Reddit mentions: The best salsas

The tiger sauce didn't really pair super well (which I expected) but the Yucateco was awesome, super unique flavor especially compared to common sauces like Cholula. The quesadilla itself was amazing, not super spicy but had a little kick to it that made it great. The quesadillas were made in a pan and grilled until slightly crispy on the outside.

Also if you haven't tried [Arriba Fire Roasted Salsa] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017I1QAW/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687562&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0017I1QB6&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1KWV5DKVTR6GHXM2W5CM), get the Hot one and try it. Definitely spicy, but great flavor and an awesome salsa with chips.

Hang in there, cowboy! At least you're not in Oklahoma! I'm abroad right now too, but on the other coast in yankeeland. There are great Texans everywhere--you'll find some soon!

Amazon and the rest of the internet are great sources for Texan things from salsa to coffee, it can be imported! This is how I've survived 4 years in yankeeland.

I don't get all of this every time I shop, but these are the things I eat.

Meats:

• lean beef
  
• turkey breast
  
• chicken breast
  
• pork loin
  
• white fish (tilapia, cod, trout)
  
  Veggies:
  
• broccoli
  
• cauliflower
  
• green beans
  
• brussel sprouts
  
• squashes / zucchini (butternut, yellow/green, spaghetti)
  
• bell peppers
  
• spring mix salad
  
• baby spinach
  
• kale
  
• carrots
  
• mushrooms
  
• onions
  
• sweet potato
  
• Salsa equation (jalapenos, roma tomato, clinatro, garlic, onion, cumin, salt)
  
  
  Grains:
  
• basmati rice
  
• brown rice
  
• quinoa
  
• bulgar
  
• chia seeds
  
  Fruits:
  
• bananas
  
• apples
  
• pears
  
• plums
  
• pineapple
  
• watermelon
  
• cantaloupe
  
• honeydew
  
• strawberries
  
• raspberries
  
• black berries
  
• blue berries
  
  Snacks:
  
• almonds
  
• pistachios
  
• beef jerky
  
• RX bars (i love the peanut butter ones!)
  
• peanut butter
  
• low salt triscuits
  
• baked lays chips
  
• spicy/lime peanuts
  
  Dairy:
  
• skim milk
  
• lactose free milk
  
• almond milk
  
• soy milk
  
• salted butter
  
• cheeses (cheddar , swiss, mozarella)
  
  Sauces:
  
• KC Masterpiece BBQ
  
• Lizano Salsa (seriously. get some of this)

Lots of good advice in here, some not so good too. I'd say the fat + beans comments are right on. Bacon fat or even crisco would go pretty far. If you're sticking with black beans and want more Hispanic flavor profiles, Mexican oregano and cumin are really good places to start. When I make my black beans, I add 2+ Tbsp of Salsa Lizano, some salt, two bay leaves, and cumin to taste. Then when it's done cooking and the beans are how I want them, I mash something like 10-15% of them against the side of the pot and mix them in. For spice I would might saute some rough chopped serrano peppers with the onions.

If you want a different culture meal and like Cajun food, you can make red beans and rice. It's my favorite meal from my childhood and balls easy to make. You saute some andouille first, remove it from the pot, then saute the Cajun trinity (green bell, onion, celery) with a fat of your choice. Then add back in the andouille, your soaked red beans (NOT kidney beans), broth, bay leaves, and fuck that bitch up with cayenne, white pepper, black pepper, and salt to taste. More cayenne the spicier you want it. Sometimes if I'm feeling really fancy I'll throw in a pair of ham hocks. Let it cook like you would any bean dish, and do the mashing thing with them to make a nice thick dish. Remove ham hocks, cut the meat off, and return the meat to the pot. Serve it over white rice cooked with a bay leaf in it. Mmmm, perfection.

