The Fresh Chile Company
2023 Matador Hatch Green Chile (XHot)
2023 Matador Hatch Green Chile (XHot) is a 16 fl oz (454 g) jar of flame-roasted, thickly chopped Matador variety Hatch green chile in lime juice, salt, and garlic, with an above-average extra-hot heat level compared with other Hatch chile varieties. It is used as a topping or cooking ingredient for cheeseburgers, enchiladas, tacos, burritos, eggs, stews, pizza, and fries; each jar holds about 8 servings of 1/4 cup (60 g) at 25 calories, 0 g fat, 200 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, and 3 g total sugars per serving. The product is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, plant-based, fat-free, contains no added sugar or preservatives, and should be refrigerated after opening and used within seven days.
- Color
- Green
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Condiments & Sauces > Hot Sauce
- MPN
fcc-pg-matador-xhot-jar
Specifications
Special Reserve Matador Hatch Green Chile, an XHot varietal with thick 1-inch chopped chiles, flame roasted and packed with heat. Made with Hatch Green Chile, lime juice, salt, and garlic. Perfect for adding a spicy kick to burgers, enchiladas, and tacos.
Flame roasted; thickly chopped 1-inch pieces; made only with Matador chile variety; no dried or dehydrated pods; no sugar added; no preservatives; XHot above-average heat level; vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, plant-based, fat-free.
- Color
- Green · green
- Material
- Roasted Green Chile, Lime Juice, Salt, Garlic
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 1.6 lb
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Condiments & Sauces > Hot Sauce
Additional Attributes
- 2023
- Special Reserve
- XHot
- Matador
- Hatch Green Chile
- flame roasted
- thickly chopped
- 1-inch chopped
- no dried or dehydrated pods
- no sugar added
- no preservatives
- varietal
- above-average heat
- vegan
- gluten-free
- dairy-free
- grain-free
- plant-based
- fat-free
Product Insights
This 2023 Matador Hatch Green Chile (XHot) from The Fresh Chile Company captures a single Hatch Valley harvest in a thick, chunky jar—no watery sauce—with 1-inch Matador pieces running about 15,000 SHU (a 7–8 on the heat scale). The Matador cultivar is an NMSU-bred line descended from the 1913 New Mexico No. 9, and the Hatch name is legally protected for valley-grown chile; a native New Mexican calls it the only jarred Hatch close to fresh harvest. The recipe is pure: four ingredients, lime juice acidified below pH 4.6 for safe canning, no citric acid or preservatives. It works as salsa, cooking ingredient, or finishing condiment—heat mellows when simmered—and pairs with posole, carne adovada, and stews. The 2023 jar is a close-out at $9.95 versus the 2024 successor (575 Special Reserve, same recipe, cut, and heat), but it is currently out of stock, and buyer-reported ordering reliability is a real caveat: some orders have been missed or misdelivered, with shipping costs rising. Once opened, the label says enjoy within 7 days, though the Q&A allows a few weeks; unopened jars are shelf-stable for two years.
Verified claims
- Origin
- The Hatch name is a legally protected claim to valley-grown chile under New Mexico's 2012 labeling law.
- Heat
- Matador XHot runs about 15,000 SHU — roughly a 7–8 on a 1–10 heat scale.
- Texture
- Buyers report thick, chunky jar — 1-inch Matador pieces with little water, not a watery sauce.
- Cultivar lineage
- Matador is an NMSU-bred cultivar, descended from the 1913 New Mexico No. 9 release.
- Provenance
- Hatch on the label is a protected regional origin, not a generic pepper style.
- Hatch sourcing
- Single 2023 Hatch Valley harvest — a native New Mexican calls it the only jarred Hatch close to fresh.
- Ingredient purity
- Four ingredients only: Hatch green chile, lime juice, salt, garlic — no citric acid or preservatives
- Acidification
- Lime juice brings the jar below pH 4.6, the FDA's safe-canning threshold
- Cooking uses
- Buyers use it as salsa, cooking ingredient and finishing condiment — on eggs, hash browns, pizza, burritos and in stews.
- Family heritage
- One 30-day Hatch harvest per year, from a fifth-generation New Mexico farming family that began with holiday gift jars.
- Ordering reliability
- Buyers report missed or misdelivered packages, plus higher shipping costs than before.
- Authenticity
- A native New Mexican buyer calls it the only jarred Hatch close to fresh harvest.
- Fulfillment
- At least two buyers report their orders lost or delivered to the wrong address.
- Flavor
- Hatch Valley-grown chile measures 23% higher pyrazine than chile grown elsewhere.
- Vintage
- 2023 jar is a single-harvest close-out at $9.95 vs $11.95 for the 2024 vintage.
