Victoria TOR-003 Cast Iron Tortilla Press 8 in
- 8 inch press, cast iron
- 8 pounds, heavy-duty traditional style
- Seasoned with flaxseed oil, made in Colombia
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Instruction manual included, no other accessories listed
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A heavy cast iron press for corn tortillas, rotis and flattened plantains that arrives seasoned and carries a lifetime warranty. Only the manual is listed in the box, so any liner sheets are on you.
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ASIN: B00HWEIKZOModel: TOR-003Category: Quesadilla & Tortilla Makers
Overview
Not an electric tortilla maker and not a cooking surface, this is a hand-operated cast iron press that flattens a ball of dough between two plates when the handle is pulled down. Victoria casts it in Colombia and ships it seasoned with flaxseed oil, so it goes to work without a first oiling.
Weight is the reason to buy a cast iron press: the mass does the flattening and the plates do not flex, so tortillas come out even edge to edge. Cast iron needs dry storage and an occasional wipe of oil, and the press weighs enough that it stays on the counter rather than in a drawer.
Who it's for
Regular tortilla nights and plantain frying are where a press of this weight repays the space it takes, and the seasoning means it is ready on day one. A cook who wants a light press to store in a drawer, or who expects the press to heat the tortilla, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Cast iron, heavy-duty build
- Pre-seasoned with flaxseed oil
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Made in Colombia
- Heavy to lift and store
- Only the manual is included
- Press plate diameter limits tortilla size
- Cast iron needs rust care
Performance notes
Pressure spreads from the handle through the top plate, so the evenness of the tortilla depends on centering the dough ball and pressing in one steady motion. Cast iron does not flex under load, which is why thickness comes out uniform across the plate. The flaxseed seasoning gives a surface that releases dough, and a wipe of oil after washing holds that seasoning over time.
Specifications
| Brand | Victoria |
|---|---|
| Model | TOR-003 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 8 pounds |
| Item dimensions d x W x h | 9.4 × 8 × 1 inches |
| Press size | 8 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Color | Black |
| Material Type Free | Gluten free |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Instruction Manual |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Tortilla Press |
| Product style | Traditional |
| Seasoning | Seasoned with flaxseed oil |
| Country of origin | Colombia |
| Other Special Features Of The Product | Heavy Duty |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the Victoria TOR-003 tortilla press?
The press and an instruction manual. No liner sheets, parchment or extra plates are listed.
Does the Victoria TOR-003 need seasoning before first use?
The listing says it ships seasoned with flaxseed oil.
Does the Victoria TOR-003 cook the tortilla?
No. It is a manual press that flattens dough only; the tortilla is cooked separately in a pan.
Can the Victoria TOR-003 be used as a roti maker or for patacones?
The listing names it as a tortilla press, roti maker, tortilladora and pataconera, so flattening roti dough and plantain slices is an intended use.