You could try salsa verde then. I'd try a jarred version to get a bearing on general flavor before making your own.
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/tomatillo-salsa-verde/

It most likely isn't the same as what you had, but I would really recommend trying Mrs. Renfro's Jalapeno Salsa as well. I am willing to bet it would be absolutely delicious with this. I've found it in plenty of grocery stores.

http://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Renfros-Gourmet-Salsas-Jalapeno/dp/B000VDYWRS

I can say that I am going to start experimenting with variations of a California Burrito... I can think of a few fantastic options.

Haha. It's really delicious and comes out to about $10 for a week's worth of lunches and dinners.

• 3lb (or 5lb, if you're feeling fancy) bag of frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts - ~$6.50
  
• 1 (I put 2) jar of mango & habanero salsa.
  
  I typically just throw the chicken breasts into the crockput still frozen when I go to bed. Cook on low for 8 hours. When I want to add some bulk to the recipe, I sometimes add a cup of dry brown rice to the mix when it has about an hour left, and it comes out perfectly! Shred it up with two forks and you have some delicious taco filler. I usually just eat it by itself.
  
  

Most of their stuff is good, but for the love of all that is good in this world, stay away from the queso

I purchased this salsa on Amazon recently. Awesome heat and flavor. Starts off sweet, tricks you into eating more, then the burn creeps in and continues to build.


There is also Mikey V's 7 Pot Primo salsa that has a quicker punch-in-the-face heat but great flavor to follow.

Mrs. Renfro's brand salsa is pretty awesome. The Ghost Pepper variety does not mess around.

my last spatchcock turned into enchiladas verde!!!

http://i.imgur.com/7fOhSdt.jpg

shred chicken. pour 1/4 cup or so salsa verde on a plate. coat flour tortillas on both sides with the salsa on the plate. fill with the chicken, shredded monterey jack, and whatever else you would like: onions, jalapenos, serranos, etc. roll them up and place them in a disposable aluminum pan. pour remaining salsa over them and sprinkle enough monterey jack on top to cover. then egg at 350ish til the cheese is browned or gooey enough to your liking. serve with sour cream. you can also sub queso fresco for monterrey jack if you prefer. you can also make homemade salsa if you prefer but i aint got time for that lol

sorry i forgot the after pic. they didnt last long

Buy a crockpot. Best investment I ever made.

There are a ton of crock pot recipes online , pinterest has tons.

my favorite is really simple

Chicken Tacos.
Put 1 16oz can of salsa into the crock pot
(this one tastes the best out of everything ive tried)

http://www.amazon.com/Newmans-Own-Black-Salsa-16-Ounce/dp/B004V65NPQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376337447&sr=8-2&keywords=newmans+salsa

Put a pack of chicken taco seasoning in (Any brand is fine, meijer has a lot of different ones) Regular taco seasoning is fine too if you cant find chicken.

Stir that up well, then place 4 medium sized chicken breasts on top of it. They can be frozen, it doesn't even matter. Turn crock pot on low and let it go for about 5 hours, or high on 3-4 but stir it every now and then so it doesnt get burnt on the sides.

Once it cooks long enough, you can just stir the chicken with a fork or potato masher and it will fall apart into shredded pieces of chicken.

You can then make tacos for days with it. Be reasonable with your toppings and calories, but taco sauce is light on calories.

A favourite in my family is a taco casserole: Mexican seasoned chicken thighs/ground beef layered in a dish with grilled peppers and onions, salsa verde and then baked with some cheese on top. When it's out the oven you can add whatever toppings you want - lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce, etc.

Another good one is a chicken alfredo casserole - broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and chicken thighs all in a dish with some alfredo sauce (I usually make my own with cheese, HWC, etc.) and then baked, topped with a bit of parmesan until it gets bubbly.

Green bean and mushroom casserole - kind of a take on the traditional green bean casserole just without the tin of mushroom soup and the fried onions. I throw together big portobello mushrooms, green beans, and then usually make my own mushroom sauce using HWC, butter and smaller mushrooms like button or straw. Mix everything together and top with some parmesan when it comes out.