- Successor
- 575 Special Reserve is this 2023 jar's 2024 successor with the same recipe, cut, and heat.
- Shipping
- A repeat 575 buyer reports Fresh Chile Co's shipping cost rose on their last order.
- Cooking behavior
- Heat mellows when simmered; buyers report using it from eggs to stews
- Close-out value
- 2023 jar matches the 2024 575 Special Reserve recipe at $9.95 vs $11.95
- Stew cooking
- Grower notes and cooks pair it with posole, carne adovada, and long-simmered sauces.
- Shelf life
- Unopened jar is shelf-stable for two years.
- After opening
- Label says enjoy within 7 days; Q&A allows a few weeks.
- Delivery reliability
- Two of 28 reviews report packages lost or misdelivered; tracked shipping is the only real protection.
Product record
- Title
- 2023 Matador Hatch Green Chile (xhot)
- Brand
- The Fresh Chile Company
- Price
- $12.95 USD
- Availability
- Out of stock
- Rating
- 4.61 stars, 28 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesUses
Spice up meals with an extra-hot green chile condiment
This thickly chopped, extra-hot Hatch green chile is pitched by the merchant for cheeseburgers, enchiladas, and tacos, and reviewers report using it on hash browns and eggs for weekend breakfasts. Its thick, scoopable texture also makes it work as a dip, salsa, or sauce straight from the jar.[1]
For cooking with authentic New Mexico green chile heat
Home cooks reach for this extra-hot chopped Hatch green chile when they want authentic New Mexico green chile flavor — reviewers say it brings back that real taste without tomato skins. Reported uses include enchiladas, stews, hash browns, dipping, or enjoying it straight from the bottle, and one customer describes the flavor as great for cooking with and adding heat.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| 2023 Matador Hatch Green Chile (xhot): Choose this if you want an extra-hot chopped Hatch green chile: Matador is an XHot variety with above-average heat that reviewers say builds as you eat but is not punishing, and the jar is 1-inch-thick chunks rather than a watery sauce. Reviewers also report real roasted, smoky New Mexico green chile flavor with no tomato skins, and it works on hash browns and eggs, in enchiladas or stews, or as a thick scoopable condiment. Note the label says to refrigerate after opening and enjoy within seven days, and the merchant positions the cheeseburger and taco uses as suggestions rather than proven results.[1,2] | 575 Matador Hatch Red & Green Chile (xhot): Choose this for the top of the brand's heat scale: the brand lists its XHot level at 15,500 Scoville heat units and calls it its most intense option. The 16 oz (454g) jar is a red & green blend of thickly chopped Matador chile with no added water; reviewers report a thick salsa texture that coats chips and goes with almost anything, and it's vegan, gluten-free, and has no added sugar. If deep roasted flavor beyond the heat is what you're after, one reviewer found it just okay.[3,4,5] | 575 Sandia Select Green Hatch Green Chile (hot): Choose this if you want a genuinely hot Hatch green chile: the merchant describes Sandia Select as one of the hottest and most flavorful Hatch varieties, with smoky, earthy depth and thick, meaty pods. It's a small-batch, 100% Certified Hatch varietal that is fire-roasted by hand, chopped into hearty 1-inch pieces, jarred within 48 hours of harvest, and free of blends, fillers, sugar, and preservatives. The merchant positions it as the choice for chile lovers who crave real heat without sacrificing flavor, though shoppers wanting a milder balance may prefer a different variety.[6] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Clear glass jar with a gold metal screw lid containing chopped green chile. A black printed wrap label with a central yellow badge and green chile illustrations encircles the jar mid-body.
- Container shapeCylindrical clear glass jar with slightly rounded shoulders and a visible glass lip under the lid.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.06 · w 0.72 · h 0.88 (high) - LidGold-colored metal screw-top lid with concentric ridged edge and an inner sealing disk visible at the jar rim.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - ContentsFinely chopped green chile pieces in a translucent green liquid, seeds and small dark flecks suspended throughout.
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x 0.17 · y 0.14 · w 0.66 · h 0.70 (high) - Label material and wrapMatte black wrap-around label with a woven-texture graphic background covering the jar mid-body.
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x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Central badge graphicYellow shield-shaped badge centered on the label with decorative border and small graphic elements.
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x 0.35 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high) - Chili illustrationsTwo vertical stylized green chile illustrations flank the central badge, one on each side, printed on the black label.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high) - Small decorative heartSmall heart-shaped decorative mark printed inside the badge near the right edge of the badge interior.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.48 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (medium)
Packaging
A printed wrap label is visible with multiple legible text elements including product name and volume.
