Who here like Salsa? (the FOOD, not the music)

[WolfeMacleod]

My girlfriend makes an awesome salsa. Way better than anything I've ever bought from the store. She says "ehh, it's OK"
I've been telling her she should jar it and sell it. Said if she could make a large batch of it, we should send out some small samples and get some feedback.

Anyone here like Salsa and would liek to try some if I can get her to make a bunch?
Thinkign about getting her to make some to take to Autocross next weekend to give out...

[84CAB]

I have been looking for a good salsa recipe.
I'll save her some work and she can just send me the recipe and I can make my own.

[Tobra]

Salsa is why I grow tomatoes and peppers.

[vash]

great salsa is not easy to make.

is she roasting her veggies? i need a good recipe.

[jyl]

I would be pleased with either the recipe (unless she'd then have to kill me) or a sample.

[jjone20]

I like salsa, but I'm afraid y'all might find my taste pretty pedestrian. Good salsa to me is fairly fine texture, somewhat soupy (I always drip on the table) and spicy. Some commercial salsas are good, although my wife makes a very nice fresh version. I don't like the ketchup-based versions in the grocery store jars - although Tostitos Restaurant Style is OK.

[porsche4life]

you guys made me hungry.... my cheap favorite is that Hatch Select Picante in a can.... Yum.... Can be had for less than a buck a can most of the time around here....

[rcecale]

Wolfe, I LOVE a great salsa and would love a sample! Lemme know and I'll PM you my address!

Randy

[WolfeMacleod]

Guys, I'll get back to you soon on this. We went out today and bought some ingredients...

[trekkor]

Love it!!

All kinds.
With black beans, corn, fruit, avocado, peppers, roasted or not. Never gets old.


It's good over cottage cheese.


KT

[Joeaksa]

Just had a friend of mine send me salsa from halfway across the country. Love it, eat it all the time, its the spice of life.

If she has a good recipe then go for it!

[serge944]

I love the chips & salsa at chevy's. My favorite.

[javadog]

Originally Posted by WolfeMacleod

Guys, I'll get back to you soon on this. We went out today and bought some ingredients...

SO, what kind of salsa does she make? You don't have to list an exact recipe, just let us know what's in it, so we know what kind you're talking about. I make a bunch of traditional Mexican salsas and sauces in the warmer months.

JR

[Z-man]

Canned or jarred salsa cannot compare to fresh salsa. Why? Canned/jarred salsa needs to be cooked in order to have a longer shelf life. Cooking salsa kills its fresh flavor.

My wife and I have made fresh salsa from time to time -- and even cutting up tomatoes, onions, and peppers and adding some 'spice in a bag' is worlds better than the canned stuff.

Hmm - now I'm hungry!
-Z-man.

[WolfeMacleod]

Originally Posted by javadog

SO, what kind of salsa does she make? You don't have to list an exact recipe, just let us know what's in it, so we know what kind you're talking about. I make a bunch of traditional Mexican salsas and sauces in the warmer months.

JR

According to her, it's NewMexican salsa. Her mother is full Mex, and she's 1/2 and raised in New Mexico.
I don't know what all is it it aside from tomato, but I can hardly put it down. It's got some kick, but it's not overpowering. Excellent taste, not too watery, but not too thick.
I do know there's habanjero...

[vash]

mine is hit or miss. i once made a great batch with chopped italian canned tomatoes, and fresh stuff from my garden.

wolf, is any part of her's cooked? my friend's mom makes an addicting one. half pico de gallo, half salsa.

[Jim Richards]

Originally Posted by Z-man

Canned or jarred salsa cannot compare to fresh salsa. Why? Canned/jarred salsa needs to be cooked in order to have a longer shelf life. Cooking salsa kills its fresh flavor.

My wife and I have made fresh salsa from time to time -- and even cutting up tomatoes, onions, and peppers and adding some 'spice in a bag' is worlds better than the canned stuff.

Hmm - now I'm hungry!
-Z-man.

My wife made both salsa and guacamole yesterday. Both were great and bought enough heat. Fresh is the hot ticket! Mmmmm.

[Moses]

El Paso Chile Company. Snakebite salsa. Not really crazy hot, but the best salsa I've ever tasted in a jar. Hard to find.

[LWJ]

Hey,
I am in on this. I love salsa. Not an expert but a simple enthusiast. On a side note, my mother's cousin lived in S. Oregon and apparently made considerable $$$ selling salsa until his hippy / marxist values caused him to sell out or quit.

Thanks,
Larry

[EdT82SC]

I'll take a sample since you offered.