Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Mrs. Renfro’s Gourmet Salsas (Product Review and Giveaway)

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For 71 years, our family's been bringing you delicious and innovative products at affordable prices. From our Green and Habanero Salsas to our Peach and Black Bean Salsa, we're proud to offer the finest flavors and authentic tastes of the Southwest.

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I recently had the opportunity to sample 3 salsas and a nacho cheese sauce from Mrs. Renfro's product line.  Never had tried this brand before, I didn't know what my husband and I were in store for.  Usually, we have a difficult time trying to find just the right jar of salsa in the grocery store, but usually with no luck.  Either the brand waters down their product, it just doesn't taste good, or it is not spicy enough, even when buying the "hot" version.  So, I usually end up making homemade salsa.  But, when we are craving nacho chips and salsa, it is always good to be able to go to the refrigerator or pantry and grab a jar of salsa and dip away.  

Below are the flavors I chose to sample and my thoughts on them.  If you are a salsa lover like my husband and I, you should head on over to Mrs. Renfro's and check out their salsa selection, in addition to their relishes and other tasty products.

Flavors I Sampled:
Black Bean Salsa -- $3.25/jar
This thick salsa goes great on baked potatoes – also makes a great base for homemade southwestern pizza.

My Thoughts:  This was the only salsa I didn't use with chips.  We added as a sauce for a pizza per Mrs. Renfro's website, and have to say it was mighty tasty.  Replacing the tomato sauce and adding Mexican cheeses and toppings, we created a unique style pizza that both my husband and I found enjoyable.  I couldn't get over how thick this salsa was and that it contained whole black beans.  It added to the flavor of the pizza, and we will definitely be using this again for pizzas and to try with baked potatoes.


Hot Salsa -- $3.25/jar
A spicy version of our classic salsa – add to just about anything.

My Thoughts:  I was able to sample this salsa, and found it to be a very spicy and hot salsa.  Unlike other salsas that claim they are hot, this one really is.  My eyes started watering after just opening the jar and taking a sniff.  I love hot stuff and pushing the limits of my spicy/heat tolerance, and this was just right.  Even though my tongue was burning, I found myself grabbing more chips and dipping into this tasty salsa. On the other hand, my crazy husband thought this salsa was mild/medium.  I think he needs to see a doctor, or his tongue and taste buds were killed from the ghost pepper salsa he consumed that night.


Ghost Pepper Salsa -- $3.25/jar
The ghost pepper takes on many forms - pepper spray, hand grenades, smoke bombs… and now salsa! Made from the hottest pepper in the world, our Ghost Pepper Salsa will frighten your taste buds and leave you screaming for more. We dare you to give it a try… this Ghost Pepper Salsa is scary hot!

My Thoughts:  Well, this is from my husband, as I was too chicken to try this salsa.  He said it really brought the heat.  I even caught him wiping his brow after the first bite.  My husband loved how it woke up his taste buds, but also was addicting, as he found himself going back for my punishment.  If you are a fan of really hot peppers of food, then you definitely need to try this salsa -- you will be crying in pain, so make sure you have a cup of milk near you for fast relief.


Nacho Cheese Sauce -- $3.25/jar
Warm it up and pour over nachos, fresh crisp veggies or enchiladas – also delicious right out of the jar.

My Thoughts:  This was the first jar that I sampled and finished off.  My husband and I created a loaded nacho plate and drizzled this oh so good nacho cheese sauce all over the chips.  It wasn't too spicy and had just the right kick to bring together a boring plate of nacho chips.  There was not funny aftertaste like some other cheese sauces.  And, it didn't clump up minutes later like many nacho cheese sauces on the market.  We will definitely be buying this cheese again in the future.  


---BUY NOW---

Click here to order online from Mrs. Renfro's website.  All products are only $3.25, so you can't go wrong at this price, for a top quality product.  Mrs. Renfro's salsas, chow chow and relishes would make great holiday gifts!


---GIVEAWAY---


One lucky Inspired by Savannah reader will win 4 jars of Mrs. Renfro's Salsa (winner chooses flavors).  To enter, please complete the MANDATORY ENTRY first, and then as many EXTRA ENTRIES as you like.  Make sure to include your email address with your first comment, so that I can contact you if you win.  Good luck!

MANDATORY ENTRY:  Head on over to Mrs. Renfro's website and let me know the 4 flavors you would choose if you won this giveaway.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

(Please leave separate entries for each, along with your email address)

1) Subscribe to my blog via email and/or become a GFC follower (2 entries each)

2) Follow me on Facebook (1 entry)

3) Enter any of my other giveaways, leaving a comment with the name of the giveaway (1entry per giveaway entered)

4) Blog about this giveaway. It must include a link to this specific post, as well as a link to my blog, http://ctmomreviews.blogspot.com/. (In your comment, please leave a link directly to your post – 3 Entries)

5) Follow me on Twitter (1entry)

6) Tweet about this giveaway (1 entry per tweet, per day; please include link to tweet in comment below)

Enter to #win 4 jars of Mrs. Renfro's Salsa @MrsRenfros @rmccoy1234 http://ctmomreviews.blogspot.com/ #giveaway (Ends 11/15)

7) Vote for me on picket fence blogs (See button on right side of blog -- One entry per vote, per day; Note:  You can only your one vote per day on ONE giveaway; duplicate comments on other giveaways on the same day with be void.
8) Add to a Giveaway Linky site  (5 entries)
9) Like Mrs. Renfro's Gourmet Salsa on Facebook and leave a comment on their page letting them know that Inspired by Savannah sent you.  Make sure you include the url to this post in your comment on their page. (2 entries) 

10) Follow Mrs. Renfro's Gourmet Salsa on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway. (2 entries)


Open to US residents only, no PO Boxes. Giveaway ends on November 15, 2011 at 11:59PM EST. I will then use Random.org to choose a winner. Winner will have 48 hrs. to respond to my email to claim prize. If I don't hear back from selected winner, I will draw another winner.


Disclosure:  I was sent samples from the company in order to write up an honest review.  The views above are mine and mine alone.

143 comments :

  1. Peach Salsa, Green Salsa,Black Bean Salsa and Ghost Pepper Salsa

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  4. I would choose the Black Bean Salsa, Nacho Cheese Sauce, Raspberry Chipolte Salsa and Pomegranate Salsa.

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  9. The 4 flavors I would choose are Raspberry Chipotle, Roasted, Mexican Mild and Mild Salsa.

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  34. The flavors I would choose are: Black Bean Salsa, Roasted Salsa, Mild Salsa, and Pomegranate Salsa

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  40. Nacho cheese, Roasted salsa, Habanero Salsa, and Medium salsa.
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  57. mild salsa, pomegranate salsa, cheddar cheese, hot salsa, and garlic salsa

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