09/16/2026
We’re firing the smokers back up and bringing our authentic habanero salsas back into full production! Each week, we’re highlighting one of our signature flavors — sharing its story, its inspiration, and the magic behind its name. And of course, we’re kicking things off with the salsa that started it all: El Original.
El Original is our smoked habanero salsa born from backyard BBQ nights, good friends, and one impatient chef who couldn’t wait for her veggies to grill. Instead, she tossed them onto the side of our grill master’s smoker — back when we only had one small smoker and weekly gatherings meant smoked brisket, pulled pork, and neighbors wandering over for a taste.
That accidental blend of heat + mesquite smoke had everyone losing their minds.
“OMG this salsa is AMAZING — you need to jar it!”
For a few years, our friends pushed us… and in 2020, we finally broke down, El Original was officially jarred and first sold at The Local Farmer in Mansfield, TX.
It’s named El Original because it truly is the original — the smoked habanero salsa that launched a business now spanning 14 salsas, apple butters, a full bakery line, and dry goods/mixes. Six years later, it’s still the heartbeat of our brand.
Our grill master slow‑smokes fresh vegetables, habaneros, and a blend of peppers over his special mesquite wood mix. Then our head chef adds her magic: spices, fresh lime juice for perfect acidity, chunky blending, stovetop cooking, and water‑bath canning.
Here’s to El Original — the salsa that built a family business, one smoky bite at a time.
Let’s make this comeback FUN, flavorful, and full of stories. 🌶🔥
