisfied
Size: HighStyle Name: Grain GrinderVerified Purchase
Needed a grinder for hard dry corn and this did it effortlessly in 2 minutes, on my picture this is as coarse as it goes. Could be too small if youre going for 10+kgs but it will do it.Christian TGreat product, 100% satisfied
Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2024
Sturdy, heavy, all cast iron, SS hopper with roughly 1.5kg capacity. The only plastic part is the cover.
Shipped oiled as it should, easy to assemble, disassemble, clean. No metal fragments in finish product.
This is the quality tool your great grand parents used that you can still find in working condition in antique shops.
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Manfred GuentnerReviewed in Germany on June 10, 2024
Gut
Size: LowStyle Name: Grain GrinderVerified Purchase - Daniel McGReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2024
Buyer Beware: Terrible Product Quality - Stay Away! (Rated 1 Star, but Deserves 0)
Size: HighStyle Name: Grain GrinderVerified Purchase
I don't usually write review but I am compelled to share my awful experience with this seller after purchasing the Victoria Grain Grinder. The product arrived in a deplorable state - covered in a layer of filth and oil. The teeth of the grinder were visibly damaged, clearly indicating prior use. What's worse is that the packaging arrived half-opened, strongly suggesting a repackaged return.Daniel McGBuyer Beware: Terrible Product Quality - Stay Away! (Rated 1 Star, but Deserves 0)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2024
I've attached images that illustrate the appalling condition I received the product in. This is an absolute disgrace to any standard of quality control. It's not just about a damaged item; it's about the blatant disregard for the customer.
I rated this purchase 1 star, but if I could, I would rate it 0.
Consider this a warning to potential buyers - steer clear of this seller. The product quality is substandard. Save yourself the headache and look elsewhere for your purchase.
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LewiReviewed in Germany on July 22, 2023
Macht gut die Arbeit
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