Rick Bayless’ Frontera Salsas.
I’ll have to look for it. La Sabrozita Verde is my all time favorite but I can’t find it anymore. Even used to be available at WalMart. It seems that the company still exists so I’ll keep looking.
We usually get our salsa at a local Mexican restaurant, or at a Mexican supermarket called Northgate (part of a chain).
When we get regular, pre-packaged salsa, i usually buy Homeboy if i can find it. I quite like the salsa, and i like the company ethos. It was founded by a priest, and is dedicated to employing and working with and rehabilitating young offenders in the Los Angeles area.
Me either. I even like the stuff made in New York City.
+2 (My wife and I).
Mrs. Renfro’s Raspberry Chipotle. Slightly smoky and sweet with hardly any kick at all.
In a pinch I will stir a spoonful of raspberry preserves into a bowl of Pace mild.
new york city!
Based on responses I picked up a couple of jars of Mrs Renfro’s. One Black Bean and one Habanero. The Black Bean is very good but not what I would normally think of when I think salsa. That doesn’t mean I won’t buy it again as I do like it… just isn’t what I think of… kind of like White Chicken Chili.
The Habanero was good and quite spicy hot. Definitely one of the best jarred salsas I’ve tried.
I still like the fresher taste of the refrigerated type where you can see the individual vegetables etc.
Get a rope.
Julio’s chips and salsas are popular here in Texas.
Get a rope!
My go to for jarred salsas is Rick Bayless’ Frontera Salsas. They are kind of pricy, so I usually buy them when on sale. My favorite is the Tomatillo Salsa, mainly because there is not much else with that flavor profile n the local shelves. I’m partial to the Habanero Salsa and the Roasted Tomato Salsa, too. A lot of the others, I’ve never seen in stores.
I aslo occasionally use them to cook. I put a jar of the Tomatillo in the slow-cooker with some pork shoulder and it makes a great taco filling.
Herdez Salsa Casera, medium. Made in Mexico.
On The Border brand is quite good.
Newman’s Own- Hot.
Another salute to Mrs. Renfro’s. I like the habañero and the ghost pepper versions.
Goya Pico de Gallo - lots of flavor, very fresh tasting, low heat. And surprisingly difficult to find, given the large number of Goya products available generally.
I wish Chipotle bottled their red tomatillo salsa. Does anyone who is familiar with it know of a comparable one I might find at the store?
I have a way to make any of them better. Once I get maybe a quarter of the way through jar I’ll dice an avocado and stir it in. A local place serves a sauce with empanadas that is the bomb. Thick but not chunky and with a fruity taste,. Fairly spicy, too. You can buy it but they aren’t giving up the recipe. Is there a traditional empanada sauce?
Another Herdez fan. Definitely mix the green with avocado and lime.
I just bought a jar of Hatch Chili Verde salsa, based on the sample I tried at the market.
Another favorite is Desert Pepper Trading Company.