
The Fresh Chile Company
Red Chile Seasoned Pecans
Red Chile Seasoned Pecans are a snack product from The Fresh Chile Company, produced in partnership with New Mexico Pecan Company using pecans grown in New Mexico's Rio Grande Valley. They are seasoned with red chile, soy oil, and salt, and are available in 4 oz, 8 oz, and 16 oz sizes. Customer reviews rate the product 4.26 out of 5, with some noting the heat level is mild despite the red chile coating.
- Style
- traditional, heritage
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Nuts & Seeds
- GTIN
794013142344- MPN
pecans-red-4oz
Specifications
New Mexico pecans seasoned with red chile, soy oil, and salt. A Southwest treasure from Salopek Orchards and New Mexico Pecan Company.
Made from high-quality pecans grown in New Mexico's Rio Grande Valley, seasoned with red chile and salt, and tossed in soy oil. From a family tradition spanning over 50 years.
- Material
- Pecans, soy oil, red chile, salt
- Style
- traditional, heritage
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 0.5 lb
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Nuts & Seeds
Additional Attributes
- New Mexico pecans
- From Salopek Orchards
- Family tradition spanning over 50 years
- Grown in the Rio Grande Valley
- Seasoned with red chile
- Southwest treasure
- Made with soy oil and salt
Product Insights
Red Chile Seasoned Pecans from The Fresh Chile Company are a savory, crunchy New Mexico regional gift that pairs the state's two signature crops — pecans grown by Salopek Orchards, a Mesilla Valley family farm, and Hatch red chile — in a four-ingredient, oil-coated roast (no frying) that keeps whole halves fresh and dry. The core promise is a versatile, snackable nut: buyers find them hard to stop eating, even self-described non-pecan eaters, and use them as a snack, salad topper, or dessert garnish with no extra toasting. The main tradeoff is a mild, sometimes bland heat (rated about 2–3 on a 10-point scale) and under-salted flavor (280 mg sodium per 30g serving), so while the chile coating is well applied, the taste leans subtle rather than punchy. At $5.95 for a 4oz pouch (about 3.5 servings of 12 pieces, roughly $1.70 per serving), the package is easy to finish in one sitting, delivering about 1g of sodium if eaten whole; storage is simple, and refrigerating or freezing after opening extends the shelf life past six months, making it a practical, giftable treat that balances regional authenticity with a gentle, approachable flavor profile.
Verified claims
- Grower
- Grown by Salopek Orchards, a Mesilla Valley family farm of about 8,000 acres.
- Terroir
- The Mesilla Valley holds about 70% of New Mexico's pecan acreage.
- Ingredients
- Four ingredients only: pecans, soy oil, New Mexico Hatch red chile, and salt.
- Regional identity
- Chile-dusted pecans are a popular New Mexico gift that pairs the state's two signature crops.
- Heat level
- Buyers rate the heat about 2–3 on a 1–10 scale — mild, sometimes bland.
- Gifting appeal
- Buyers give these as New Mexico regional gifts and recipients love the fresh Hatch flavor.
- Flavor
- Buyers report the nuts are well coated but still taste somewhat bland
- Serving size
- A 4 oz pouch is about 3.5 servings of 12 pieces (30 g)
- Usage
- Recommended as a snack, on salads, or chopped over dessert
- Salt balance
- Buyers call it under-salted; a 30 g serving has 280 mg sodium.
- Snackability
- Buyers report these are hard to stop eating — even self-described non-pecan eaters like them.
- Crunch
- Whole pecan halves keep a fresh, dry crunch under the chile coating, not a greasy fry.
- Gift uses
- The pouch works as a snack, salad topper, or dessert garnish, and pairs with chile sauces for a New Mexico snack board.
- Provenance
- Pecans trace to Salopek Orchards, a 50-year Mesilla Valley family farm.
- Culinary uses
- Serves as a snack, salad topper, or dessert garnish — no extra toasting needed.
- Portion size
- A 4 oz bag is about 3.5 servings of 12 pieces; a reviewer reports finishing an 8 oz bag in one sitting.
- Storage
- Keeps in a cool pantry; refrigerating or freezing after opening extends life past six months.
- Sugar
- Per 30g serving: 1g sugar, no added sugar — a savory roast, not a candied nut.
- Cost per serving
- At $5.95, the 4oz pouch breaks down to about $1.70 per 12-piece serving.
- Coating method
- Nuts are oil-coated, not fried; soy oil binds the chile dust onto each half.
