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GEBHARDT
CHILI POWDER

Gebhardt Chili Powder

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Quite simply, the very best. And it deserves to be.  They have been providing Tex-Mex spices and foods for over 100 years.  This is definitely one of the key secrets to making authentic San Antonio style Tex-Mex foods such as chili con carne sauce, pinto beans, Spanish rice and especially plain 'ol Texas Red !!
2 sizes to IN STOCK to choose from

3 oz. Item # 100 
Price $4.00 USD

5 lbs. Item # 125
Price $45.00 USD 

To maintain the utmost freshness keep your
Gebhardt Chili Powder in an airtight container
in your freezer or refrigerator.


GEBHARDT
Chili Quik®
INSTANT CHILI MIX

Gebhardt Chili Quik

CHILI QUIK has been DISCONTINUED.
Conagra Foods, the manufacturer, has no reason why,
but there is no more.  
We have no Chili Quik in stock and will not be getting any
more from our supplier.
(Friday, Jan. 27, 2005)

Call Conagra Foods (the manufacturer) at
1-877-528-0745 and let them know you are
not happy about them discontinuing this item.

WE DO HAVE IN STOCK THE QUICK CHILI MIX
from Bolner's Fiesta Brand. 

Quick Chili Mix
For Delicious Chili, ready in a jiffy!

1 lb. Ground Beef
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup water
4 tablespoons Bolner's Fiesta Brand® Quick Chili Mix

Brown the meat in the oil. Add the water and Chili Mix. Bring the chili to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 15 minutes. For a zesty treat, sprinkle Bolner's Fiesta Brand® Quick Chili Mix on deviled eggs, sandwiches, potato salad and pinto beans.

Item # 136
Price $3.00


GEBHARDT
MENUDO SPICE MIX

Gebhardt Menudo Spice Mix

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3.25 oz plastic bottle

All the spices needed to make a great pot of menudo soup in one bottle.  Originally made for New Year's Day, now you can make it any time of the year.  Don't forget the fresh lime wedges and hot corn tortillas !!

Item # 101
Price $4.00


Bolners FIESTA BRAND
FANCY LIGHT CHILI POWDER

Fancy Light Chili Powder

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16 oz. plastic bottle

This Fancy LIGHT Chili Powder is a blend
of chili pepper, comino, oregano and garlic.
Used by many chili cooks in addition to the
Gebhardt Chili Powder.
No Salt or MSG   

Item # 120
$6.00 USD


Bolners FIESTA BRAND
ANCHO CHILI PODS (dried)

dried ancho chili pods

The all important "secret ingredient" for making real TexMex chili con carne and red enchilada sauce.  To reconstitute, cut open to remove the seeds, discard the stem and then place the desired number of ancho pods in boiling hot water, cover and remove from the heat.  Let sit for 30 minutes to one hour.  Scrape the 'meat' from inside the skins and add along with the broth to your sauce. The 5 oz. package contains approximately 8-10 dried ancho chili pods.
Item # 102
5 oz. cello pack
Price $4.50

  Bolners FIESTA BRAND
FAJITA SEASONING

Bolners Fajita Seasoning

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This is Bolner's Fiesta # 1 seller.  Once you try it, you'll never want to be without it.  Not only for making the best fajita's, but can be used on any meats, including seafood.
Also great on any pork, poultry, vegetables, french fries,
and the list goes on and on !!
small 14 oz       large 30 oz
Item # 106        Item # 107
Price $6.00        Price $10.00

14 oz. size also available in 'Salt Free' Item # 106 SF
(actual weight is 8.5 oz)


Bolners FIESTA BRAND
FAJITA SEASONING MESQUITE FLAVOR

Mesquite Fajita Seasoning

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14 oz plastic bottle

Get that South Texas 'mesquite flavor' on all your Bar-B-Q meats.  Great on all steaks, chicken, grilled pork chops and even shrimp kabobs.
Item # 108
Price $6.00

Bolners FIESTA BRAND
FAJITA SEASONING for CHICKEN

Chicken Fajita Seasoning (Lemon-Pepper)

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Zesty lemon and pepper flavor makes this the first choice for chicken, no matter which way you cook it.  Available in both 14 oz and 30 oz plastic bottles.

14 oz.               30 oz.
Item # 109        Item # 110
Price $6.00        Price $10.00


Bolners FIESTA BRAND
BRISKET RUB

Bolner's Brisket Rub

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14 oz plastic bottle

This is one of the secrets to making real BBQ brisket, Texas style.  Sprinkle it on and let marinade for 24 hours, then slow smoke for 8-12 hours using mesquite chunks.  Also used on steaks, chicken, even shrimp k-bobs !!
Item # 103
Price $6.00

Bolners FIESTA BRAND
TEXAS  STEAK  SEASONING

Texas Style Steak Seasoning

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14 oz plastic bottle

Want your steaks to turn out like a quality Texas steak house ?  Here's the secret.  Sprinkle on any cut of steak, let marinate for several hours (I add a couple of shots of Worcestershire sauce) and grill over a hot 'mesquite' fire.  A perfect blend for all cuts of beef !!
Item # 116
Price $4.00

Bolners FIESTA BRAND
Uncle Chris' GOURMET STEAK SEASONING
 
Uncle Chris' Gourmet Steak Seasoning

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5.5 oz. plastic bottle

Due to customers requesting we carry this item, it simply got my curiosity up.  I'm now hooked and not only on steaks.  I've found it is a perfect blend of spices to sprinkle on boiled new potatoes, pasta dishes like Pasta 'Alfredo' and I now add it when I make a batch of chili or a homemade pizza.

