Hey guys long time lurker here . My coworker went to Mexico and came back and gave me this . From what I’ve seen from post on here is some molcajetes can be fake and I was wondering how I could check mine . Any help would be awesome along with tips on how to season .
by Baserker0
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What would you count as a fake molcajete?
Try cutting it with an old knife. A knife will leave marks on a fake one since fake ones are made of concrete.
Looks pretty real from the pictures. My Mexican girlfriend bought me a fake one so I have some experience here. I still give her crap for buying me a fake molcajete
you can[ check this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/SalsaSnobs/comments/zfhy51/is_my_molcajete_real_or_made_of_concrete_i_am/?rdt=40975) for more info, but an authentic one is supposed to smell like sulfur. that’s one test you can do.
The uneven pores suggests it’s volcanic. The concrete ones are smooth and homogenous. I’d know bc I bought one 😔
Update : so a knife does not in fact leave a mark . But it doesn’t smell of sulfur to be honest it smells perfumed.
Update #2 tried the hot vinegar trick and it didn’t fizzle up the slightest . After tremendous research , trials and test . The Molcajete has stood tall . Safe to say I can now sleep at night knowing I have a tried and true Molcajete .
Rub the molcajete with the tejolote after dampening with water my real ones give off a subtle sulfur smell. Looking at the pictures I’m guessing it’s legit
Looks legit, just make sure you season it very well before you use it
Very simple: pour in water. Concrete absorbs; volcanic rock does not.