- Bag size
- Buyers report eating the 4 oz in one sitting; the 8 oz fits a movie night and the 16 oz a group.
- Sodium
- Eating a whole 4 oz pouch means about 1g of sodium (280mg per 30g serving).
Product record
- Title
- Red Chile Seasoned Pecans
- Brand
- The Fresh Chile Company
- Price
- $5.95 USD
- Availability
- Out of stock
- Rating
- 4.26 stars, 34 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 6 sourcesUses
Snack or treat
Appetizer with sauce and honey
Serve the pecans as a savory southwestern appetizer with Fresh Chile Sauce and local honey.[2,5]
Salad, dessert, or garnish topping
Add the pecans to salads, chop them over desserts, or use them as a savory culinary garnish.[3,4,6]
Pecan meal dredge
Crush the pecans into a pecan meal and use it to dredge fish or chicken.[4]
Gift or care package
Give the pecans as a holiday gift or tuck them into a New Mexico-themed care package.[1,2]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A matte black round bowl filled with pecan halves heavily coated in an orange-red chile seasoning; pecans are piled above the bowl rim and show powdery seasoning on surfaces and in crevices.
- Bowl shape and finishRound, low-profile ceramic or similar bowl with a matte black finish and a smooth rim visible across the front of the image.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.44 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (high) - Pecan formMultiple pecan halves with visible furrows and irregular shapes; many are oriented showing the grooved surface characteristic of pecans.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.50 (high) - Seasoning coveragePecans are heavily coated with a granular, powdery orange-red seasoning concentrated in grooves and on exposed surfaces; some seasoning appears as loose granules resting on nuts.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.46 (high) - Visible broken piecesSome pecan pieces and small crumbs are visible mixed among whole halves, including at the bowl rim and near the front center.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.72 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a clean white background with soft, even lighting and a faint shadow under the bowl; image is tightly cropped so the bowl is centered and the top of the nut pile is near the upper third.
- Background and stagingPlain white background with no visible props or packaging; bowl sits on a white surface.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with a subtle shadow beneath the bowl toward the front, indicating overhead/front illumination.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.78 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionClose-up frontal view focused on the bowl rim and pecans; image is centered and cropped so the bottom of the bowl is near the lower image edge.
Colors
reddish-brown with orange-red seasoning· pecan surface#83341Bbright orange-red· seasoningmatte black· bowl exterior#1C1B1B- Bowl shape and finishRound, low-profile ceramic or similar bowl with a matte black finish and a smooth rim visible across the front of the image.
- 02

Product
A matte black bowl filled with seasoned pecan halves, piled above the bowl rim and coated in a visible red-orange seasoning powder and granules.
- Container visible but propMatte black round bowl with straightish sides and a slightly rounded lip holding the pecans; bowl interior visible as the pecans sit above the rim at the image center.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.40 · w 0.84 · h 0.40 (high) - Pecan geometryNumerous pecan halves and pieces, irregular lobed shapes with visible grooves and ridges typical of pecan meat, arranged in a heaped pile.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.60 (high) - Seasoning coverageVisible red-orange powder and small granular seasoning particles coating the surface of many pecan pieces, concentrated on upper-facing surfaces.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - Surface texturePecans show matte to slightly glossy nut surface beneath the seasoning with textured grooves; seasoning appears slightly powdery and clinging to grooves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a white seamless background with soft shadows beneath the bowl and even, diffused lighting.
- Background and stagingEven white seamless background filling the frame, no visible props besides the bowl and pecans.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused top-front lighting producing a gentle shadow below and slightly to the right of the bowl and a soft highlight on the upper pecans.
- Shot compositionCentered composition with the bowl and pecans occupying the central area; image is square-cropped with slight cropping of background around edges.
Colors
medium pecan brown· pecan meat#45434Ared-orange seasoning· seasoning powder#84341B- Container visible but propMatte black round bowl with straightish sides and a slightly rounded lip holding the pecans; bowl interior visible as the pecans sit above the rim at the image center.
- 03

Product
Shelled pecan halves densely piled in a low matte dark bowl; nuts are visibly coated in a red-orange spice dust with textured ridged surfaces.
