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2023 Sandia Select Hatch Red & Green Blend Chile (Hot) product image (primary)
A clear glass jar with a gold metal screw lid containing a visible mixture of chopped red and green peppers in liquid; a black wrap label with a central yellow badge and printed text encircles the jar mid-height.

The Fresh Chile Company

2023 Sandia Select Hatch Red & Green Blend Chile (Hot)

3.62/5 (8)
$9.95$12.95-23%
Out of Stock

This is a 2023 Sandia Select Hatch Red & Green Blend Chile in the Hot variety: a jarred blend of flame-roasted, thickly chopped (1-inch) red and green Hatch chiles with lime juice, salt, and garlic. It is designed as a versatile condiment or ingredient, commonly used on burgers, as a thicker, pepper-forward alternative to salsa, and for cooking into New Mexican-style dishes. The 16 oz (454g) jar is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, fat-free, and has no added sugar, with a heat level above average for Hatch chiles.

Color
Red & Green
Category
Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Condiments & Sauces > Hot Sauce
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Specifications

Flame-roasted Hatch red and green chile blend with lime juice, salt, and garlic. Hot, with above-average heat, in a 16 oz jar. No sugar added, no preservatives, vegan and gluten-free.

Contains flame-roasted 1-inch thickly chopped chiles. No dried or dehydrated pods. No sugar added, no preservatives. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, plant-based, and fat-free.

Color
Red & Green · red
Material
Green Chile, Red 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

  • flame-roasted
  • hot
  • 1-inch thickly chopped
  • no dried or dehydrated pods
  • no sugar added
  • no preservatives
  • vegan
  • gluten-free
  • dairy-free
  • grain-free
  • plant-based
  • fat-free
  • 2023 Sandia Select Hatch Red & Green Blend
  • above average heat level

Product Insights

The 2023 Sandia Select Hatch Red & Green Blend from The Fresh Chile Company is a $12.95 jar of flame-roasted, 1-inch chunks of certified Hatch Valley NuMex Sandia Select chile, jarred within 24 hours of harvest and preserved with lime juice instead of vinegar, requiring refrigeration after opening. Its flavor ranks top in NMSU panels and a native New Mexican calls it the only jarred Hatch that rivals fresh-roasted; buyers eat it by the spoon, on burgers, and in enchiladas and stews, with heat at 7,000–9,500 SHU and packaging praised as the best seen. The main tradeoff is reliability: despite successful deliveries and a Cowboy Kent Rollins endorsement, one buyer reports three paid early-August orders never arrived, and the 3.62-star average reflects delivery failures and heat shock, not jar quality.

Verified claims

Roast character
Flame-roasted 1-inch Hatch chunks are pepper-forward, not a purée
Order experience
Packaging praised, but one buyer reports three paid orders never arrived
Cultivar
Named NuMex Sandia Select, an NMSU-released cultivar documented since 2014
Flavor
NMSU panels ranked it top; a New Mexico native says it rivals fresh Hatch
Heat
Heat runs 7,000–9,500 SHU, above Big Jim and far below habanero
Flame roasting
Flame roasting tenderizes the chile and caramelizes its natural sugars.
Use cases
Buyers report eating it by the spoon and cooking it into dishes.
Authenticity
A native New Mexican says it is the only jarred Hatch that comes close to fresh-roasted.
Formulation
Green chile, red chile, lime juice, salt and garlic — lime juice, not vinegar, is the preservative; refrigerate after opening.
Ordering reliability
A buyer reports three paid orders placed in early August never arrived.
Sourcing
Certified Hatch Valley NuMex Sandia Select cultivar, flame-roasted and jarred within 24 hours.
Order fulfillment
One buyer reports three paid orders from early August never arrived.
Origin
Chiles are Certified Hatch Chile from Hatch, NM; New Mexico law reserves the Hatch label for region-grown chiles.
Freshness
Small-batch flame-roasted in Hatch, NM, and jarred within 24 hours of harvest.
Kent Rollins endorsement
Jar bears Cowboy Kent Rollins' praise; the same company bottles his own chile line.
Recipe fit
Rollins' enchilada recipe calls for roasted Hatch chiles; this jar is exactly that, pre-chopped.
Cooking uses
Buyers use it straight from the jar on burgers and as the closest jarred stand-in for fresh-roasted Hatch in enchiladas and stews.
Refrigeration
Open jar needs refrigeration; lime juice isn't shelf-stable like vinegar.
Packaging
Buyers call the packaging the best they've seen and a sign the company cares.
Label story
Label pairs protected HATCH origin with a dated 2023 lot and 24-hour field-to-jar process.
Gifting reliability
A buyer reports three paid early-August orders never arrived, so gift the jar in person.
Nutrition
200 mg sodium per ¼-cup serving; no added sugar, fat-free; salt helps preserve the jar
Storage
Opened jars must be refrigerated; lime juice is not shelf-stable like vinegar
Shipping reliability
One buyer reported three paid orders from early August never arriving; other buyers reported successful deliveries.
Rating context
The 3.62-star average across 8 reviews is pulled down by delivery failures and heat shock, not by jar quality.

