Tortillas are an important part of Mexican cuisine. When served properly, they are versatile and quite delicious. If you\u2019ve ever tried adding ingredients to a dry or cool tortilla, you know they tend to break apart and can affect the taste of the dish. Fortunately it\u2019s easy to keep your tortillas moist, soft and warm with the help of a tortilla warmer.
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There are quite a variety of warmers available so here are a few things to consider before buying a tortilla warmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Price<\/strong> \u2013 Tortilla warmers are not expensive. The price of tortilla warmers can range from $5 to $25 depending on the construction material, size \/ capacity, heat source, and the amount of heat the warmer will handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Construction<\/strong> \u2013 Warmers are made from a variety of materials such as high-temperature polyester, acrylic, and stoneware. The most common tortilla warmers are either in the form of bags or bowls with lids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Size and Capacity<\/strong> \u2013 The standard tortilla sizes are 8-inch and 12-inch so you\u2019ll want a warmer of comparable size. While tortillas can be purchased in large quantities the warmers compared here hold 12 tortillas, no matter the size of the tortilla. Although you may be tempted to get a warmer that holds more tortillas if you a large family, it\u2019s better to use multiple warmers rather than a larger capacity warmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat Source<\/strong> \u2013 Most people warm their tortillas in the microwave; however some prefer to use the oven. Depending on your needs, you may find a warmer that can be used in both appliances is beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Product Care<\/strong> \u2013 Since the warmers rarely have stuck-on or burned foods, the quickest way to clean them is by hand washing. However, if you like the convenience of using a dishwasher, there are dishwasher safe tortilla warmers to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below is a comparison chart of features and consumer performance ratings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Soft, warm, moist, tortillas play a big part in the success of many Mexican dishes. If you\u2019re tired of your tortillas cracking and all the ingredients running onto your plate \u2013 or worse, your lap, a tortilla warmer may be just what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since there are a variety of warmers available, knowing what to look for when buying a tortilla warmer will help save you time, money, and even your taste buds. This tortilla warmer comparison chart will help you get started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A tortilla warmer will keep your tortillas moist, soft and warm to enjoy Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine at their best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-184","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-miscellanea"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\tBrand<\/strong><\/td> Cameron\u2019s Product Tortilla Warmer<\/strong><\/td> Imusa Tortilla Warmer<\/strong><\/td> RSVP Stoneware Tortilla Warmer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Construction<\/strong><\/td> High Temp Polyester<\/td> Acrylic<\/td> Stoneware<\/td><\/tr> Capacity<\/strong><\/td> Holds 12 12\u201d tortillas<\/td> Holds 12 8\u201d tortillas<\/td> Holds 12 8\u201d tortillas<\/td><\/tr> Microwave\/Oven Safe<\/strong><\/td> Microwave only<\/td> Microwave only<\/td> Microwave & Oven safe (up to 325 F)<\/td><\/tr> How to Clean<\/strong><\/td> Hand Wash<\/td> Hand Wash<\/td> Dishwasher safe<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n