Shit HEB Makes (when its open).

[McFly 606]

4 hours ago, NoName said:

what's a good go-to ready to eat salsa these days.

Julio's serrano salsa

[SydneyCarton 49520]

If you live in Houston, this isn't hard to come by. If not:
https://chilesquiles.myshopify.com/

[irishtexan 11712]

18 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

If you live in Houston, this isn't hard to come by. If not:
https://chilesquiles.myshopify.com/

So they've got like 100 messican abuelas grinding down fresh ingredients in molcajetes in some sweat shop in Houston? 

[SydneyCarton 49520]

7 minutes ago, irishtexan said:

So they've got like 100 messican abuelas grinding down fresh ingredients in molcajetes in some sweat shop in Houston? 

I first found it at a farmer's market by my house. Shit's some of the best salsa I've ever tasted. Turns out it's a dad who wanted to teach his girl how to start a small business. It sorta blew up, and now you can get it in select stores in Houston.  He absolutely has videos of him making massive batches of this stuff in his home kitchen. 

Edited April 23 by SydneyCarton

[ztejas 44267]

$14 a jar seems a little steep.

[HenryJames 67443]

[jimmyjazz 47263]

Well, 4 Roma tomatoes, a half an onion and a jalapeno roasted in the oven and blended with a little salt will kick that shit's ass for about $2, so . . . why?

[Brisketexan 106981]

I dig Julio's salsa and Mark's Restaurant Style (the blue label).  Hell on the Red is a guilty pleasure, it's a lot like Chili's salsa, IIRC.  On the Border salsa is their restaurant salsa, if you like that.

Dammit.  Now I just want chips and salsa for dinner.

[ztejas 44267]

1 hour ago, HenryJames said:

Is it trendy for rich people to overpay for salsa?

The Julio's Serrano salsa rec'd upthread is like $5 for the same quantity.

[Hook1997 5516]

These aren’t bad for a cheap salsa, the habanero is pretty good also.  

[deft 7063]

We keep the smoky citrus and roasted taqueria flavors on hand in this house. Good stuff for jarred salsa.

I picked up the patio chips and enjoyed them immensely with the chile arbol mi tienda salsa recommended upstream.

[Etexhorn13 3102]

2 hours ago, SydneyCarton said:

I first found it at a farmer's market by my house. Shit's some of the best salsa I've ever tasted. Turns out it's a dad who wanted to teach his girl how to start a small business. It sorta blew up, and now you can get it in select stores in Houston.  He absolutely has videos of him making massive batches of this stuff in his home kitchen. 

Pretty sure I bought this at that Heights farmers market a while back and can confirm this shit is delicious. 

[HenryJames 67443]

1 hour ago, ztejas said:

Is it trendy for rich people to overpay for salsa?

[Js1 87224]

Rich people overpay for everything 

[jimmyjazz 47263]

16 minutes ago, Js1 said:

Rich people overpay for everything 

"It's one banana, Michael.  What could it cost, ten dollars?"

[SydneyCarton 49520]

2 hours ago, ztejas said:

Is it trendy for rich people to overpay for salsa?

The Julio's Serrano salsa rec'd upthread is like $5 for the same quantity.

Well, most standard jars are the same quantity. That’s sorta how it works. If you were attempting to say quality, well, you haven’t tried both items, so you’re not qualified to make any claim. 

1 hour ago, Etexhorn13 said:

Pretty sure I bought this at that Heights farmers market a while back and can confirm this shit is delicious. 

Yeah, that’s where I got it. Of course it was 8 bucks for the super big jar at the time, but it was good enough that I occasionally still buy a jar. 

[TexasMan 11464]

On 4/22/2024 at 10:43 AM, Brisketexan said:

So, some friends brought these over last week…and they’re maybe the best store bought tortilla chips I’ve ever had. Super crunchy, but not hard/tough, and a perfect saltiness. My wife and I are both sold - these will be our go-to chip going forward.

First got introduced to these at the UT Club tailgate last year. Loved how airy they are, and taste a little pepper-y. Now they're our permanent tortilla chip. The salsa (all 3) are tasty as well. 

[Blotto 24042]

13 hours ago, deft said:

I picked up the patio chips and enjoyed them immensely with the chile arbol mi tienda salsa recommended upstream.

Ha. I did the same yesterday after seeing the updates on this thread. If HEB was smart they would plant an insider on this board. I buy more HEB shit because of what I read here than I do because of their weekly circular, and it would be cheaper for them. 

Edited April 24 by Blotto

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

20 hours ago, South Austin said:

I can easily eat a whole bag of HEB chicharones easily in one sitting.  

I've taken down many a bag paired with a large container of HEB's spicy guac. 

