The Fresh Chile Company
2023 Big Jim Hatch Red & Green Blend Chile (Medium)
2023 Big Jim Hatch Red & Green Blend Chile (Medium) is a 16 oz jar of flame-roasted, 1-inch chopped red and green Hatch chiles with lime juice, salt, and garlic. It is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, fat-free, and contains no sugar added. This ready-to-use chile blend is intended as a condiment for southwestern dishes like tacos, burgers, tamales, and eggs; customer reviews rate it 4.89/5 and note its medium heat and fresh, roasted flavor close to freshly harvested Hatch chile.
- Color
- Red & Green
- Style
- rustic, artisan
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Condiments & Sauces > Relish & Chutney
- MPN
fcc-blend-big-jim-med-jar
Specifications
A medium-heat blend of flame-roasted Big Jim Hatch red and green chiles with lime juice, salt, and garlic. Vegan, gluten-free, no sugar added.
Flame-roasted 1-inch thick chopped chiles, no dried or dehydrated pods, no preservatives, no sugar added, grain-free, plant-based, fat-free.
- Color
- Red & Green · red
- Style
- rustic, artisan
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 1.6 lb
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Condiments & Sauces > Relish & Chutney
Additional Attributes
- Big Jim Hatch
- Red & Green Blend
- Medium heat
- Flame roasted
- 1-inch thick chopped chiles
- Ripe pinto chiles
- No dried or dehydrated pods
- No sugar added
- No preservatives
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Grain Free
- Plant Based
- Fat-Free
- Southwest cuisine
- 16 oz jar
- 2023 crop year
Product Insights
This jarred Hatch chile from a family-owned Hatch Valley producer is the closest jarred product to fresh-roasted harvest chiles, according to a native New Mexican. It contains flame-roasted Big Jim pods—a protected New Mexico cultivar—cut into 1-inch chunks, cooked and jarred within 24 hours of harvest using only the chiles' own juice instead of water, with lime juice for acidity and shelf stability. The red-green blend pairs mild green pieces with hotter, sweeter red pieces, giving a medium heat that can actually run 4,000–8,000 SHU, and a drier, smoky, thick-textured topping that buyers use on eggs, tacos, burgers, and mac and cheese. Its notable tradeoff is a pronounced natural sweetness (no added sugar) that some find too sweet and adjust with salt, and shipping labels are occasionally damaged, causing delivery delays. At a sale price of $9.95 per 16-oz jar, it matches the per-jar cost of a 505 three-pack while offering a more authentic, chunky, fresh-roast substitute.
Verified claims
- Provenance
- The Hatch label is a legally protected New Mexico origin claim, enforced by a 2012 state labeling law.
- Processing
- Producer's standard is to flame-roast, chop, cook, and jar within 24 hours, using the chiles' own juice instead of water.
- Value
- At the $9.95 sale price, a 16 oz jar costs about the same per jar as a 505 three-pack.
- Cultivar
- Big Jim is a named NMSU-released Hatch Valley cultivar with protected New Mexican provenance.
- Thick flesh
- Big Jim's thick walls, bred for record-size pods, keep the 1-inch pieces chunky and meaty.
- Harvest-to-jar speed
- Processed within 24 hours of harvest; field-to-jar in 48 hours
- Roast method
- Flame-roasted for 6–8 minutes until the skin blisters and pulls from the flesh
- Versus 505
- Brand claims chefs prefer its drier, smoky Hatch style over 505
- Roast process
- Propane-drum flame-roasted and jarred within 24 hours of harvest
- Maturity blend
- Red & Green Blend is one Big Jim harvest at two ripeness stages — green mild, red hotter and sweeter.
- Freshness
- Field-to-jar in 48 hours, from a 30-day red-chile season, using fresh not dried pods.
- Heat
- Rated medium, Big Jim can run 4,000–8,000 SHU — hotter than the 2,500 SHU guide — and heat varies by red/green piece.
- Authenticity
- A native New Mexican calls it the only jarred Hatch product that comes close to fresh-roasted harvest chiles.
- Cooking fit
- Buyers use it on eggs, tacos, quesadillas, and mac and cheese, where the medium heat adds depth without dominating.
- Storage
- Chunky 1-inch flame-roasted chile pieces in juice — a topping, not a pureed sauce; shelf-stable until opened.
- Sourcing & process
- Family-owned Hatch Valley producer jars flame-roasted Big Jim within 24 hours; no freeze-hold or water thinner.
- Price context
- Sale price $9.95 sits within a dollar of 505's ~$9.76/16-oz; list $12.95.
