
FCC-MED-PEPPERS
Fresh Hatch Green Chile Peppers (Medium) – Big Jim & Charger
Fresh Hatch Green Chile Peppers (Medium) are whole, raw New Mexico chile peppers grown in Hatch Valley, featuring Big Jim and Charger varieties with a medium heat of 2,500–4,000 SHU. They are commonly roasted, peeled, and used in sauces, stews, salsas, stuffing, or as a topping for eggs, burgers, and other dishes. Available in approximately 5 lb, 10 lb, and 25 lb sizes; the peppers are shipped fresh and should be roasted before eating to develop flavor and remove tough skin.
- Color
- Green
- Style
- rustic, traditional, artisan
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Fruits & Vegetables > Fresh & Frozen Vegetables > Peppers
Size
- GTIN
51174198- MPN
fresh-med-4
Specifications
Fresh Hatch green chile peppers in medium heat, featuring Big Jim and Charger varieties. Grown in Hatch Valley, New Mexico, these peppers have a smoky, sweet, and earthy flavor with thick walls perfect for roasting, stuffing, and grilling.
Thick walls and meaty texture; ideal for roasting, stuffing, grilling, and blending into sauces. Authentic Hatch Valley flavor, harvested at peak ripeness and shipped fresh. No dried or dehydrated pods, no added sugar, no preservatives.
- Color
- Green · green
- Style
- rustic, traditional, artisan
- Occasion
- everyday, weekend
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 4 lb
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Fruits & Vegetables > Fresh & Frozen Vegetables > Peppers
Additional Attributes
- Big Jim & Charger varieties
- Hatch Valley, New Mexico
- medium heat (2,500-4,000 SHU)
- sweet, earthy, and smoky flavor
- thick walls, meaty texture
- roast & peel
- stuff & bake
- grill & chop
- blend into sauces
- authentic New Mexico flavor
- seasonal specialty
- harvested at peak ripeness
- shipped fresh
- no dried or dehydrated pods
- no sugar added
- no preservatives
- farm-to-table experience
- versatile for any recipe
Image Analysis
5 images- 01

Product
Three individual fresh green chile peppers photographed on a white background; each pepper shows a tapered, curved body with a short curved stem and glossy skin. One pepper (right) has pronounced longitudinal wrinkles and irregular surface texture.
- Count and arrangementThree whole chile peppers arranged roughly in a loose triangular grouping with stems oriented toward the top of the image.
- Overall shapeEach pepper is elongated and conical, tapering to a pointed tip; two peppers (left and center) have smoother, more uniform curved profiles while the right pepper is narrower with stronger curvature and surface undulations.
3 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.33 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.16 · w 0.31 · h 0.68 (high) - StemsEach pepper has a short, curved stem extending from a scalloped calyx; stems are textured and slightly darker green than the body.
3 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.10 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high) - Surface texture and finishPeppers display a glossy, slightly reflective surface with visible highlights; the rightmost pepper shows pronounced longitudinal wrinkles and shallow ridges along its length.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.16 · w 0.31 · h 0.68 (high) - Color variation on bodiesBodies show variations of bright to mid green with subtle vertical shading and lighter highlights along the curved surfaces.
3 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.33 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.16 · w 0.31 · h 0.68 (high)
Other
Clean studio shot on a white background with even, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; image is tightly cropped around the peppers with no props or packaging visible.
- Background and stagingPure white background filling the frame and isolating the peppers; no props or supporting surfaces visible.
- LightingEven diffuse studio lighting producing soft highlights and gentle shadows under and beside the peppers.
- Image cropping and compositionPeppers are fully visible and centrally composed with small even margins; no significant cropping of the peppers themselves.
Colors
bright green· pepper skin#7CAB43medium olive green· stems and calyx- 02

Product
A white plastic bucket held at chest height filled with glossy fresh green chile peppers; peppers are irregular curved shapes with visible stems and natural surface texture.
- ContainerWhite plastic bucket with rolled rim visible at top, held at chest level and partly cropped at bottom of image.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.62 · w 0.46 · h 0.36 (high) - Pepper pileHeap of medium-sized fresh green chile peppers filling the bucket; peppers show curved, tapered shapes, some with visible stems and occasional surface sheen and small blemishes.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.66 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Individual pepper detailSeveral peppers have pronounced S-shaped curves and pointed tips; surface appears smooth and glossy with highlights from sunlight.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Portrait-style outdoor lifestyle shot showing a man wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and plaid shirt standing in a field, holding the bucket of peppers; bright daylight with soft background blur.
