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Spicy but Not Hot — Authentic Hot Chunky Salsa from Northern Michigan
This flavorful, medium-hot salsa blends ripe tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, and extra jalapeños for just the right amount of kick — bold, bright, and perfectly balanced.
- Authentic Mexican-Style Recipe
- Medium-Hot Heat Level
- All-Natural & Gluten-Free
- Family-Owned in Northern Michigan
Recognized Nationwide for Flavor and Quality | Family-Owned Since 2001
Authentic Flavor with a Satisfying Kick
Traverse Bay Farms Hot Chunky Salsa honors the tradition of authentic Mexican salsas. This recipe starts with a thick, chunky tomato base and layers in onions, peppers, garlic, and jalapeños for a clean, medium-hot spice that builds without burning.
The Original Heat Behind Our Award-Winning Salsa Line
This is the base recipe that helped launch Traverse Bay Farms’ nationally recognized salsa collection — crafted for those who love flavor with a touch of fire. Small-batch production ensures every jar bursts with freshness and consistent heat.
Versatile and Crowd-Pleasant
Serve with tortilla chips, add to tacos or nachos, or spoon over eggs and grilled meats. Its balanced spice level makes it ideal for both heat lovers and everyday snacking.
Feature Highlights
| Feature | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Extra jalapeños | Provides lively, balanced heat |
| Authentic Mexican recipe | Traditional chunky texture and flavor |
| All-natural ingredients | No preservatives or artificial fillers |
| Family-owned company | Trusted Northern Michigan quality since 2001 |
Ingredients: Diced tomatoes, water, jalapeño peppers, onions, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, spices, salt. Naturally gluten-free. Made in the USA.
How to Enjoy
- Serve with chips for a classic snack with real heat.
- Add to tacos, burritos, or omelets for an instant flavor boost.
- Use as a base for chili or mix into soups for extra spice.
Storage: Refrigerate after opening and enjoy within 30 days.
Tip: Mix & match any 8 Traverse Bay Farms products — salsas, jams, and more — and your entire order ships free.
The Traverse Bay Farms Promise
- America’s #1 Award-Winning Superfruit Brand
- Handcrafted in Small Batches for Freshness and Flavor
- Made with Real Ingredients and Honest Taste
- Trusted by Families Nationwide
Nationally Honored for Craftsmanship and Taste | Rooted in Northern Michigan’s Orchard Country
What Customers Are Saying
“Sampled your Hot Chunky Salsa at the Greenville Art Festival — bought six jars! Label says hot, but it’s perfectly medium-hot with just the right kick.” – Tim L., Greenville MI
“Just placed my third order! The flavor is balanced and fresh — serving it at our company picnic.” – Virginia K., Phoenix AZ
FAQ
Q: How hot is Traverse Bay Farms Hot Chunky Salsa?
A: It’s a true medium-hot salsa. You’ll taste tomatoes and onions first, followed by a clean, warming jalapeño finish that adds spice without overpowering. Perfect for those who enjoy balanced heat.
Q: What makes this salsa authentic?
A: Our recipe follows traditional Mexican techniques — chunky tomato base, peppers and onions, and real garlic and spices. It’s handcrafted in small batches for depth of flavor and consistency.
Q: Is it gluten-free?
A: Yes. Hot Chunky Salsa is naturally gluten-free and made with only real vegetables and spices — no thickeners or artificial flavoring.
Q: Where is it made and how fast do you ship?
A: Every order is handcrafted in Northern Michigan by our family-owned company. Since 2001, Traverse Bay Farms has been nationally recognized for honest flavor and award-winning quality. 98.2% of all orders ship within 24 hours — so your salsa arrives fresh and fast, straight from Michigan.
Q: Do you offer free shipping?
A: Yes! Mix and match any 8 Traverse Bay Farms products — including all of our award-winning salsas — and your entire order ships free. A perfect way to stock up on flavor and save.
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Traverse Bay Farms' Traditional Chunky Salsa (Hot) is a fat-free food packed with healthy vegetables. Enjoy our Chunky Salsa with every meal of the day! Download a free copy of the Traverse Bay Farms Salsa Recipe Cookbook. It's packed with great tasting hot salsa recipe ideas and food pairings!
