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SALSA MAJARRA– Grilled, Rustic, and Straight from the Heart
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 9/7/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 9/7/25

SALSA MAJARRA– Grilled, Rustic, and Straight from the Heart

A true harvest salsa: charcoal-grilled tomatoes, tomatillos, and peppers, crushed by hand for deep smoke, bright acidity, and a rustic texture—straight from a family recipe.

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SALSA NEGRA DE HABANERO– Deeply Charred, Spicy, and Ridiculously Good
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 8/25/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 8/25/25

SALSA NEGRA DE HABANERO– Deeply Charred, Spicy, and Ridiculously Good

Salsa Negra de Habanero is all about char. With blackened habaneros, onion, garlic, and burnt tortilla, this smoky, spicy salsa is bold, addictive, and perfect for tacos de lechón.

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SALSA SECA – Smoky, Spicy, and Unapologetically Addictive
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 8/10/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 8/10/25

SALSA SECA – Smoky, Spicy, and Unapologetically Addictive

A crunchy, flavor-packed salsa seca with smoky dried chiles, toasted seeds, and fried aromatics. Think salsa macha meets chili crisp—perfect on everything from tacos to fried eggs.

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SALSA ROJA TAQUERA - The Taco Stand Salsa You Need
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 6/8/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 6/8/25

SALSA ROJA TAQUERA - The Taco Stand Salsa You Need

Inspired by a Mexico City taco stand, this bright and spicy red salsa was made for tacos. Spoon it onto barbacoa, carnitas, suadero—anything rich that needs a bold kick of acid and heat.

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XNI PEC SALSA – Spicy Yucatecan Pico de Gallo That Packs a Punch
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 5/25/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 5/25/25

XNI PEC SALSA – Spicy Yucatecan Pico de Gallo That Packs a Punch

A Yucatecan salsa with a name that means “dog’s nose”? Yep. This fresh, fiery take on Xni Pec is like pico de gallo on another level — built for pork, made for summer.

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SALSA NEGRA— Deep, Smoky + Umami-Packed Mexican Salsa
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 3/23/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 3/23/25

SALSA NEGRA— Deep, Smoky + Umami-Packed Mexican Salsa

Smoky, savory, and packed with umami, this Salsa Negra uses roasted tomatillos, dried chiles, and salsa negra staples like soy sauce and Worcestershire for next-level depth and complexity.

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SALSA BORRACHA — The Smoky, Bold Salsa Made for Barbacoa
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 3/16/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 3/16/25

SALSA BORRACHA — The Smoky, Bold Salsa Made for Barbacoa

🔥 Smoky, rich, and made for barbacoa. This Salsa Borracha blends roasted tomatillos, dried chiles, and a touch of dark beer for depth. Topped with cotija and onions, it’s the perfect salsa for slow-cooked meats and tacos.

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SALSA ENCEBOLLADA – Smoky, Spicy + Packed with Grilled Onions
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 2/16/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 2/16/25

SALSA ENCEBOLLADA – Smoky, Spicy + Packed with Grilled Onions

A smoky, spicy, onion-packed salsa inspired by the legendary Mr. Pollo in Tijuana. Made with roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, and grilled cebollitas, this salsa packs a fiery punch!

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SALSA VERDE TAQUERA—The Ultimate Taco Salsa
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 2/6/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 2/6/25

SALSA VERDE TAQUERA—The Ultimate Taco Salsa

You know it. You love it (unless you’re Team Red Salsa—gasp!). This Salsa Verde Taquera is everything a taco salsa should be: tangy, spicy, and perfectly green thanks to a pro move—blanching the cilantro.

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Salsa 101: PERFECT PICO DE GALLO (a.k.a. Salsa Bandera)
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 2/3/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 2/3/25

Salsa 101: PERFECT PICO DE GALLO (a.k.a. Salsa Bandera)

Salsa 101 is here! Learn how to make the perfect Pico de Gallo, a fresh and versatile salsa that’s as vibrant as the Mexican flag. Whether you’re scooping it with chips or topping your tacos, this recipe is a must-try!

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