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Best store-bought Picante or Salsa?

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Just picked this up today, very very good.
Cowboy Curtis
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This is delicious and spicy. Found at Whole Foods.

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JYDog90 said:



Bought some of this since Gunslinger isn't available in Georgetown. Not all that impressed really. Had higher hopes but it's just "meh" to me.
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Just ordered some online, looking forward to it
Sazerac
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Wife doesn't understand where my new chips and salsa kick is coming from
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Saxsoon said:

This stuff is the truth

https://lacasitahotsauce.com/



Been finding it at the krogers around DFW. Stuff will kick you in the teeth if you aren't used to the heat. Burned a few friends who loved the taste but had to stop.




Challenge accepted! Going on the shopping list
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Not seeing the Kylito appeal. It's hot, but otherwise bland.

La Casita and Gunslinger are my faves from the recos
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I think it's good in a pinch
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The new lineup of Heb Mi Tienda salsas are pretty good, five varieties in cold dairy section.

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tx4guns said:

Gunslinger Salsa. It's in Spec's. It's my brand, so if you haven't tried it, give it a shot and support an Aggie owned company. Medium hot, fire roasted goodness. It pretty much beats every salsa on the shelf, especially if you like a little smoke. I'm doing a demo tomorrow at the College Station Spec's from 1-4PM if anyone wants to swing by and try it.
Bought this yesterday in Victoria at Spec's and this salsa is definitely in my top 3 of favorite store bought brands.
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Good to know! I'll run by before the game
tx4guns
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Stocking up the Spec's warehouse with Gunslinger this week. If your store is out, they'll have it back in stock within 2 weeks.
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Not a salsa but Kroger makes a helluva queso dip: aged cheddar and jalapeño. It's amazing but don't look at the ingredients.
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tx4guns said:

Stocking up the Spec's warehouse with Gunslinger this week. If your store is out, they'll have it back in stock within 2 weeks.


On my 3rd jar(1st mild jar). Once opened, what's the approximate shelf life?
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If you don't dip a chip or something in it to contaminate it, probably a month or 2 at least. It has a pretty low pH, so it lasts a long time.
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Is the mild version going to be sold at specs?
tx4guns
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Should be there, but it's up to the Spec's buyer. I have zero control over where they place the jars.
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tx4guns said:

If you don't dip a chip or something in it to contaminate it, probably a month or 2 at least. It has a pretty low pH, so it lasts a long time.


Very well. It's 2 months old and no mold so going for it.
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I'm about the same. I always pour it into a bowl, no dipping from the jar.
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Garrelli 5000 said:

I'll give the Gunslinger a shot.

That said my go-to for a few years now is Kylito's.


I like the hotter one but would 100% agree. Good flavor
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555-PINF said:

jah003 said:

This is it. The fire roasted isn't as hot as the green. The habanero is my favorite but it's pretty damn spicy.


This is the correct answer. If I can't find this, HEB's Mi Tienda Salsa Chili De Arbol works.
The habanero one of these is the tits.
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jwag said:


I get a mild and a hot and mix them together for a more medium spice.
Mom, is that you? (That's exactly what my mom did with these growing up)
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Our new favorite:

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This one is pretty good, too:

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Well I got some gunslinger a couple of days ago. Both the mild and the locked and loaded.

Just tried the mild.

I had to pour it back in the jar. The smoked chipotle with the strong lime flavoring were overpowering. Is this what it's supposed to taste like?

I'm just curious if I got a bad batch bc this is the first one suggested on this thread I have not liked and most on here have said it's good.

I have not opened the locked and loaded at this time.
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We use vinegar, not lime. And yes, it's strong Chipotle and pretty low on the pH scale. If you're not a fan of the smokey flavor it's probably not for you. But, I do appreciate you giving it a try.
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tx4guns said:

We use vinegar, not lime. And yes, it's strong Chipotle and pretty low on the pH scale. If you're not a fan of the smokey flavor it's probably not for you. But, I do appreciate you giving it a try.
Are yall only in HEB? Wife decided she wanted tacos while we were at Kroger and figured I'd give it a try and didn't see it. Gonna check my local HEB next time I go.
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We have always used Picante for our salsa but this thread - with me being retired JSC and my wife knowing (I didn't know it at time) tx4guns - I decided to try gunslinger (from local Specs). It's damn good. I still prefer Picante for dipping chips, but for fajitas, gunslinger is absolutely outstanding. Definitely recommend.
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No, only big chains we're in are Spec's and United Market Street.
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tx4guns said:

No, only big chains we're in are Spec's and United Market Street.
Guess I'll check out specs! Love smokiness, chipotle, and acid so needa give it a try.
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halibut sinclair said:

Our new favorite:


I was just coming to this thread to post a Casa Martinez entry that I tried out. I did this one and it was great, especially heated, but will definitely get the Diabla next time to try.

 
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