- Person portraitMale subject facing the camera from mid-torso up, wearing a woven straw hat that casts shadow on his face and a button-up plaid shirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Straw hat detailWide-brimmed woven straw hat with patterned weave and slightly upturned brim edge visible around the head.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.07 · w 0.38 · h 0.25 (high) - Field backgroundOutdoors agricultural field with rows of green plants extending to a blurred horizon and distant hills under a clear sky.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 1.00 · h 0.37 (medium) - Lighting and focusBright natural sunlight from slightly left of camera produces distinct highlights on peppers and face; shallow depth of field keeps foreground sharp and background softly blurred.
Colors
bright green· pepperswhite· bucket#F3F1ED- ContainerWhite plastic bucket with rolled rim visible at top, held at chest level and partly cropped at bottom of image.
- 03

Product
A close-up view of multiple fresh green chile peppers with glossy skins and visible stems, resting inside a coarse woven burlap sack. Peppers are clustered across the lower-center of the frame with natural surface blemishes and highlights.
- Clustered peppersSeveral medium-length green chile peppers with curved, irregular shapes are piled together; many show visible stems and tapered ends.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.40 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (high) - Surface finishPeppers have a glossy, slightly reflective skin with bright specular highlights and occasional small surface dimples or blemishes.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high) - Stems visibleSeveral short green stems are attached to peppers; one prominent curved stem rises above the pile near the image center-right.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Varied pepper shapesIndividual peppers vary in curvature and plumpness: some are elongated and gently curved, others are shorter with a more bulbous midsection.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high)
Packaging
A coarse woven burlap sack cradles the peppers; the sack shows loose weave texture, folded edges, and frayed fibers.
- Burlap materialCoarse beige burlap fabric with an open woven texture forms a sack surrounding and supporting the peppers; individual fibers and a loose weave pattern are visible.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.58 · h 0.50 (medium); x 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.50 · h 0.48 (medium) - Sack opening and foldsThe burlap edges are folded back creating an open sack mouth through which peppers protrude; frayed thread ends are visible along a fold near the center.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.30 · w 0.44 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Shallow depth of field with a blurred agricultural background and a person in a hat; bright outdoor sunlight creates soft shadows and high contrast highlights.
- Shallow depth of fieldBackground is strongly out of focus while the peppers and immediate burlap are sharp, indicating a narrow depth of field and close focal plane.
- Blurred background figureA human figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat appears blurred in the upper-right background; facial and clothing details are indistinct.
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.06 · w 0.27 · h 0.20 (medium) - LightingStrong natural sunlight from above-left produces bright highlights on pepper skins and soft shadows inside the sack.
- Shot compositionSquare crop, low-angle close-up composed with peppers centered to lower-center and background horizon high in frame.
Colors
bright green· pepper skinnatural burlap beige· burlap sackPackaging- Clustered peppersSeveral medium-length green chile peppers with curved, irregular shapes are piled together; many show visible stems and tapered ends.
- 04

Packaging
A printed Nutrition Facts panel on a white rectangular label with black type and boxed grid lines, showing serving size, calories, nutrient amounts and a Daily Value footnote.
- Panel title“Nutrition Facts”
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.10 (high) - Serving size line“Serving size 1/2 Cup (75g)”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.11 · w 0.90 · h 0.08 (high) - Amount per serving and calories“Amount Per Serving Calories 30”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.90 · h 0.13 (high) - Percent Daily Value header“% Daily Value*”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.31 · h 0.04 (high) - Total Fat row“Total Fat 0g 0%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.33 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high) - Saturated Fat row“Saturated Fat 0g 0%”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.38 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Trans Fat row“Trans Fat 0g”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.42 · w 0.70 · h 0.04 (high) - Cholesterol row“Cholesterol 0mg 0%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.46 · w 0.90 · h 0.04 (high) - Sodium row“Sodium 0mg 0%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.51 · w 0.90 · h 0.04 (high) - Total Carbohydrate row“Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.56 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high) - Dietary Fiber row“Dietary Fiber 0g 0%”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.61 · w 0.86 · h 0.04 (high) - Total Sugars row“Total Sugars 4g”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.66 · w 0.86 · h 0.04 (high) - Includes added sugars line“Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.70 · w 0.86 · h 0.05 (high) - Protein row“Protein < 1g 1%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.75 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high) - Vitamin D row“Vitamin D 0mcg 0%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.81 · w 0.90 · h 0.04 (high) - Calcium row“Calcium 14mg 2%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.85 · w 0.90 · h 0.04 (high) - Iron row“Iron 0.9mg 4%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.89 · w 0.90 · h 0.04 (high) - Potassium row“Potassium 225mg 4%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.93 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high) - Daily value footnote“*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.”