Product record

Title
2023 Sandia Select Hatch Red & Green Blend Chile (hot)
Brand
The Fresh Chile Company
Price
$12.95 USD
Availability
Out of stock
Rating
3.62 stars, 8 reviews, scale 5

Buying Guide

0 comparisons · 6 sources

Uses

Use as a meal add-in or topping

Spoon it onto burgers or use it as a topping. Add it to enchiladas (including chicken enchiladas), tacos, soups, salsas, stews, huevos rancheros, and posole.[1,2,4,5]

Use as a salsa alternative

Use as a thicker, pepper-forward alternative to salsa.[3,6]

Give as an in-person gift

Give the jar as an in-person gift.[2]

Image Analysis

4 images
2023 Sandia Select Hatch Red & Green Blend Chile (Hot) product image (primary)
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Product

A clear glass jar with a gold metal screw lid containing a visible mixture of chopped red and green peppers in liquid; a black wrap label with a central yellow badge and printed text encircles the jar mid-height.

  • Container shapeClear cylindrical glass jar with slightly rounded shoulders and a rounded base visible at the bottom front.
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  • LidGold colored metal screw-on lid with visible ribbed outer edge and flat top.
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  • Contents appearanceChunked red and green pepper pieces suspended in an amber-tinted liquid with visible seeds and small herb flecks.
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  • Label bandMatte black textured wrap-around label covering the midsection of the jar.
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  • Central badge graphicYellow scalloped badge centered on the label with illustrative red chile icon integrated into the badge.
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  • Left pepper illustrationGreen stylized chile illustration printed on the label to the left of the central badge.
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  • Right pepper illustrationRed stylized chile illustration printed on the label to the right of the central badge.
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  • Small side emblemPartially visible small circular emblem or logo printed on the left side of the label; only a portion is visible at the image edge.Partial
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  • Front lower label ribbonNarrow black ribbon-like panel below the central badge containing a script-style line of text.
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  • Bottom contents windowClear glass panel below the label showing more chopped pepper pieces and seeds against the jar's interior.
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  • Text: top of badge“HATCH”
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  • Text: badge main“The Fresh CHILE Co.”
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  • Text: badge year“2023”
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  • Text: product line“Sandia Select”
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  • Text: flavor line“RED & GREEN BLEND”
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  • Text: net weight“16 fl oz (454g)”
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Packaging

A single black wrap label encircles the jar with a central yellow badge and printed product text; no separate outer packaging is visible.

  • Wrap label material lookLabel appears matte with a woven-texture print effect across the black background.
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  • Label central text blockProminent centered badge and stacked text lines printed on the front-facing label panel.
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Other

Studio-style product shot on a solid black background with even frontal lighting and a slight reflection on the glass; jar is centered and fully visible.

  • BackgroundUniform solid black background isolating the jar.
  • Lighting and reflectionEven frontal lighting producing soft highlights on the glass and a small specular reflection near the jar shoulder.
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  • Shot compositionProduct centered in frame and photographed straight-on showing the jar front and label clearly.

Colors

metallic gold· lid#BEA956matte black· label background#1D1A1Dwarm yellow· central badge#FDC319bright red· pepper pieces (red)#DC3B3Fmedium green· pepper pieces (green)
2023 Sandia Select Hatch Red & Green Blend Chile (Hot) product image 2
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2023 Sandia Select Hatch Red & Green Blend Chile (Hot) product image 3
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Product

A clear glass jar with a gold metal screw lid filled with chopped red and green chile pieces in a liquid; a full-wrap black printed label with a central yellow badge is visible on the jar front.