[Wally Pryor 5410]

17 hours ago, Hook1997 said:

These aren’t bad for a cheap salsa, the habanero is pretty good also.  

Here. All of the varieties are good go-tos. 

[Trey3216 15452]

On 4/22/2024 at 10:06 AM, jimmyjazz said:

I just buy the top or bottom round at either meat counter and roast my own.  It couldn't be easier and it saves a bunch of money.

 

[Trey3216 15452]

22 hours ago, McFly said:

Julio's serrano salsa

Julio's is terrible.   I can taste the preservatives in it.  

[tx 3 putt 78730]

19 hours ago, Hook1997 said:

These aren’t bad for a cheap salsa, the habanero is pretty good also.  

[NoName 17167]

On 4/22/2024 at 10:43 AM, Brisketexan said:

So, some friends brought these over last week…and they’re maybe the best store bought tortilla chips I’ve ever had. Super crunchy, but not hard/tough, and a perfect saltiness. My wife and I are both sold - these will be our go-to chip going forward.

bumping this to say i agree totally. these are fantastic

[NoName 17167]

On 4/23/2024 at 2:54 PM, SydneyCarton said:

If you live in Houston, this isn't hard to come by. If not:
https://chilesquiles.myshopify.com/

fortunately, i live nowhere near houston

unfortunately, they don't distribute anywhere near me and i'm not paying $14 a jar, but those look fantastic. in laws are going to be going to Houston in a few weeks and may ask them to grab some for me. where are you seeing it in stores?

[SydneyCarton 49520]

1 minute ago, NoName said:

fortunately, i live nowhere near houston

unfortunately, they don't distribute anywhere near me and i'm not paying $14 a jar, but those look fantastic. in laws are going to be going to Houston in a few weeks and may ask them to grab some for me. where are you seeing it in stores?

I've seen it (often sold out) at Central Market. And there's a small place off Washington called Henderson & Kane that has it. Also he, at least used to be, at a Farmer's Market saturday mornings in front of Cavatore's Italian restauarnt off Ella near 610 North. Has some more details on their instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/chilesquiles/?hl=en

[NoName 17167]

2 hours ago, SydneyCarton said:

I've seen it (often sold out) at Central Market. And there's a small place off Washington called Henderson & Kane that has it. Also he, at least used to be, at a Farmer's Market saturday mornings in front of Cavatore's Italian restauarnt off Ella near 610 North. Has some more details on their instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/chilesquiles/?hl=en

thanks dude, appreciate it!

[Steamboat1874 4389]

On 4/22/2024 at 5:03 PM, TonyTexas said:

They should add Saltines to the product line. 

This

Irony at its best.

[Steamboat1874 4389]

On 4/23/2024 at 4:28 PM, jimmyjazz said:

Well, 4 Roma tomatoes, a half an onion and a jalapeno roasted in the oven and blended with a little salt will kick that shit's ass for about $2, so . . . why?

Good point

Started making own recently and it has turned out really well.

Tomatoes

Onion

Garlic

Jalapeno

Cilantro

Cumin, salt and pepper

And anything else 

 

 

Edited April 27 by Steamboat1874

[NoName 17167]

On 4/23/2024 at 4:28 PM, jimmyjazz said:

Well, 4 Roma tomatoes, a half an onion and a jalapeno roasted in the oven and blended with a little salt will kick that shit's ass for about $2, so . . . why?

2 under ~2, long work hours right now and sometimes i just want to open a jar vs make my own. not trying to re-create the wheel here, just want some chips and salsa i can put together in <2 min sometimes.

[Tylerocks 2603]

Bought a bag of the El Patio chips yesterday...Love them.

I stick with my Herdez Guac salsa.

Great combo.

[deft 7063]

Ok so the el patio chips….theyre not made by heb but we can just stamp them as goat? Damn these chips are like crack.

[Brisketexan 106981]

Ok so the el patio chips….theyre not made by heb but we can just stamp them as goat? Damn these chips are like crack.

Just cracked open a fresh bag, had a small bowl plain, no salsa even, for a little salty snack. Don’t know how they make them so different, but they’re perfect.

[BurntOrange&White 41969]

 

 

[deft 7063]

Just cracked open a fresh bag, had a small bowl plain, no salsa even, for a little salty snack. Don’t know how they make them so different, but they’re perfect.

I think we’re on our 3rd or 4th bag in a week. Crazy.

[jimmyjazz 47263]

13 hours ago, Brisketexan said:

Don’t know how they make them so different, but they’re perfect.

Nothing surprising in the ingredients:  Stone Ground White Corn, Canola Oil, Trace of Lime, Salt

[Brisketexan 106981]

28 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Nothing surprising in the ingredients:  Stone Ground White Corn, Canola Oil, Trace of Lime, Salt, uncut crack cocaine

FIF the one they left out.