- Brand badge top text“HATCH”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.39 · w 0.16 · h 0.04 (high) - Main logo text“The Fresh CHILE CO.”
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x 0.39 · y 0.42 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Year text“2023”
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x 0.47 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high) - Product name script“Matador”
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x 0.40 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.05 (high) - Product descriptor“GREEN CHILE”
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x 0.39 · y 0.63 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high) - Net weight statement“16 fl oz (454g)”
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x 0.43 · y 0.69 · w 0.14 · h 0.04 (high) - Left-side partial graphicPartial circular logo and decorative marks are visible on the left label edge but text there is cropped and not legible.Partial
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.49 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a clean white background with even frontal lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Shot compositionJar centered vertically and horizontally, photographed from a near-frontal viewpoint showing full label face.
- BackgroundUniform white background with no visible props or surface texture.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with a faint soft shadow cast below the jar and subtle highlights on the glass and lid.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with sharp focus on jar and label; no motion blur.
Colors
olive green· jar contents#947B23warm gold· lid#C2AC54matte black· label backgroundPackaging#120E11bright yellow· central badgePackaging#FFCA16deep green· chili illustrationsPackaging#397947- Container shapeCylindrical clear glass jar with slightly rounded shoulders and a visible glass lip under the lid.
- 02
Product
Front label artwork for a jar of green chile: central yellow ornamental badge with stylized logo, two illustrated green chile peppers flanking the badge, and textual product name and subtext below.
- Central badgeYellow ornamental shield-shaped badge centered on the label with a small stylized green chile illustration inside the badge and the year '2023' printed near the bottom of the badge.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high) - Flanking chilesTwo large illustrated green chile peppers, one on each side of the central badge, shown vertically with stems at the top and a painterly speckled texture.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.48 (high) - Product name bannerBlack ribbon-style banner beneath the badge containing the script word 'Matador' in yellow and 'GREEN CHILE' in block capitals below the banner.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.62 · w 0.25 · h 0.17 (high) - Small heart markSmall hand-drawn heart shape printed in black inside the right side of the yellow badge.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.39 · w 0.02 · h 0.03 (medium) - Textured backgroundDark charcoal to black woven fabric texture fills the entire label background behind graphics and text.
- Left narrative blockLeft side contains a multi-paragraph white uppercase narrative about the family tradition printed in a condensed hand-lettered font with an orange heading 'TASTE THE FAMILY TRADITION' at the top.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.66 (high) - Legible left heading text“TASTE THE FAMILY TRADITION”
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x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.07 (high) - Website text“WWW.FRESHCHILECO.COM”
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Contact line“SERVICE@FRESHCHILECO.COM”
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x 0.04 · y 0.71 · w 0.22 · h 0.05 (high) - Social handle“@THEFRESHCHILECO”
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x 0.04 · y 0.76 · w 0.22 · h 0.04 (high) - Certification medallionCircular Hatch CHILE certified logo in white and red located below the left side narrative block near the bottom center-left of the label.
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x 0.29 · y 0.66 · w 0.11 · h 0.16 (high) - Size text under product name“16 fl oz (454g)”
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x 0.47 · y 0.75 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (high)
Packaging
Right-side nutrition facts panel and ingredient list printed in black-and-white; vertical barcode and several circular claim icons align along the panel edge.
- Nutrition facts heading“Nutrition Facts”
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high) - Servings and size“About 8 servings per container”
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x 0.78 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.03 (high) - Serving size text“Serving size 1/4 cup (60g)”
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x 0.78 · y 0.15 · w 0.20 · h 0.03 (high) - Calories entry“Calories 25”
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x 0.79 · y 0.21 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Nutrition table entries“Visible rows include Total Fat 0g 0%, Cholesterol 0mg 0%, Sodium 200mg 9%, Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%, Dietary Fiber 1g 4%, Total Sugars 3g, Protein 1g, Calcium 12mg 0%, Iron 1mg 6%, Potassium 222mg 4%”
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Ingredients label vertical“INGREDIENTS: ROASTED GREEN CHILE, LIME JUICE, SALT, GARLIC, PROCESSING [obscured] ALSO REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING ENJOY WITHIN THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS.”Partial
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x 0.98 · y 0.29 · w 0.02 · h 0.44 (medium) - BarcodeVertical barcode with numeric bars at far right edge of the label
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x 0.93 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.33 (high) - Claim icons columnColumn of circular yellow icons on a vertical strip left of the nutrition panel with labels including 'GLUTEN FREE', 'VEGAN', 'NO SUGAR ADDED', 'NO ADDITIVES', and 'PALEO' printed adjacent to each icon.