  • Jar bodyTransparent cylindrical glass jar with visible rounded shoulders and flat base; internal contents of chopped red and green pepper pieces suspended in a translucent liquid.
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  • LidGold-colored metal screw-top lid with fine ridged edge, centered on top of the jar.
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  • Contents detail - upperChopped pepper pieces visible through glass above the label showing mixed red, orange and green fragments and seeds suspended in a light-colored brine or oil.
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  • Contents detail - lowerDenser cluster of chopped red and orange pepper pieces and visible pale seeds and small green bits near the jar base below the label.
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  • Label material and placementMatte black full-wrap paper label covering the midsection of the jar with a subtle woven texture visible in the black field.
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  • Central badge logoYellow ornate shield-shaped badge centrally placed on the black label with red and black graphic elements and small decorative dots.
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  • Label artwork - peppersIllustrated vertical green chile on the left and red chile on the right flanking the central yellow badge.
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  • Front label scriptScript-style text on a small black banner below the yellow badge.
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  • Small print bandingThin decorative bands and small emblem elements appear at the left and right edges of the visible label wrap.
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  • Label text - headline“HATCH”
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  • Label text - brand line“The Fresh CHILE CO.”
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  • Label text - year“2023”
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  • Label text - product line“Sandia Select”
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  • Label text - product name“RED & GREEN BLEND”
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  • Label text - net contents“16 fl oz (454g)”
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Packaging

Glass jar packaging with a gold metal screw lid and a full-wrap printed paper label containing a central yellow badge, artwork of two chiles, and multiple printed text elements.

  • Container typeClear glass jar used as the packaging container.
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  • Closure typeGold metal screw-top lid with ridged edge indicating a threaded closure.
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  • Wrap labelPaper or film label wrapping the jar midsection printed black with a woven texture and full-color graphics.
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  • Packaging text - net contents“16 fl oz (454g)”
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Other

Studio-style product shot on a uniform neutral background with diffuse lighting and minimal visible shadow; crop is centered and shows the full jar vertically.

  • Shot compositionJar centered in frame, full vertical view from lid to base, minimal surrounding space.
  • BackgroundSolid neutral background with the jar isolated and no visible props or supporting surface.
  • Lighting and reflectionsEven, diffuse studio lighting with soft highlights on the glass and lid and faint internal reflections on jar surface.
  • Image qualitySharp, high-resolution image with clearly legible label text and visible texture on label.

Colors

metallic gold· lid#BEAB59bright red-orange· contents - red pieces#BF4221medium green· contents - green piecesmatte black· label backgroundPackaging#151215bright yellow· central badgePackaging#FFC816
2023 Sandia Select Hatch Red & Green Blend Chile (Hot) product image 4
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Product

A horizontal product label showing a central round yellow logo with stylized text, flanked by illustrated red and green chile peppers and product name text beneath; nutrition facts panel and certification icons appear on the right.

  • Central logo badgeA scalloped round badge centered on the label with a yellow fill and thin dark outline containing stacked text and small decorative elements; the badge has the words 'The Fresh CHILE CO.' with 'HATCH' in a small ribbon above and '2023' printed inside the badge.
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  • Product name lineBelow the central badge, bold text reads 'Sandia Select' above a larger line that reads 'RED & GREEN BLEND'.
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  • Size statement“A single-line size/weight statement under the product name reads '16 fl oz (454g)'.”
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  • Left and right pepper illustrationsA green chile illustration is positioned to the left of the central badge and a red chile illustration to the right; both are vertically oriented and slightly curved toward the badge.
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  • Black textured label backgroundThe label background is a nearly black textured pattern resembling woven fabric or crosshatch.
  • Small black callout strips“Small horizontal black rectangular strips with white text appear near each pepper; one on the left reads 'SPECIAL' and one on the right reads 'RESERVE'.”
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Packaging

A full-width product label is visible, including a left marketing block, central logo and product name, and a right-side nutrition facts panel with certification icons and a barcode.

  • Marketing headline“Prominent left-column headline in yellow reads 'TASTE THE FAMILY TRADITION'.”
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  • Left paragraph blockLeft-column paragraph block of white text telling the company origin and family tradition; block is several short lines in a narrow column.
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  • Contact and address lines“Several contact lines under the left paragraph include a website, email, phone number, social handle text and a physical address block.”
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  • Nutrition facts panelA vertical white nutrition facts panel is on the right edge showing serving information, calories, nutrient lines, and percentage daily values, with a barcode beneath or to the side.
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  • Certification icon block“A vertical column of round certification/attribute icons with labels appears to the left of the nutrition panel; visible icons include 'GLUTEN FREE', 'VEGAN', 'NO SUGAR ADDED', 'NO ADDITIVES', and 'PALEO'.”
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  • Barcode areaA barcode with accompanying small vertical text is visible adjacent to the nutrition facts panel near the bottom right.
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Other

The image is a flat, centered photograph of a single full-wrap label on a black textured background with even studio lighting and no visible props or hands.

