I hope our fearless moderator will indulge me… If not nuke this post from orbit and I won’t complain..
I have coveted a Vitamix blender for years, especially since I started making salsa.
I saved my pennies and lucked into a sale on Q V C and decided to order one at last. It’s a Vitamix Explorian E310 model. About the 3rd step down from their absolute top of the line models but I’m very happy.
I’m fully stocked on salsa for the moment but will post my experience making salsa with it as soon as I make a new batch!
Succotasche
And? Let’s hear it. Been wanting one myself
JosephsMythJr
I use a food processor so I don’t get a salsa-flavored smoothie.
tungpunchmyfartbox
Oh shit I thought this was the vitamix sub! You are going to love it!! I’ve had mine for 4 years with no problems. My favorite thing to make is citrus cilantro tomatillo ranch, mmmm and it’s so easy to clean! Just a few drops of dish soap and take a few seconds to work it up to max and let it blast for like 30 seconds or more, it makes a soap foam smoothie that should clean the entire insides. Then rinse, air dry and put it away. Enjoy! I look forward to your salsa when you make it
Einsteins_coffee_mug
Not only will it chop up your salsa, it’ll crema the hell out of your avocado crema, and then turn your ice into the smoothest mango margarita you’ve ever had.
It’s the taco night quarterback for sure.
jaymed83
I have a ninja blender that I’ve used as my work horse for 3 years. It has never disappointed me. Is this blender that much better? If so, how?
CantFireMeIquit
Over kill
MattGhaz
I want one of these so bad. I’m 90% sure that the reason others have a better “consistency” than me is that they have a $400 blender compared to my $30 dollar one and nothing to do with ingredients or recipe!
sikkient
Molcajete still tastes better…
KellyNtay
After years of making salsa-a Kitchen aid HandHeld blender has been the best for my needs. Easy cleanup and one glass jar mixing. But I would love a Vitamix!
dogboystoy
I was thrilled when I dropped the coin on the Cuisinart 14 cup beast of a food processor. Now you have me looking at blenders. The one I have is cheaper, and works fine. But I like having quality equipment.
Pretend-Flamingo-525
Love mine. I’ve had it for over 15 years! It’s a beast for sure! Have fun with it.
_lilkash_
I didn’t know that it was possible for a blender to blend as well as the Vitamix until I got one. Didn’t know smoothies could be so smooth, hummus could be so creamy, and frozen daiquiris could not be filled with tiny ice chunks. My favorite kitchen appliance!!
tardigrsde
I’m not sure anyone will see this, but a few points addressing comments in the thread…
* I did not buy the Vitamix primarily for making salsa. * I make a green drink/smoothie/protein shake every day. In the last 6 years I have burned out 3 900W nutribullet personal blenders @ $80+ each. Had I purchased the Vitamix back then, I’m sure I would never have had to replace it. * There have been a number of threads here in SalsaSnobs discussing the preferred device for salsa making. I have been using an 25 year old 11 cup Cuisinart food processor for that purpose. I have said before that I have better control of the final texture using the food processor rather than a blender. That food processor has been the best money I ever spent on a kitchen utensil. * Finally, I have often wondered if a high end blender with finer speed control and a pulse lever could give me the same level of control so I’m looking forward to experimenting.
Thanks to the fearless mods for allowing this “non-salsa” thread to flourish and it seems that most (if not all) respondents have been enjoying the discussion.
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I hope our fearless moderator will indulge me… If not nuke this post from orbit and I won’t complain..
I have coveted a Vitamix blender for years, especially since I started making salsa.
I saved my pennies and lucked into a sale on Q V C and decided to order one at last. It’s a Vitamix Explorian E310 model. About the 3rd step down from their absolute top of the line models but I’m very happy.
I’m fully stocked on salsa for the moment but will post my experience making salsa with it as soon as I make a new batch!
And? Let’s hear it. Been wanting one myself
I use a food processor so I don’t get a salsa-flavored smoothie.
Oh shit I thought this was the vitamix sub! You are going to love it!! I’ve had mine for 4 years with no problems. My favorite thing to make is citrus cilantro tomatillo ranch, mmmm and it’s so easy to clean! Just a few drops of dish soap and take a few seconds to work it up to max and let it blast for like 30 seconds or more, it makes a soap foam smoothie that should clean the entire insides. Then rinse, air dry and put it away. Enjoy! I look forward to your salsa when you make it
Not only will it chop up your salsa, it’ll crema the hell out of your avocado crema, and then turn your ice into the smoothest mango margarita you’ve ever had.
It’s the taco night quarterback for sure.
I have a ninja blender that I’ve used as my work horse for 3 years. It has never disappointed me. Is this blender that much better? If so, how?
Over kill
I want one of these so bad. I’m 90% sure that the reason others have a better “consistency” than me is that they have a $400 blender compared to my $30 dollar one and nothing to do with ingredients or recipe!
Molcajete still tastes better…
After years of making salsa-a Kitchen aid HandHeld blender has been the best for my needs. Easy cleanup and one glass jar mixing. But I would love a Vitamix!
I was thrilled when I dropped the coin on the Cuisinart 14 cup beast of a food processor. Now you have me looking at blenders. The one I have is cheaper, and works fine. But I like having quality equipment.
Love mine. I’ve had it for over 15 years! It’s a beast for sure! Have fun with it.
I didn’t know that it was possible for a blender to blend as well as the Vitamix until I got one. Didn’t know smoothies could be so smooth, hummus could be so creamy, and frozen daiquiris could not be filled with tiny ice chunks. My favorite kitchen appliance!!
I’m not sure anyone will see this, but a few points addressing comments in the thread…
* I did not buy the Vitamix primarily for making salsa.
* I make a green drink/smoothie/protein shake every day. In the last 6 years I have burned out 3 900W nutribullet personal blenders @ $80+ each. Had I purchased the Vitamix back then, I’m sure I would never have had to replace it.
* There have been a number of threads here in SalsaSnobs discussing the preferred device for salsa making. I have been using an 25 year old 11 cup Cuisinart food processor for that purpose. I have said before that I have better control of the final texture using the food processor rather than a blender. That food processor has been the best money I ever spent on a kitchen utensil.
* Finally, I have often wondered if a high end blender with finer speed control and a pulse lever could give me the same level of control so I’m looking forward to experimenting.
Thanks to the fearless mods for allowing this “non-salsa” thread to flourish and it seems that most (if not all) respondents have been enjoying the discussion.