- Panel grid and borderBlack rectangular border and multiple horizontal black rules separating lines and sections, forming a boxed Nutrition Facts layout.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (high)
Other
Centered crop of a black-on-white nutrition label with even lighting and no visible props; image is tightly framed around the label with minimal margin.
- Background and framingLabel is centered on a white background and fills most of the image with a small white margin and thin outer border visible.
- Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse lighting with no prominent shadows or reflections on the label.
- Image qualityHigh-contrast black text on white, sharp and legible throughout, no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
white· label backgroundPackagingblack· text and rulesPackaging#000000- Panel title“Nutrition Facts”
- 05

Product
Illustrated horizontal chile heat guide showing seven pepper illustrations aligned left-to-right with handwritten-style labels above each; a horizontal colored ribbon at the bottom labeled MILD, HOT, EXTREME.
- Bell pepper illustrationGreen bell pepper illustration with a short curved stem, glossy highlights and rounded lobes, positioned at leftmost illustrated row.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.24 · w 0.16 · h 0.36 (high) - Hatch chile illustrationLong, tapered green chile illustration (tallest pepper in the row) with a short curved stem at top, textured glossy surface and a slight downward curve at the tip.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.14 · h 0.60 (high) - Serrano illustrationSlim, medium-length green serrano-style pepper with a small stem, narrower than adjacent peppers.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.26 · w 0.06 · h 0.39 (high) - Cayenne illustrationThin red cayenne-style pepper, tapered and slightly curved, located between serrano and jalapeño.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.30 · w 0.04 · h 0.34 (high) - Jalapeño illustrationBulbous green jalapeño-style pepper with a curved stem and glossy highlights, larger in girth than serrano and cayenne.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.55 (high) - Habanero illustrationOrange habanero-shaped pepper with a small stem, rounded but irregular shape and smooth glossy surface.
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.28 (high) - Carolina Reaper illustrationSmall red bumpy pepper (wrinkled surface) with a short stem at far right of the illustrated row.
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.33 · w 0.04 · h 0.26 (high) - Heat ribbonWide horizontal ribbon near the bottom spanning nearly the full image with a left-to-right gradient from yellow-green through orange to dark red, containing three large words.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.74 · w 0.90 · h 0.18 (high) - Top decorative markSmall yellow decorative flourish and horizontal yellow brush stroke centered near the top above the main title.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (medium) - Main title textBold red title text across the top of the composition.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.06 · w 0.70 · h 0.16 (high) - Label row alignmentSeven pepper illustrations are arranged in a single horizontal row with short horizontal gray baseline marks behind them.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.96 · h 0.48 (high) - Title typography styleHandwritten/script style labels appear above each pepper and a larger bold display title appears at top center.
- Text: CHILE HEAT GUIDE“CHILE HEAT GUIDE”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Text: Hatch Chile“Hatch Chile”
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.18 · w 0.38 · h 0.06 (high) - Label: Bell Pepper“Bell Pepper”
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Label: Serrano“Serrano”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.22 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Label: Cayenne“Cayenne”
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Label: Jalapeño“Jalapeño”
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Label: Habanero“Habanero”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high) - Label: Carolina Reaper“Carolina Reaper”
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Ribbon text: MILD“MILD”
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.76 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Ribbon text: HOT“HOT”
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.76 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Ribbon text: EXTREME“EXTREME”
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.76 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Centered flat graphic on a plain white background with top and bottom decorative yellow brush elements; even studio-style lighting and no visible photographic props.
- BackgroundPlain white background filling the entire image.
