El Gran Valle Verde
Salsas and sauces are the secret culinary weapons that simply make food taste better. At El Gran Valle Verde, we provide Hamilton, Ohio, with a variety of our own enticing flavors, from Rojo Salsa to Salsa Verde and more.

Elevate Your Meals with Authentic Latin Flavors
These flavor powerhouses can transform a cut of grilled chicken from meh to mouthwatering. With a spoonful of robust Salsa Verde or an application of complex and succulent mole sauce, your chicken goes from basic to beyond flavorful and divine. Salsas and sauces are the secret ingredient that makes your food taste interesting, more satisfying, and deliver supreme pleasure.
El Gran Valle Verde is committed to bringing the authentic flavors of Mexico to Hamilton, Ohio. Our salsas and sauces are made with the freshest ingredients and traditional recipes passed down through generations. Whether you’re looking to spice up your tacos, add a burst of flavor to your grilled meats, or simply enjoy a delicious dip with tortilla chips, our products are sure to delight your taste buds.
A Symphony of Flavors
Rojo Salsa is a classic, red salsa made with ripe tomatoes, complemented by the sharp bite of onion and a blend of spices. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a dip for tortilla chips, it’s a versatile choice for any meal.
The Making of Rojo Salsa
Rojo Salsa starts with the freshest, ripest tomatoes. These are handpicked to ensure the highest quality and flavor. The tomatoes are then roasted to bring out their natural sweetness and deepen their flavor. This process also adds a slight smokiness, which enhances the overall taste of the salsa.
Next, onions are finely chopped and added to the mix. The onions provide a sharp, pungent flavor that contrasts beautifully with the sweet, roasted tomatoes. A blend of spices, including cumin, coriander, and chili powder, is then added to create a complex and robust flavor profile.
Finally, the salsa is seasoned with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. The cilantro adds a fresh, herbal note, while the lime juice provides a tangy finish that brightens up the entire dish. The result is a well-balanced salsa that’s bursting with flavor.
Uses for Rojo Salsa
Rojo Salsa is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Tacos and Burritos: Spoon Rojo Salsa over your favorite tacos or burritos for an extra burst of flavor.
- Grilled Meats: Use Rojo Salsa as a topping for grilled chicken, steak, or pork.
- Eggs: Add a dollop of Rojo Salsa to scrambled eggs or an omelet for a spicy kick.
- Soup: Stir Rojo Salsa into your favorite soup for added depth and complexity.
- Dip: Serve Rojo Salsa with tortilla chips for a delicious and easy appetizer.
Salsa Verde uses tomatillos as the base to create a tangy, fresh salsa with a slight spice from jalapeños. Ideal for grilled meat or fish, this salsa complements almost anything.
The Making of Salsa Verde
Salsa Verde begins with tomatillos, a green fruit that’s similar to a tomato but with a tangy, slightly citrusy flavor. The tomatillos are roasted to enhance their natural sweetness and add a subtle smokiness. Jalapeños are then added to the mix to provide a mild heat. The amount of jalapeños can be adjusted depending on your spice preference. Fresh garlic and onions are also included for added depth of flavor. The salsa is finished with a handful of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. The cilantro adds a fresh, herbal note, while the lime juice brightens up the salsa and enhances its tangy flavor. The result is a vibrant, zesty salsa that’s perfect for a variety of dishes.
Uses for Salsa Verde
Salsa Verde is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Grilled Meats: Use Salsa Verde as a topping for grilled chicken, steak, or fish.
- Tacos and Burritos: Spoon Salsa Verde over your favorite tacos or burritos for a fresh, tangy flavor.
- Eggs: Add a dollop of Salsa Verde to scrambled eggs or an omelet for a zesty kick.
- Soup: Stir Salsa Verde into your favorite soup for added brightness and complexity.
- Dip: Serve Salsa Verde with tortilla chips for a delicious and easy appetizer.
Pico de Gallo is the classic salsa fresca with fresh tomatoes, crunchy onion, chopped cilantro, and the sour tang of lime juice. It’s perfect for tacos, burritos, grilled meats, and taco salads.
The Making of Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo, also known as salsa fresca, is a fresh, uncooked salsa that’s bursting with flavor. It starts with the freshest, ripest tomatoes, which are finely chopped to release their juicy goodness. Onions are then added for a bit of crunch and a sharp, pungent flavor. Fresh cilantro is included for a bright, herbal note, while a squeeze of lime juice adds a tangy finish that ties everything together. The key to a great Pico de Gallo is to use the freshest ingredients possible. This ensures that the flavors are vibrant and the salsa has a crisp, refreshing texture.
Uses for Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Tacos and Burritos: Spoon Pico de Gallo over your favorite tacos or burritos for a fresh, vibrant flavor.
- Grilled Meats: Use Pico de Gallo as a topping for grilled chicken, steak, or pork.
- Eggs: Add a dollop of Pico de Gallo to scrambled eggs or an omelet for a fresh, tangy kick.