- Nut geometryShelled pecan halves and pieces with characteristic longitudinal ridges and curved lobes; pieces vary in orientation and are layered into a mound.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Seasoning coatingVisible granular red-orange spice dust and powder adhered to nut surfaces and concentrated in crevices; some nuts show heavier clumps of seasoning.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.72 · h 0.48 (high) - Serving vesselLow matte dark bowl containing the pecans; rim and top of bowl visible and partially occlude lower nuts.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.42 · w 0.88 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot with centered composition on a white seamless background, soft shadow beneath bowl, even front lighting, and no visible text or labels.
- Background and stagingWhite seamless background and surface with subtle shadow under the bowl indicating soft directional lighting from above and slightly front.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionCentered close-up framing that crops the bowl slightly on left and right edges, camera roughly level with top of bowl giving a three-quarter top view of the nut pile.
- Lighting and shadowEven, diffuse lighting with a soft shadow directly beneath and slightly right of the bowl; highlights on nut surfaces indicate gentle specular reflection.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.70 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
dark brown· pecan kernel#632413red-orange· seasoning dust- Nut geometryShelled pecan halves and pieces with characteristic longitudinal ridges and curved lobes; pieces vary in orientation and are layered into a mound.
Variants
3 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| pecans-red-4oz | Red Chile Seasoned Pecans - 4 oz | $5.95 | Out of Stock |
| pecans-red-8oz | Red Chile Seasoned Pecans - 8 oz | $8.95 | Out of Stock |
| pecans-red-16oz | Red Chile Seasoned Pecans - 16 oz | $14.95 | Out of Stock |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
34 total34 reviews · out of 5
Flavor
Did not have any Flavor
No heat, but good tasting pecans
We loved the pecans but were expecting hot pecans since they had red chili on it. Was disappointed in the lack of spice.
Delish
Delicious
hot pecans
love them just the right amount of seasoning
Tasty
Good treat for us
Awesome taste, perfect spice.
I dont like Pecans but I can eat these, they are amazing!
Did not receive
Shorted me, I didn't receive
Great snack
Love the flavor!
A little disappointed
While they seemed to be coated fairly well there really wasn't a lot of flavor. Somewhat bland. They would be great for someone who is heat/spice averse.
5 Stars
My 3rd order. Amazing.
5 Stars
These are a unique product. Perfect level of spiciness. Only problem is that once you start eating them you can't stop
3 Stars
Unfortunately, many of the Chile's fell off during transit. It's a very fragile wreath. It is really pretty though.
5 Stars
My lovely bride finished off an 8oz bag in a short period of time. Not disclosing how short because that would be like kissing and telling. The one nut that I was able to sneak was pretty darn good!
3 Stars
This is good but more heat and some salt would make it better. I had to add some habanero salt to my pecans.
5 Stars
Great
5 Stars
I gave it as a gift and my sister loved it. :-)
5 Stars
I bought the 16 oz. package as a 2020 Christmas gift for my parents. They loved them - thought these red chile pecans tasted wonderful - had a great red chile flavor. I also bought for them the green chile pecans, sweet and hot pecans, praline pecans, red chile pistachios and green chile pistachios. They very much enjoyed all of them but were not sure if they liked the green or red versions better. I plan to buy these again - hopefully for myself this time...
5 Stars
I bought the 16 oz. package as a 2020 Christmas gift for my parents. They loved them - thought the red chile pecans tasted wonderful. I also bought for them the green chile pecans, sweet hot pecans, praline pecans, red chile pistachios and green chile pistachios. They very much enjoyed all of them. I plan to buy these again - hopefully for myself this time...
5 Stars
Love it
5 Stars
Wonderful nice fresh ristra ordered for my birthday. Came still on the moist side
5 Stars
5 Stars
1 Star
As with the pecans....pretty much bland and tasteless. Stick with the salsa.
5 Stars
Amazing stuff
5 Stars
Yum! So good. Almost better then pinions. Mom and dad had pecan trees in their yard in Carlsbad and we always devoured the pecans even without red chile seasoning. Me and my kids would go get pinions off the ground when we lived in NM.
5 Stars
Good stuff
5 Stars
Delicious. We lived in Alamogordo for 5 years and we had forgotten how delicious the New Mexican pecans were. And these here with the red chili powder and salt are the bomb.
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
And these are my wife’s favorite snacks now
1 Star
Absolutely no flavor. Chile flavor was completely absent. Huge disappointment.
5 Stars
Nothing but awesome
5 Stars
The best snack ever!!
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
Fantastic, can't put them down.
5 Stars
Excellent fresh taste!
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://freshchileco.com/products/4-oz-red-chile-pecan
- Platform
- shopify
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