Item # 20184
Price $3.00 USD

Now available in the larger 20 oz size
Item # 20184 L
Price $10.00 USD


Bolners FIESTA BRAND
PICO DE GALLO con LIMON
 
Pico de gallo spice

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5 oz. plastic bottle

Another spice we started carrying due to customers asking for it.  A perfect blend of select red peppers, spices and lime powder.  The easy way to add fiery red pepper flavor and zesty lime zing to fresh fruit or any of your favorite foods!!  One of the 'secret' ingredients used by many cooks at the World Chili Cookoff in Terlingua, Texas.
Item # 1003
Price $3.00 USD

Bolners FIESTA BRAND
CARNE GUISADA MIX

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5 oz plastic bottle

All the right spices to make great carne guisada (mexican stew) that is served as a taco or on a bed of white rice.  Brown the stew meat, then simmer until tender. Add this Carne Guisada Mix and simmer for 15 more minutes. Muy sabrosa !!
Item # 104
Price $3.00

Bolners FIESTA BRAND
CHORIZO MIX

Bolner's Chorizo Spice Mix 8 oz.

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16 oz plastic bottle

Make your own CHORIZO (Mexican Sausage) in no time at all.  Just add to ground pork, then add vinegar & water. Let the chorizo mixture 'cure' for 24 hours, then get ready to eat some of the best chorizo you've ever had.  This 16 oz bottle is enough to make 15 lbs. of chorizo.  Great when mixed with scrambled eggs or Monterrey Jack cheese !!

Item # 105
Price $6.00
 
Bolners FIESTA BRAND
  GROUND COMINO (cumin)


Ground Cumin (comino)

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7 oz plastic bottle

An essential spice in TexMex cooking, Bolner's again provides the very highest in quality.  This 7 oz. bottle is economy priced and 'seal locked' for the utmost in freshness.  Compare the price on those small bottles and the number of ounces you actually get!
Item # 111
Price $5.00

Bolners FIESTA BRAND
JALAPENO SALT

Jalapeno Salt 7 oz bottle

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7 oz plastic bottle

Kick it up a notch with this great spice.  It's a natural on any potatoes, especially baked as well as corn on the cob.  Also a great topping for popcorn that blends with butter for basting any meat while bar-b-queing !!
Item # 112
Price $4.00

Bolner's FIESTA BRAND
HAMBURGER  DELUXE

Hambueger Deluxe Seasoning

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7 oz. plastic bottle

If you are like most folks, every time you make a batch of 'burgers you season it with something different looking for that special 'combination'.  Well, here is that 'special' concoction of all the right spices for the best tasting burgers you've eaten in a while !!

Item # 1004
Price $3.00 USD


Bolners FIESTA BRAND
SPANISH RICE Seasoning

Spanish Rice Seasoning

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4.5 oz plastic bottle

   All the right spices to make great Spanish Rice each
and every time.  Add 4 teaspoons to 1/4 cup of oil, 
        1 cup uncooked rice and 1-15 oz can of whole tomatoes.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

Item # 128
$3.00 USD


Bolners FIESTA BRAND
PINTO BEAN Seasoning

Pinto Bean Seasoning

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4.5 oz plastic bottle

All the right spices to make a pot of good ol' Pinto Beans.  Add a beer for 'Borracho Beans' and serve with hot  flour tortillas.

Item # 129
$3.00 USD


Bolners FIESTA BRAND
TAMALE  FIXINS KIT

Tamale Fixins Kit from Bolner's

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Leave it to the folks at Bolner's to come up with a packaged 'tamale kit' that includes 5 dozen hand picked corn shucks, the masa seasoning packet, the meat seasoning packet, and detailed directions for use.  Now you can make those great homemade tamales any time of the year, not just during the holidays.
Item # 113
Price $4.50

Bolners FIESTA BRAND
TAMALE CORN SHUCKS
Tamale Corn Shucks (dried)

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The highest quality corn shucks available anywhere.  Minimal waste and nice large dried corn husks for making those homemade tamales.  Just soak in warm water before using and make sure your guests know to remove them before eating. (remember Gerald Ford while in San Antonio?)
small               large
6 oz.               2 lbs
Item # 114        Item # 115
$3.00              $13.00

Colgin Brand
LIQUID SMOKE

Colgin Liquid Smoke

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4 oz glass bottle

Made in Dallas, Texas, this is the original 'Liquid Smoke' used to enhance and improve the flavor of many foods.  Use it on grilled, smoked, or baked foods to get that true Texas Mesquite or Hickory Flavor.  Especially good on BBQ pork ribs and baked brisket !!
Hickory             Mesquite
Item # 117        Item # 118
Price $3.00        Price $3.00

Pacific Choice Brands Gilroy Farms
MINCED GARLIC

Gilroy Farms Garlic in Oil
The 32 oz size has been discontinued by PCB.
We are able to offer the 4.25 oz. size below.
(also produced by PCB)

 

4.25 oz Gilroy Farms Garlic in Oil

The best prepared garlic available.  Are you tired of chopping garlic and then smelling like a garlic factory the next day?  Gilroy Farms can make your cooking faster and tastier with this freshly minced, packed in Oil, (not water) garlic.  Will last for months when refrigerated. 

Item # 119
Price $2.00


SAZON GOYA

Sazon Goya con Cilantro y Achiote

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1.41 ozs (8 packets)

That all important ingredient that can be used in any
dish, but of recent the chili cooks at the best cook offs
are winning with this 'secret weapon'.  Check out the
2001 Terlingua Chili Champion, Randy Moore's recipe
and notice he added it 3 different times in his winner !!
Here's the link : http://www.chili.org/rmoore.html

Item # 140
$3.00 USD


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