- Soup: Stir Pico de Gallo into your favorite soup for added brightness and complexity.
- Dip: Serve Pico de Gallo with tortilla chips for a delicious and easy appetizer.
Salsa Taquera is the classic taco sauce that adds an explosion of flavor to any dish. Some even use it as barbecue sauce for grilling, adding that extra smoky, spicy flavor.
The Making of Salsa Taquera
Salsa Taquera starts with a base of dried chilies, which are rehydrated and blended with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and onions. This combination creates a rich, smoky flavor that’s perfect for tacos. The salsa is then seasoned with a blend of spices, including cumin, coriander, and chili powder. This adds depth and complexity to the salsa, making it a perfect complement to a variety of dishes.
Uses for Salsa Taquera
Salsa Taquera is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Tacos and Burritos: Spoon Salsa Taquera over your favorite tacos or burritos for an explosion of flavor.
- Grilled Meats: Use Salsa Taquera as a topping for grilled chicken, steak, or pork.
- Eggs: Add a dollop of Salsa Taquera to scrambled eggs or an omelet for a smoky, spicy kick.
- Soup: Stir Salsa Taquera into your favorite soup for added depth and complexity.
- Dip: Serve Salsa Taquera with tortilla chips for a delicious and easy appetizer.
Special Sauces
Mole is a complex Mexican sauce with ingredients like dried chili peppers and chocolate, creating a unique flavor that’s smoky-sweet or rich and savory. It’s a must-try for an authentic experience.
The Making of Mole
Mole is one of the most complex and revered sauces in Mexican cuisine. It starts with a base of dried chili peppers, which are rehydrated and blended with a variety of ingredients, including tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices. The key to a great Mole is the addition of chocolate. This adds a rich, sweet flavor that balances out the heat from the chili peppers. Other ingredients, such as nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, are also added to create a complex and layered flavor profile. The sauce is then simmered for several hours to allow the flavors to meld together. The result is a rich, smoky-sweet sauce that’s perfect for a variety of dishes.
Uses for Mole
Mole is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Grilled Meats: Use Mole as a topping for grilled chicken, steak, or pork.
- Tacos and Burritos: Spoon Mole over your favorite tacos or burritos for a rich, complex flavor.
- Eggs: Add a dollop of Mole to scrambled eggs or an omelet for a smoky-sweet kick.
- Soup: Stir Mole into your favorite soup for added depth and complexity.
- Dip: Serve Mole with tortilla chips for a delicious and easy appetizer.
Chipotle crema is a thick, creamy sauce great with tacos and other meats. Adding mayonnaise can enhance its creaminess and thickness.
The Making of Chipotle Crema
Chipotle crema starts with a base of sour cream, which is blended with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. This adds a smoky, spicy flavor to the sauce. To enhance the creaminess and thickness of the sauce, mayonnaise is added. This also adds a slight tanginess that balances out the heat from the chipotle peppers. The sauce is finished with a squeeze of lime juice and a handful of fresh cilantro. The lime juice adds a bright, tangy finish, while the cilantro adds a fresh, herbal note. The result is a thick, creamy sauce that’s perfect for a variety of dishes.
Uses for Chipotle Crema
Chipotle crema is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Tacos and Burritos: Spoon Chipotle Crema over your favorite tacos or burritos for a smoky, creamy flavor.
- Grilled Meats: Use Chipotle Crema as a topping for grilled chicken, steak, or pork.
- Eggs: Add a dollop of Chipotle Crema to scrambled eggs or an omelet for a smoky, creamy kick.
- Soup: Stir Chipotle Crema into your favorite soup for added creaminess and complexity.
- Dip: Serve Chipotle Crema with tortilla chips for a delicious and easy appetizer.
Habanero hot sauce is not for the faint-hearted. Its high scoville level makes it perfect for those who love intense heat. Just a few drops can turn any meal from mild to wild.
The Making of Habanero Hot Sauce
Habanero hot sauce starts with fresh habanero peppers, which are blended with vinegar, garlic, and a blend of spices. This creates a fiery hot sauce that’s perfect for those who love intense heat. The key to a great habanero hot sauce is to balance out the heat with a bit of sweetness. This can be achieved by adding a touch of honey or sugar to the sauce. This helps to mellow out the heat and adds a layer of complexity to the flavor.
Uses for Habanero Hot Sauce
Habanero hot sauce is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Tacos and Burritos: Add a few drops of Habanero Hot Sauce to your favorite tacos or burritos for an instant kick of heat.
- Grilled Meats: Use Habanero Hot Sauce as a topping for grilled chicken, steak, or pork.
- Eggs: Add a few drops of Habanero Hot Sauce to scrambled eggs or an omelet for a fiery kick.
- Soup: Stir Habanero Hot Sauce into your favorite soup for added heat and complexity.
- Dip: Serve Habanero Hot Sauce with tortilla chips for a spicy and delicious appetizer.
