Ortega Mild Thick and Chunky Salsa

The 150 year Ortega tradition all started with Maria Conception Jacinta
Dominguez Ortega, or as we like to call her, Mama. Mama Ortega. Mama's
memorable cooking did more than just bring her family together. It was in
Mama's kitchen that her 11th child, Emilio, established the Ortega Chile
Packing Company. Emilio's fascination with chiles began when he moved to New
Mexico in 1890. Here he encountered the state's popular big red chiles. When
he returned home to California a few years later, he brought with him chile
pepper seeds and many recipes for dishes he had grown to love while in New
Mexico. Back home with his family at their adobe house in Ventura, California,
Emilio planted the chile seeds. Those chiles grew extremely well in the
temperature climate of Ventura. Soon Emilio had so many chiles he had to give
them away. Everyone loved them! That's when he knew he had something special.
In 2003, B&G Foods purchased the Ortega brand. Like Emilio Ortega, B&G Foods
has a long tradition of commitment to quality. So today, when a family picks
up a can of chiles or a box of taco shells, they know they are getting the
very best. This web site has been created to continue the rich heritage of the
Ortega family. By sharing our collection of delicious Mexican recipes, we hope
to help you create fond memories of great meals shared with your family.
- Enjoy Ortega's Thick & Chunky, a hearty combination of crunchy vegetables and stimulating spices
- Ortega takes vine ripened tomatoes and combines them with crunchy fresh vegetables and a delicious blend of herbs and spices
- A great tasting salsa the whole family will enjoy
- Perfect for taco night
- Mexican meals made easy