- Body
- The jar's liquid is the chiles' own juice, not water, so it stays thick.
- Texture
- The jar holds intact 1-inch flame-roasted Big Jim chunks, not a smooth sauce.
- Sweet-salt balance
- Big Jim's own sugars make it sweet (no sugar added); buyers who find it too sweet add a pinch of salt.
- Acid balance
- Lime juice acidifies the jar below pH 4.6, giving a citrus tang instead of a vinegar bite.
- Use cases
- Buyers use it on eggs, tacos, quesadillas, and burgers, where its sweetness balances salted proteins.
- Shelf life
- Lime juice keeps the unopened jar shelf-stable; refrigerate after opening.
- Acidity
- Acidity comes from lime juice, not vinegar.
- Common uses
- Buyers use it hot or cold on eggs, tacos, burgers, mac and cheese, and grilled meats.
- Fresh-roast substitute
- Wet-packed fresh flame-roasted chiles stand in for freshly roasted Hatch.
- Freezing
- Buyers freeze it in small packets and it thaws with texture intact
- Seasoning
- Reddit users find it sweet and say it needs added salt in cooked dishes
- Heritage
- Family-owned Hatch Valley company, founded on a family fresh-chile recipe.
- Taste profile
- Drier, smoky, hand-roasted style that can run hotter than a typical medium.
- Shipping reliability
- Buyers report cut or damaged shipping labels causing delayed or misdelivered packages; confirm gift addresses with the carrier.
Product record
- Title
- 2023 Big Jim Hatch Red & Green Blend Chile (medium)
- Brand
- The Fresh Chile Company
- Price
- $12.95 USD
- Availability
- Out of stock
- Rating
- 4.89 stars, 46 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 5 sourcesUses
Spoon over Mexican and Southwestern dishes
Add the chiles to tamales, quesadillas, chicken tacos, and burritos, or use them as a go-to addition to your favorite Southwestern meal.[2]
Add to eggs and avocado toast
Scramble the chiles into eggs, spoon them over morning eggs, or top avocado toast.[2]
Stir into soups, stews, and saucy dishes
Stir the chiles into soups, salsas, chile con carne, and homemade stews, or spoon them over enchiladas, posole, and slow-cooked pork.[1,3,4]
Top hot dogs, burgers, and jambalaya
Top hot dogs, hamburgers, and jambalaya with the chiles, or stir them into mac and cheese.[2]
Freeze for later tacos and soups
Freeze leftover chile in an ice tray to keep small portions handy for tacos and soups.[5]
Give as a gift
Give the jarred chile as a gift for chile lovers.[2]
Image Analysis
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Product
Clear glass mason-style jar with a gold metal screw lid containing a visible mixture of chopped green and red chiles in liquid; a full-wrap black textured label with a central yellow badge and illustrated red and green chile illustrations is applied around the jar midsection.
- Jar bodyClear cylindrical glass jar with rounded shoulder transitioning to a narrower neck and visible inner liquid and chopped chile pieces throughout.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.10 · w 0.74 · h 0.82 (high) - LidGold-colored metal screw lid with visible ribbed edge and flat top.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.02 · w 0.42 · h 0.12 (high) - Contents appearanceChunky chopped chile mixture visible through glass showing green and red pepper pieces suspended in an amber-colored liquid or brine.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.74 (high) - Label material and wrapBlack textured full-wrap label around the jar midsection covering the glass; label edges visible on left and right sides.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.42 · w 0.76 · h 0.33 (high) - Central badge graphicProminent yellow shield-shaped badge in the label center with multiple lines of text and a small red chile graphic integrated into the text.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.49 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (high) - Chile illustrationsTwo large stylized chile illustrations printed on the label flanking the central badge: a green chile on the left and a red chile on the right, both vertically oriented with stems up.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Lower label panelBlack lower label area under the badge with yellow script and block text identifying the product variant.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high) - Left circular markPartial circular logo or seal visible at the left edge of the label, mostly cropped by the image edge.Partial
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.53 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (medium)
Packaging
Paper or film label wrapped around the jar midsection with central yellow badge, black textured background, and printed illustrations and text; gold metal lid as closure.