  • Shot compositionHorizontal label image centered in frame with narrow top and bottom margins and small edge gutters left and right.
  • Background and lightingEven diffuse lighting with minimal harsh shadows; label artwork shows a slight sheen but no strong specular highlights.

Colors

very dark charcoal· label backgroundPackaging#1D1A1Dwarm yellow· central badge fill#F4BC1Bbright chili red· red pepper illustrationhatch green· green pepper illustrationpure white· label text and iconsPackaging#ECECEC

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

8 total
3.62

8 reviews · out of 5

★★★★★Travis

Delicious!

★★★★★Agnieszka

Yummy 🤤

ok

★★★★★ROSCOE RICHARDSON

it's ok what do you use it for?

Hot stuff

★★★★★George Garcia

Excellent 👌

Sandia Blend

★★★★★Peter Becker

The chili mix is nice and spicy with great NM flavor

2023 Sandia Select

★★★★★Peggy Roark

It is way too hot for me. Sorry I order 6.

Late Orders ...

★★★★★MICHAEL CASSIDY

I haven't received three orders that have been placed and paid for in early August.

2023 Sandra Select Hatch Red & Green Blend Chile

★★★★★Lindsay Bruns

Delicious! How wonderful it is to be able to bring a cherished piece of New Mexico into our Idaho kitchen. We adore the Land of Enchantment and were married there nearly 48 years ago. Tasting your chile reminded us of how perfect the Hatch chile is and we are impressed with all your company represents. Your packaging is the best we’ve ever seen and it told us that you care about your product and your customers. Cheers to being the BEST in your field…well done! 🌶️

Reddit Insights

3 threads · r/hotsauce, r/SalsaSnobs

Reddit users are largely positive about The Fresh Chile Company's products, especially the red and green hot Sandia chile, praising its flavor and closeness to fresh Hatch.

positive sentiment80% match

Most comments recommend the product and describe it as delicious, fresh, and close to authentic Hatch; only minor criticisms include blandness in some variants.

Themes

Close to fresh Hatch flavorpositive
Delicious and fresh product line (575)positive
Flavor differences between heat levelsmixed

Use Cases

  • As a topping/spread for burgers
  • As a thicker, pepper-forward alternative to salsa

Watch Out For

lowMedium green chile may taste a little bland; the red and green hot Sandia is more flavorful.
mediumSome users find the jarred chile has a slight sweetness they don't like.

Community Q&A

Is The Fresh Chile Company's jarred Hatch chile worth trying?
Yes, many users highly recommend it and say it's close to fresh Hatch.
Which heat level is best?
The red and green hot Sandia chile is more flavorful than medium green; extra hot Matador is also available.
How does it compare to fresh Hatch chile?
It's the only jarred Hatch product that comes close to fresh stuff.

Compared To

vs Fresh Hatch chile

Users say this jarred product is the closest to fresh Hatch chile they've had.

vs Medium green chile (same brand)

The red and green hot Sandia chile is more flavorful than the medium green, which some find bland.

vs Salsa

The chile is thicker and more pepper-forward than salsa.

Source Threads

  • Native New Mexican praises Fresh Chile Co's jarred Hatch as closest to fresh

    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 →

  • User loves 575 sauce, uses it on burgers

    575 is amazing. The ads got me on FB. Super delicious, unique flavor and very fresh. You can eat it with a spoon by itself but really good on anything. I’ve probably gone through 10 jars. Here’s a 575 burger I made. Do it!

    u/PennTechr/SalsaSnobsView thread →

  • Red and green hot Sandia chile more flavorful than medium green

    I ordered several jars of these as well. The medium green chilies are pretty good, but a little bland. I also ordered a jar of the red and green hot Sandia chile version, and that was much more flavorful. There's also an extra hot Matador version that I'd like to try. If you're looking for a little more flavor, they also offer salsas, but they obviously won't be as thick. I ordered a red enchilada sauce that I haven't tried yet. I would definitely recommend the red and green mixed chile version to anyone who's looking for something more pepper-forward in flavor and thicker than salsa.

    u/joefitzpatrickr/hotsauceView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://freshchileco.com/products/2023-sandia-select-hatch-red-green-blend-chile
Platform
shopify
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