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Food Network Celebrity Chef Michelle Bommarito loves our salsa! Here is what she said about our award-winning salsas: "I was so excited to discover your salsa! It's not only great tasting, but full of quality, all-natural ingredients." Chef Michelle Bommarito, a frequent guest on the Food Network |
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How Is It Made?
If you are wondering what it takes to make all-natural and nationally award winning products, you’ve come to the right place.
We’ve specifically created this section to provide you with an At-A-Glance overview - so you can get the information you’re looking for fast!
You can also check out the various informative videos throughout our website for more information.
If you want to learn more about our wide selections of products simply scroll through the information below!
So let’s go ahead and get started with learning about “How It is Made”…
Why is Traverse Bay Farms an Expert for Fruit-Based Products?
Located in Northern Michigan, the epicenter of tart cherry farming and numerous other fruit and vegetables.
Traverse Bay Farms began with one goal in mind: delivering great-tasting, fruit-based gourmet products that can be enjoyed with every meal of the day. And to share them with the world!
Our hometown of Bellaire is located directly on the 45th Parallel North.
The 45th Parallel is commonly referred to as the “Goldilocks” scenario for farming since it is “not too hot and not too cold”.
That makes it "just right" for abundant healthy produce!
Much of the best fruits and
vegetables on the planet are grown along the 45th Parallel North.
So, we are very grateful to be able to use local cherries and as much local ingredients as possible. It means a lot!
Due to our belief in, and love for, what we do, Traverse Bay Farms has won 35+national food awards at America’s largest and most competitive food competitions! We are America’s #1 award winning super-fruit brand.
With winning 35+ national food awards, you know it has to be good!
How are the Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate and other Fruit Juices Made?
The secret to our tart cherry juice concentrate (and other fruit juice concentrates) is that all of our juices are bottled in small batches.
In a time where everything is about producing mass quantities of a product as fast as possible, we take a different approach.
We are putting the health benefits, antioxidant richness and flavor first.
We are putting our talent and skill in providing "truly great tasting" and "full of healthy goodness" fruit and veggie products!
But what does "Small Batch" really mean...
This means our products are produced more often to offer you a fresher product. This way we can closely monitor every step along the way, including selecting only premium sources to go into each of our juice concentrates.
You are able to taste the vivid flavor and enjoy the
condition-specific health benefits of the juice in every glass.
It's about using Montmorency cherries in our cherry juice concentrate
and USA grown fruit in our other juice concentrates. We never import our cherry juice from China, Turkey or Poland.
It's about slowing down and taking time to deliver a rich gourmet taste!
How are the Tart Cherry Capsules and Other Super Fruit Supplements Made?
Offering the special health benefits found within each fruit and vegetable is our most important accomplishment.
Getting those vitamins and nutrients into our bodies is the core to true health.
We use a proprietary process we call FruiTraction to capture the natural health benefits in our Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry Joint Formula, Tart Cherry Powder and other Fruit Advantage super fruit capsules and
powders.
The freeze-drying process starts with the whole-fruit including the
skin, the pulp and the juice of the fruit.
The FruiTraction process is
able to capture and condense the powerful condition-specific health
benefits found in the underlying fruit. You’ll know you’re getting the all-natural benefits of the fruit in a convenient, easy-to-swallow
capsule.
How are the Dried Cherries and Other Dried Fruits Made?
After just one taste of our Dried Cherries and other dried fruit, you’ll love their moisture and full flavor.
They are packed in re-sealable bags so you can enjoy the wholesomeness and convenience of our dried cherries and other dried fruits in their many uses.
The proprietary processing technology used to create our dried cherries and other fruits is so unique, you can taste the difference in every
bite.
How are the Salsa, Jams, Barbeque Sauces and Other Gourmet Food Products Made?
The secret to our nationally award winning salsa, barbeque sauce, jams and mustards is just like our fruit juice concentrates. They are also produced in small batches.
This means, we closely monitor every step along the way. You will be able to taste the vivid flavors in every bite.
It's about knowing about the ingredient and talking with the farmers.
It means creating flavor combinations (both traditional and new) that flow together. It is not just adding extra ingredients because it is the "in" thing to do.
It's about slowing down and taking time to truly deliver a satisfying gourmet taste.
When you receive your order, you'll have the confidence of knowing you are about to enjoy great-tasting, healthy and nationally award winning
gourmet food products and dietary supplements.
You might want to share them with family, friends and co-workers. It's what we love to do!