- CompositionGraphic elements are centered with the pepper row across the middle and title above and ribbon below, leaving white margins on all sides.
- Decorative bottom markSmall yellow decorative dots and a short horizontal brush stroke centered below the ribbon.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.90 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (medium) - Image qualityCrisp vector-style illustration with clean edges and no photographic noise.
Colors
medium green· bell pepper#5C8901yellowish green· hatch chile#5A7404dark green· serrano#6B8402bright red· cayennedeep green· jalapeñoorange· habanerodeep red· carolina reaper#CC3203yellow to dark red gradient· heat ribbon#D2690D- Bell pepper illustrationGreen bell pepper illustration with a short curved stem, glossy highlights and rounded lobes, positioned at leftmost illustrated row.
Product Video
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
234 total234 reviews · out of 5
Very delicious definitely will order them
Very delicious definitely will order them again
Delicious!!
Delicious!!
It was great
It was great, my first time with fresh peppers and your video was a big help. Will definitely order again and maybe go a little hotter. Great flavor!
The shipment took 4 days to arrive
The shipment took 4 days to arrive. It went from NM to Kentucky and then to Montana. Was supposed to arrive 2 days but in the end they were in good shape. Roasted the last box yesterday and only 1 chili was rotten.
They were great and have been roasted and put in freezer
They were great and have been roasted and put in freezer. The taste is fantastic!!! Thanks, Ron Stafford
Reddit Insights
5 threads · r/HotPeppers, r/NewMexico, r/vegetablegardeningRedditors generally love Hatch/Big Jim green chiles for their rich flavor, meaty texture, and versatility, though proper roasting and fresh sourcing are important.
Most users praise Big Jim Hatch chiles for flavor and versatility, with some caveats about raw preparation, shipping quality, and heat variation; overall positive with mixed practical notes.
Themes
Use Cases
- Topping or ingredient on burgers, pizza, eggs, burritos, salads, pasta
- Roasting and peeling for best flavor and texture
- Home growing of Big Jim peppers
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- What are Hatch chiles?
- Hatch is a region in New Mexico; the chiles are New Mexico varieties like Big Jim and Sandia, with the official name New Mexico chile.
- Do I need to roast Hatch chiles before eating?
- Yes, roasting and peeling is recommended; raw green chile is not typical and the skin is tough.
- How hot are Big Jim Hatch chiles?
- Medium heat, about grocery store jalapeño level or slightly less, but noticeable and still edible.
Compared To
vs Anaheim (Spitfire hybrid)
Big Jim was preferred over Spitfire for larger, thicker pods and better leaf cover; Spitfire had slightly better production, but Big Jim had comparable heat and overall quality.
Source Threads
Versatile topping for many foods
I moved to Colorado from Chicago and I put them on everything now. They love their green chili out here. Put it on burgers, pizza, salad, pasta, eggs anything. I like it super spicy on burritos personally. I’m Chicago we have this condiment called Giardanera we put on everything. Similar concept.
u/smellygooch18r/HotPeppersView thread →
Hatch chile identity and Big Jim variety
Hatch chile is the most common way of talking about New Mexico chile. Our chile varieties range from about 500 scoville to 12,000 or so, depending on the variety. The Hatch valley is the number one chile growing region in New Mexico, and has a yearly festival on Labor Day(around the start of September) weekend since 1972. The official name for these chile varieties is New Mexico chile, and most of the varieties developed by New Mexico State University like Big Jim and Sandia bear the designator Numex.
u/Beerwithjhettr/HotPeppersView thread →
Roasting and peeling are essential
Quick edit: Make sure you’re not eating them raw, by the way. Typically you roast them until the skin blisters, peel the skin off (with gloves and glasses because the capsaicin in the pepper is a irritant and will hurt), and then use the ‘meat’ that remains.
u/[deleted]r/NewMexicoView thread →
Big Jim Legacy: excellent flavor and moderate heat
The peppers roast nicely and are super easy to peel. The flavor is exquisite and the heat level is just right — it’s certainly quite noticeable, but still edible. I’m gonna grow a lot more of these next year!
u/[deleted]r/HotPeppersView thread →
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://freshchileco.com/products/medium-fresh-hatch-green-chile-peppers
- Platform
- shopify
- Updated