- Label formatSingle-piece black textured wrap label applied around the jar midsection, covering a horizontal band of the glass.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.42 · w 0.76 · h 0.33 (high) - Badge text top“HATCH”
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.47 · w 0.10 · h 0.04 (high) - Badge main text“The Fresh CHILE CO.”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.50 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Badge year“2023”
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.58 · w 0.08 · h 0.04 (high) - Variant name“Big Jim”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.64 · w 0.22 · h 0.05 (high) - Blend description“RED & GREEN BLEND”
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.69 · w 0.30 · h 0.06 (high) - Net quantity text“16 fl oz (454g)”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.75 · w 0.16 · h 0.04 (high) - Right cropped ribbon text“RES”Partial
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.55 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain white background, centered framing with even lighting and a slight shadow under the jar; image shows the front-facing label and is tightly cropped around the jar.
- BackgroundPlain white background with no visible props.
- Framing and cropJar centered vertically and horizontally in the image with small margins to the left and right; full front face of the jar and label visible.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with a soft shadow visible under the jar near the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.87 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (medium)
Colors
bright green· jar contents - green piecestomato red· jar contents - red pieces#9B4B22metallic gold· lid#BCAA55matte black· label backgroundPackaging#151215warm yellow· central badgePackaging#FEC316- Jar bodyClear cylindrical glass jar with rounded shoulder transitioning to a narrower neck and visible inner liquid and chopped chile pieces throughout.
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Customer Reviews
46 total46 reviews · out of 5
It is delicious and just the right amount of heat
It is delicious and just the right amount of heat. I had it with tamales, quesadilla, chicken tacos.
Simply Delicious
Big Jim 575 Red / Green Medium is my go to topper for Hot Dogs , Hamburgers and even Jambalaya here in North Louisiana !!! When you find something this good you stick with it because of the Family Tradition behind it and the Quality Ingredients that go into it !
Great Hatch Chile ! ! !
Love the enhanced flavor.
Enjoy the chile on all kind of dishes,it enhances the flavor.Good for your health.
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fresh and tasty
Very good
Awesome Chilies. Great gift. Perfect texture and taste!
Very yummy. Good price. Will buy again.
Amazing chilies!!!!!! Yum! Should have ordered more! 😍🙂🙃
The chili is fantastic! But make sure to check the labels. Mine was cut off and said 3 then the street no. It’s 53. Ups delivered to wrong property
Perfect amount of heat and flavor
This was our favorite so far@
I ate it on everything I could think of to eat it on is so good! Now I can't seem to find the big Jim hatch chili blend Right now. I had bought two jars and now they're empty after 2 weeks with just me eating it.
Great addition to food. I like what you have done here.
Great tasting chiles! Added some to Mac and cheese and it was amazing! Can’t wait to make a burger and top it with these Chiles!
YESSSSS!!!! A clean, healthy product!!! No commercial “preservatives”. PERFECT!!! Thank you SO much Randy and Carol McMillan for the wholesome goodness found in your “Big Jim Red and Green Blend”! If you can get your formulation person to stabilize all the rest of your products with lime juice and salt especially an unrefined salt you will have an exemplary product line but this is an absolutely FANTASTIC start. Thank you again. I will be ordering more of this product for certain!!!! And telling my friends about it.
Highly recommended!
Love it. It’s like the ad I saw - there’s no water to dilute the chopped chile. It’s fantastic. I used to live in Albuquerque and like many locals, I’d roast, portion and freeze my own green chile every fall. Gotta say though, I’ve gotten lazy and started using some of the bottled products for convenience. Tried many of them and have to say this one’s the best. I’ll be a regular customer now. Thanks for the great product.
Goes well with all my favorite dishes
Big Jim Red Green Blend
This Chile is delicious!!!! I divide the jar up and freeze into small packets to use as needed when I make Chile. It freezes perfectly. I am buying more! YUM!
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/hotsauceReddit users in r/hotsauce mostly praise Fresh Chile Co's jarred Hatch chile as the closest to fresh New Mexico green chile, though a few note sweetness or a need for salt.
Multiple commenters strongly recommend the jarred Hatch chile and call it delicious, but some dislike its sweetness, find it needs salt, and one reports a bland papas red salsa.
Themes
Use Cases
- On burgers
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- Has anyone tried anything from Fresh Chile Co?
- Yes, many recommend it, especially the jarred Hatch chile as close to fresh.
Compared To
vs Hatch Chile Store frozen hatch chile
One user prefers frozen hatch chile from The Hatch Chile Store over Fresh Chile Co jarred chile because the jarred version has a sweetness they do not like.
Source Threads
Native New Mexican recommends Fresh Chile Co jarred Hatch chile
I'm native to NM. This is the only jarred Hatch product that comes close to the fresh stuff I get every harvest. I recommend it.
u/QuiverofSamr/hotsauceView thread →
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://freshchileco.com/products/2023-big-jim-hatch-red-green-blend-chile
- Platform
- shopify
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