Why Our Salsas and Sauces Stand Out
We use fresh ingredients to create the most flavorful and nutritious products. Authenticity is key, with recipes that have been perfected over generations. Our salsas and sauces are a cook's preferred signature items, versatile for various dishes and meals.
Fresh Ingredients
Fresh ingredients are the basis for the most amazing food. They are the most flavorful and bring a nutritional dimension to the biology of what you’re eating. It is the peak of the bell curve — the sweet spot. Think of how a crisp, freshly picked bell pepper might taste versus the somewhat limp and off-flavor of a bell pepper that has been too long off the vine or has suffered too many time-temperature abuses. Most vegetables, herbs, and spices have a definite WOW factor within the 72 hours of being harvested — often less. They are absolutely vibrant. This is how natural flavors can be elevated and a chef’s signature developed. Notice what freshly chopped cilantro adds to meals.
Authentic Recipes
Authenticity also counts in this discussion about food quality. Somewhere in our minds, and at the deepest subconscious level, there exists a pleasurable food memory, or better yet — the basis for an extraordinary new food experience. What were/are the components of that experience? Recipe authenticity is also a desirable quality of remarkable food. Truly basic and authentic recipes — which take years or several generations of "working the bugs out" — can then be "scaled up" and take your cooking to the next level. Authentic recipes celebrate nature. The recipes contain all the seasonings that, from your observations, work for the elevated dish. It is the nutrition and goodness of clean food — the good carbs, healthy fats, and a good source of protein, the ultimate energy source.
Versatility and Convenience
Salsas and sauces are a lot of fun and a cook's preferred signature item. One should dictate mild, medium, or hot. Salsas keep well for 5 days in professional cold storage and work very well as a "mother sauce." "Family meal" consisting of tortillas, yellow rice, and beans provides a great venue to explore your salsa possibilities. All you need to explore are good chips, a good salad dressing, or soup. There's a lot you can do with a finished salsa. They're one of a professional kitchen's best convenience items. Keep your salsas food-safe! When the PH falls below a certain point, they are considered a PHF (potentially hazardous food tested for PH with a PH meter). Either consumed in small amounts or serve as an accompaniment.
Tips for Using Salsas and Sauces in Everyday Cooking
Salsas and sauces are incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes to add flavor and complexity. Here are some tips for incorporating them into your everyday cooking:
Breakfast
- Add a dollop of salsa or hot sauce to scrambled eggs or an omelet for a spicy kick.
- Use salsa as a topping for breakfast burritos or tacos.
- Stir salsa into your favorite breakfast casserole for added flavor.
Lunch
- Use salsa as a dressing for salads or grain bowls.
- Add a spoonful of salsa to your sandwich or wrap for extra flavor.
- Use salsa as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Dinner
- Stir salsa into soups or stews for added depth and complexity.
- Use salsa as a marinade for grilled meats or vegetables.
- Add salsa to pasta dishes for a spicy twist.
Snacks and Appetizers
- Serve salsa with tortilla chips for a delicious and easy appetizer.
- Use salsa as a topping for nachos or quesadillas.
- Stir salsa into your favorite dip for added flavor.
Customer Testimonials
Our customers rave about the quality and flavor of our salsas and sauces. Here are just a few of the many positive reviews we’ve received:
"El Gran Valle Verde’s Rojo Salsa is the best I’ve ever had! It’s perfect for tacos, burritos, and just about anything else. The flavor is so rich and authentic, it’s like a taste of Mexico in every bite." – Maria G.
"I love the Salsa Verde from El Gran Valle Verde. It’s so fresh and tangy, with just the right amount of spice. It’s perfect for grilled chicken or fish, and it’s also great as a dip for tortilla chips." – John D.
"The Pico de Gallo from El Gran Valle Verde is a game-changer. It’s so fresh and flavorful, with the perfect balance of tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice. I use it on everything from tacos to grilled meats, and it never disappoints." – Sarah H.
"I can’t get enough of the Salsa Taquera from El Gran Valle Verde. It’s smoky, spicy, and absolutely delicious. It’s perfect for tacos, burritos, and even as a barbecue sauce for grilling." – Mike S.
"The Mole from El Gran Valle Verde is out of this world. It’s rich, complex, and absolutely delicious. The combination of dried chili peppers and chocolate creates a flavor that’s unlike anything else. I use it on grilled meats, tacos, and even eggs." – Emily R.
"The Chipotle Crema from El Gran Valle Verde is a must-have. It’s thick, creamy, and has the perfect amount of smokiness and spice. It’s great on tacos, burritos, and grilled meats, and it’s also a fantastic dip for tortilla chips." – Tom B.
"If you love intense heat, you have to try the Habanero Hot Sauce from El Gran Valle Verde. It’s incredibly spicy, but also has a great depth of flavor. Just a few drops can transform any meal from mild to wild." – Jessica L.
Visit El Gran Valle Verde Today!
For more information or to explore our products, visit us at El Gran Valle Verde or call us at (513) 892-5100. Elevate your meals with authentic Latin flavors and bring a taste of Mexico to your table.