[Trey3216 15452]

On 4/26/2024 at 9:46 PM, Steamboat1874 said:

Good point

Started making own recently and it has turned out really well.

Tomatoes

Onion

Garlic

Jalapeno

Cilantro

Cumin, salt and pepper

And anything else 

 

 

Little bit of fresh lime juice and white vinegar to keep it.  

[SuckitKevin 979]

9 minutes ago, Trey3216 said:

Little bit of fresh lime juice and white vinegar to keep it.  

This, also roasting makes a big difference in taste, I use my pellet grill.

[Trey3216 15452]

2 minutes ago, SuckitKevin said:

This, also roasting makes a big difference in taste, I use my pellet grill.

Yep.    I don't always use vinegar, because I end up eating most of it in less than a week.  But sometimes, I make batches by the gallon and can it in pints so I can keep it for a month or two.  Purely depends on the aim.   

[jimmyjazz 47263]

I don't like that taste of vinegar -- if I were batching it I'd probably just freeze most of the salsa in pint containers.

[Trey3216 15452]

55 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

I don't like that taste of vinegar -- if I were batching it I'd probably just freeze most of the salsa in pint containers.

The big trick is getting just enough vinegar in there to work as a preservative but not be able to taste it.  

[Jerry Callo 8968]

33 minutes ago, Trey3216 said:

The big trick is getting just enough vinegar in there to work as a preservative but not be able to taste it.  

I use rice vinegar in my jalapeño slaw dressing when I don't want a strong vinegar taste.  I don't mind the taste ACV, so I'll use that sometimes also.

[CooterBrown 18289]

19 hours ago, Trey3216 said:

The big trick is getting just enough vinegar in there to work as a preservative but not be able to taste it.  

I always add 1 Tbsp of vinegar per quart of salsa but it's always gone in a week. I just found this chart online. 

 

Tomatoes have a pH between 4 and 4.6. Acidification is required when pressure canning or boiling water bathing tomatoes.

Add one of the following for acidification:	Pint Jars	Quart Jars
Bottled Lemon Juice	1 tablespoon	2 tablespoons
Citric Acid	¼ teaspoon	½ teaspoon
Vinegar (5 percent acidity)	2 tablespoons	4 tablespoons
*Add acid directly to the jars before filling with tomatoes. If desired, add up to 1 tablespoon of sugar per quart to offset acidic taste. Vinegar may cause undesirable flavor changes.

[jimmyjazz 47263]

That would be to create a shelf stable canned (Mason jar) product, right?

I'd just freeze mine.

[UnivTex34 1765]

On 4/22/2024 at 10:43 AM, Brisketexan said:

So, some friends brought these over last week…and they’re maybe the best store bought tortilla chips I’ve ever had. Super crunchy, but not hard/tough, and a perfect saltiness. My wife and I are both sold - these will be our go-to chip going forward.

These are easily the best store bought chips I’ve ever tasted. Wow.

On 4/4/2024 at 5:49 PM, NAVY said:

You like hot flavorful salsa? This stuff is awesome 

 

This is fucking fantastic as well. So much flavor. Long fuse.

[UnivTex34 1765]

A hearty fuck you to both @NAVY And @Brisketexan. I just finished the bag and jar after eating my diet size portion of Birria. Mother of god those are crack, and the salsa has a fuse that builds. Wouldn’t be hot with just a normal portion.

 

guess I’m spending an hour on the treadmill after getting the kiddo to bed.

Edited May 2 by UnivTex34

[NAVY 6970]

El Patio chips are fantástico. Very close to the goat - Mi Madre’s 

[Wally Pryor 5410]

Not store bought but the best chips you can buy are at Fiesta (Tortillas) off Burleson Road.. It serves many of the restaurants in Austin and you won't find anything better or fresher. Originally from Del Rio and then to Austin, the Picos family does the chips right in the facility and they're brought out for resale at the front of the place.

That great smell hits you just as you turn right onto Promontory Point off of Burleson. We've been getting ours there for family gatherings, etc. for years. 

 

 

[rage-a-holic 4743]

2 hours ago, Wally Pryor said:

Not store bought but the best chips you can buy are at Fiesta (Tortillas) off Burleson Road.. It serves many of the restaurants in Austin and you won't find anything better or fresher. Originally from Del Rio and then to Austin, the Picos family does the chips right in the facility and they're brought out for resale at the front of the place.

That great smell hits you just as you turn right onto Promontory Point off of Burleson. We've been getting ours there for family gatherings, etc. for years. 

 

 

They're right across the street from American Bolt, which is a great store for hard to find bolts/screws and usually half the price of Home Depot/Lowes.