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    Best Jarred/store bought Salsa you ever had?

    Two categories:
    Nationally available brands
    Local brands.

    Just had some Rio Habanero Salsa that knocked my socks off, unbelievably great.

    Oh, we also have to discuss Pico De Gallo versus Salsa proper, as well as red and green.
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    Pico - Trader Joe's fresh stuff is pretty freaking good.

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    These are quite tasty:





    And my all time favs - good and basic:



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    I buy cases of Green Mountain Gringo (Hot) , from Vermont

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    Isn't Jarred that fat guy from Subway? Does he have his own salsa now? Sweet!

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    or



    Both semi-nationally (atleast west coast) available I think

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    Quote Originally Posted by commonlaw View Post
    I buy cases of Green Mountain Gringo (Hot) , from Vermont
    x2 on that.

    Although no longer made in VT.

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    Quote Originally Posted by trainnvain View Post
    x2 on that.

    Although no longer made in VT.
    Bummer. But I suppose that is why I am seeing it on the shelves a bit more often. Growth and all.

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    KQ nailed it. Those and Pace.

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    Pace?
    Are you joking?
    I am loving this stuff from Winco:

    Mix it 1/2 n' half with the Herdez green enchilada sauce, and you have a great Huevos Rancheros sauce...
    Last edited by rideit; 09-24-2009 at 01:25 PM.
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    KQ's Herdez picks, and I actually like the ChiChi's hot salsa.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rideit View Post
    Pace?
    Get a rope.

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    Hands down the best store bought salsa in the world is Casa Sanchez

    The rest of you fail

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    Quote Originally Posted by rideit View Post
    Pace?
    Are you joking?
    Quote Originally Posted by commonlaw View Post
    Get a rope.

    Hey...I grew up in San Antonio...gotta stay loyal to the hometown, and I can't get the local stuff up here.

    The best salsa in the world is the stuff in the bowl on the table at La Fogata in San Antonio - the Northside location - but they don't jar it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stymie View Post
    this stuff is good.

    usually i mix two store bought varieties (something cheap like pace with a good salsa), then add avocado, tomatoes, and serrano peppers

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    Quote Originally Posted by MCS5280 View Post
    Herdez is the best stuff on a supermarkets shelf imo.
    I used to do the small cans of Herdez, until my friend turned me on to this:

    Never went back. Love the small cans. Perfect for one sitting.

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    X3 on Mrs. Renfro's Green. Haven't had it in awhile. Think I go buy now.

    Herdez is great in a pinch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tex1230 View Post
    KQ nailed it. Those and Pace.


    Normally I'm a snob about food, but the generic safeway salsa verde is pretty good. I don't use much salsa as I hate tortilla chips.

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    If you're on the West Coast you have to try Emerald Valley. Medium is the shit, and it's organic for you long hairs out there:
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    Green Mountain Gringos garlic salsa will change your life

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    +4 for the Mrs. Renfros. I've enjoyed most of their varieties.

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    fronterra is the best.....Rick Bayless' restaurants in Chicago have some awesome salsas they mix up right there!

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    I can't say that I've tried all the one's listed above, but personally, Newman's Own Salsa (as in Paul Newman) is pretty damn good.
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    mmm.. salsa, my fave food group!!

    Also a fan of the Green Mountain Gringo.

    For bang for the buck:

    Jack's Garden Fresh Gourmet - a med/hot salsa w/ decent flavor:


    Costco carries a huge tub of it here- Under $6

    Otherwise, haven't found a local one I love yet here in Utah (salsa bars at any mex rest. rock here though!) - actually, take that back, the ones made by Sunflower market are pretty good.

    In maine, I love getting at Shaws/Hannaford from the deli cooler, the

    HOT Tio Juan Margaritas salsa - as in, from the New England "chain":

    it's more of a blended salsa, but still chunky,just love the taste and it's got heat.

    For a fresh chopped Pico style, I also like

    Sister's Salsa
    out of Blue Hill Maine:



    Apparently you can order it online (avail in 100 NE locations) even though it's a refrigerated salsa.

    from the Mexican aisle, besides Mrs Renfro's - the generics in Albertson's/Shaws are either Essenia or Wild Harvest Organic,
    the chipotle ones are pretty good/cheap.

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