Found out you can order my favorite salsa on amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/Sadies-New-Mexico-Hot-Salsa/dp/B00ICSHUPA/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2G5KSM9KUVF7L&keywords=sadies%2Bsalsa%2Bhot&qid=1557240433&s=gateway&sprefix=sadies%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-3&th=1

mmmmmm mouth burny goodness

https://www.amazon.com/Taco-Bell-Verde-Salsa-Sauce/dp/B00XMYY50M/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1496093851&sr=8-2&keywords=salsa+verde+taco+bell

You can buy it online and in several stores. They also sell Salsa Verde Doritos that are pretty good. I'd obviously be better if they had it in-store but this is a nice solution otherwise.

"hot"

more like tomato juice lol

local brands give a proper label and meant it. lately im a big fan of mrs renfro mango habanero salsa

Get a can of tuna and mix it with some sambal matah salsa from Trader Joe's, it's awesome.

Any kind of fish. Salmon filets, cans of mackerel in oil. Roasted turkey. Kale and cauliflower mashed up, butternut squash soup, turkey meatballs stuffed with mozzarella with pesto on top and green beans with fried crunchy garlic on top.

If nothing else, check out the Amazon reviews for their Salsa. If I can find the link, I'll post it, but they're amazing.

Edit: Found it - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004V6A9SC/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

The best thing about Newman's Own is the amazon reviews for their salsa con queso

I've been using Herdez Avocado Salsa for my green enchiladas - tastes great.

https://www.amazon.com/Herdez-Guacamole-Salsa-Med-15-7/dp/B01KXWJQIG

Herdez Guac sauce is great on everything.

https://www.amazon.com/Herdez-Guacamole-Salsa-Medium-Ounce/dp/B01KXWJQIG

I think the [Cowboys] (https://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Cowboy-Caviar/dp/B00BV89LZA/ref=sr_1_33_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1536510021&sr=1-33&keywords=cowboy) will take home the win today!

Newman's Own queso cheese tastes and smells like vomit. Not even joking. Go to Amazon and read the reviews on it. They are hilarious.

but have you ever tasted the delectable kirkland organic salsa

Hunter Renfrow always makes me laugh because it makes me think of Mrs. Renfro's Salsa

Just a friendly reminder that you can still find Verde in bottles.

DAT SNACK (best salsa I've ever had, seriously.)

dat dewy duchovny

Thanks for the contest! :D

Herdez makes an avocado salsa that looks a lot like this. I'd venture that it is something similar.

https://www.amazon.com/Herdez-Guacamole-Salsa-Medium-Ounce/dp/B01KXWJQIG

Heh, I’ve said before that I only enjoy junk food that physically hurts me.

Another one I’m a fan of is ghost pepper salsa. Though again, I find that the fairly extreme heat ends up limiting how much I can eat at once.

You can get it on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Salsa-Lizano-700-ml-3-pack/dp/B006ZOWALM

Is his name Herdez?

Amazon - Herdez guacamole-mayo goo in a jar

The salsa I buy comes with the black beans and corn added already.

http://www.amazon.com/Newmans-Own-Black-Salsa-16-Ounce/dp/B004V65NPQ

Verde sauce as in the taco bell one?

https://www.amazon.com/Taco-Bell-Verde-Salsa-Pack/dp/B00MNRYONM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1478701452&sr=8-1&keywords=verde+sauce

http://www.food.com/recipe/taco-bell-style-green-sauce-347669

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Taco-Bell-Verde-Salsa-7-5-oz/29029223

https://www.amazon.com/Taco-Bell-Verde-Salsa-Pack/dp/B00MNRYONM/ref=pd_sim_325_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FPSSW9FYEEKRGCZTXC15

http://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-Signature-Organic-Salsa-Medium/dp/B0059U6GUY/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1463745250&sr=1-4&keywords=salsa

Maybe about half of one of these?

I make black bean and potato tacos. Add some cheese and Lizano salsa.

Many of my other recipes include meat but that simple one is vegetarian.

Salsa Lizano 700 ml 3-pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZOWALM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_eOBZCbJVV5WFP