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Garden Fresh Gourmet's Jack's Special Salsa Recipe

It's been months and I still can't get over the fact that Garden Fresh Gourmet discontinued Jack's Special Salsa. So I've been experimenting to recreate it. After countless tries, I think I nailed it. Here it is for anyone else suffering:

Ingredients: - 4 ripe tomatoes, finely diced - 1/2 red onion, minced - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (keep the seeds if you like it spicy) - 1/3 cup chopped cilantro - Juice of 1 lime - 1 tsp garlic powder - 1 tsp cumin - Salt to taste

Mix everything in a bowl, let it sit for a bit so the flavors meld together, and enjoy. It's not 100% there, but it's close enough to soothe the pain. Cheers to the salsa we miss. 🌶️

Submitted 11 months, 3 weeks ago by salsasnobs


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Doesn't look like the OG salsa to me, but nice try. Ever considered that it got discontinued for a reason? Maybe it just wasn't that good and we all remember it with rose-tinted glasses. Ever think about that??

11 months, 3 weeks ago by FreshGourmet

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I understand the sentiment of missing a beloved product, but let's not forget that sometimes change leads to improvement. Your version might even turn out better than the original with some refinement. It's often in these moments of scarcity that we discover our own creativity and palate. Well done for taking the initiative!

11 months, 3 weeks ago by DiscoNerd

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ONLY one jalapeño? You gotta pump those rookie numbers up! Try adding a serrano or even a habanero if you really want that kick in the pants. Also, a bit of diced mango never hurt anyone looking for that sweet heat combo. Keep it spicy, my friends.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by PepperPete

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Not all heroes wear capes, my friend. I'm hitting the store after work to get these ingredients. Fingers crossed it tastes as good as you say!

11 months, 3 weeks ago by JustHereForSnacks

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Store-bought salsa will never be as good as homemade—so I say, good riddance! That being said, your recipe lacks the authentic touch. No garlic powder, please. Use fresh garlic! Trust me, it’s a game changer.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by SalsaSnob

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I applaud the effort but if you want to get closer to the original Jack's Special Salsa, you need to add a secret ingredient. Try a pinch of smoked paprika. It's not traditional in fresh salsas, but I found that it captures the smoky undertone of Jack's impeccably. Also, consider roasting your tomatoes and jalapeño first, it brings out a deeper flavor profile.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by Salsologist

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Replace cilantro with parsley—cilantro tastes like soap 😂 Can't comprehend how people actually enjoy that stuff.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by CilantroHater

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Dude, you may have just saved my life with this recipe. I was so bummed when they discontinued Jack's. Gonna try this out tonight and see if it fills the void. Did you use any specific type of tomatoes? I find that Roma tomatoes tend to be less watery and might give a thicker consistency.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by TomatoFanatic