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x 0.73 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.62 (high)
Other
Single flat label image photographed straight-on with even lighting and soft shadowing; image is wide and shows full wraparound label on a textured dark background.
- Shot compositionWide, horizontal crop showing entire label artwork including left narrative panel, central branding, and right nutrition panel.
- Lighting and reflectionEven diffuse lighting with no strong specular highlights; small soft shadowing at lower edges of graphics.
- Image qualityHigh resolution and sharp; small vertical text on the far right is partially obscured by narrow column cropping making some characters unreadable.
Colors
warm golden yellow· central badge#FDC42Aspeckled forest green· illustrated chiles#537C3Ccharcoal black· label backgroundPackaging#1A161Awhite· nutrition panelPackaging#F1F1F1vibrant orange yellow· accent text and small graphics#FCBC19- Central badgeYellow ornamental shield-shaped badge centered on the label with a small stylized green chile illustration inside the badge and the year '2023' printed near the bottom of the badge.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
27 total27 reviews · out of 5
Loved it! Loved spicy chilis Please make more it’s been sold out for a while
Delivered to the wrong address. Never got the product. I've not bought anything from them since.
Great flavor and great for cooking with an adding that heat
I never received my items from Fresh Chile
So fresh and full of flavor. They taste amazing with hash browns and everything else.
I enjoy the green better and I do the red. No tomato skins in this one
Best grab chile out there!
Too much cumin
Spicy and absolutely delicious!
Hatch
The very best ever!!!
Great product!
Amazingly delicious!
Deliciously smoky green chile flavor and thicker than molasses in the wintertime. Simply amazing!
This stuff is so delicious..plenty of flavor to match the heat
I love heat! And this fits the bill, though it’s not just insane heat to punish the consumer, but has an awesome flavor that comes on as you eat.
Authentic New Mexico Green Chile that taste great will be ordering more
Great in Chili !!.
Love it!
Loved it!
Great stuff I can not recommend enough
Delicious 100% Recommend
Absolutely delicious!
5 stars
Great roasted chile flavor. Big, thick slices. Not a lot of water. Great heat. Definitely my favorite. Please continue to do more varietals next year! Pssst, maybe a Lemitar version! ;)
Happy customer
Outstanding flavor heat and taste
Fabulous
I think this is a new favorite, actually didn’t find it too hot just delicious.
OH Buddy! So Good Thanks
Brought back the real green chile taste in the convenience of my own home :-)
All of their products I have tried are great
Matador chile
Matador is my favorite because I like the heat it has.. the flavor is outstanding. I'm so glad I found your company..
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/Costco, r/SalsaSnobs, r/hotsauceReddit users are generally enthusiastic about The Fresh Chile Company's jarred Hatch green chile, praising its versatile, near-fresh flavor, though shipping cost increases draw some frustration.
Most comments are positive, calling it amazing, delicious, and the only jarred Hatch product close to fresh; minor negative sentiment about shipping costs and one note about an unwanted sweetness.
Themes
Use Cases
- As a topping or mix-in for eggs, burritos, pizza, burgers, fries, stews, corn dogs, omelets, bread, grits, and pasta
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- What can I do with a jar of Hatch green chile?
- Use it like a salsa or topping on eggs, burritos, pizza, burgers, fries, stews, corn dogs, omelets, bread, grits, pasta, and more; freeze leftovers in smaller containers.
- Does jarred Hatch green chile taste as good as fresh?
- According to a native New Mexican, this is the only jarred Hatch product that comes close to the fresh stuff available at harvest.
Compared To
vs Fresh Hatch chile
A native New Mexican says this is the only jarred Hatch product that comes close to the fresh stuff from harvest.
Source Threads
Versatile uses for the jarred chile
Anything you want green chili on or in. My faves are green chili stew, burritos slathered in green chili gravy, French fries covered with green chili gravy and cheese, green chili corn dogs are sublime,omelets, homemade bread, grits and green chili, pizza, and on and on. Some even like green chili ice cream . If you’re referring to the size of the jar, freeze it in smaller containers.
u/[deleted]r/CostcoView thread →
Fresh Chile Company green chile praised but shipping costs frustrate
Never tried 505 but I've ordered twice from the fresh Chile company. I tried three red, and three of the green medium heats of the 575. They are both good but the red doesn't sit well post gallbladder removal. I've reordered 12 of the green, down to my 3rd to last bottle now, and I love the green. I am however irritated about the shipping increase from my last order.
u/[deleted]r/SalsaSnobsView thread →
Native New Mexican endorses the jarred Hatch product
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-matador-hatch-green-chile-xhot
- Platform
- shopify
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