Tinga Mexican Simmer Sauce

Tinga Mexican Simmer Sauce

$7.99 USD
$7.99 USD
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Tinga Mexican Simmer Sauce
  • Tinga Mexican Simmer Sauce
  • Tinga Mexican Simmer Sauce
  • Tinga Mexican Simmer Sauce
  • Tinga Mexican Simmer Sauce
Tinga Mexican Simmer Sauce

Tinga Mexican Simmer Sauce

Smoky, savory, and incredibly easy to use, Salsaology Tinga Simmer Sauce is inspired by the classic Mexican dish traditionally simmered with sautéed onion slices and shredded chicken or beef. As the fresh tomato and smoky chipotle pepper based sauce cooks, it blends with tender meat and softened onions to create a rich, saucy filling perfect for tacos, tostadas, burritos, and rice bowls.

Unlike jarred salsa, this is a true cooking sauce designed to simmer and coat every strand of shredded protein with balanced, smoky depth. The flavor builds quickly, making it one of the most versatile and approachable sauces in the Salsaology collection.

And it’s the easiest to prepare: simply combine with shredded store-bought rotisserie chicken, heat gently, and dinner is ready in minutes—no extra seasoning, no complicated steps.

Vegan
Non-GMO
Gluten Free
No Preservatives
No Added Sugar
No Fillers or Artificial Flavors
$7.99 USD
$7.99 USD

What Makes Our Sauce Different

Savory, Tomato-Forward Comfort

Inspired by Puebla’s classic tinga—rich, balanced, and gently smoky.

Layered & Simply Delicious

Built for depth and warmth, with a subtle spice making it approachable for everyone.

Comfort Made Simple

All the savory depth of traditional tinga, streamlined for everyday cooking.

Simple Ingredients. Serious Flavor.

Thoughtfully Crafted Ingredients

This Tinga Simmer Sauce is built on a base of organic tomatoes, providing natural body and balanced acidity with chipotle chiles in adobo that deliver the signature smoky depth that defines traditional tinga. The organic apple cider vinegar adds brightness and to the sauce as it simmers while the Mexican oregano contributes aromatic complexity, complementing savory aromatics and warming spices that develop richness during cooking.

organic tomatoes, water, onion, garlic, organic tomato paste (organic tomatoes), chipotles in adobo(water,chipotle peppers,onion,vinegar, organic apple cider vinegar, tomato paste,salt,dry peppers,sugar, soybean oil and spices), sea salt and spices.
Nutritional Facts

How to use it

Real Cooking. Fewer Steps
Stainless steel pressure cooker with digital display on a white background

Pressure Cooker

Fast, Flavor-Forward

Add everything, set the timer, and enjoy deeply developed flavor in about 30 minutes, start to finish.
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Slow Cooker

Set It & Forget It

Combine ingredients and let the sauce do the work. Slow cooked flavor with minimal effort, perfect for hands-off meals.
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Stovetop

Simmer & Serve

Add your protein and vegetables, pour in the sauce and simmer until rich, tender, and ready to serve.

Flavor Origin

Puebla, Mexico

Tinga originated in Puebla in the late 1800s, with several variations documented in a Pueblan cookbook as early as 1885. The word tinga comes from the Indigenous Náhuatl language and means “shredded,” referring to the tender shreds of meat traditionally used in this classic preparation.

While tinga is now enjoyed throughout Mexico in many forms, the most recognized version is tomato- and chipotle-based—savory, gently smoky, and deeply comforting. Our sauce reflects that traditional Puebla-style character, delivering layered flavor in a format designed for modern kitchens.

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In Mexican cooking, salsa simply means sauce.

Salsaology is our study of how place, time, and tradition shape flavor - so you can experience dishes once reserved for special occasions, any day of the week.

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Recipe Inspiration

Chicken Tinga Tostadas

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Shrimp Tinga

Jackfruit Tinga with onions in a pan next to tortillas on a wooden surface

Jackfruit Tinga Bowls

From My Kitchen To Yours

Salsaology was created by Lori, a professionally trained Mexican chef, inspired by the flavors she grew up cooking with her family. Each sauce is rooted in traditional recipes and made with clean ingredients so you can bring authentic Mexican flavor to the table in minutes.
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Authentic Tinga Mexican simmer sauce inspired by Puebla. Tomato forward and smoky chipotle chile savory, and easy to cook.

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