Red Chile Seasoned Pecans product image (primary)
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.

The Fresh Chile Company

Red Chile Seasoned Pecans

4.26/5 (34)
$5.95USD
Out of Stock

Red Chile Seasoned Pecans are shelled pecan halves coated with a seasoning of red chile, soy oil, and salt, available in 4 oz, 8 oz, and 16 oz sizes. The pecans are grown in New Mexico's Rio Grande Valley by Salopek Orchards and the New Mexico Pecan Company and are used as a ready-to-eat snack or as an accompaniment to chile sauce and honey. The product has a 4.26 out of 5 rating from 34 reviews, with some reviewers noting that the red chile seasoning adds little heat.

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

1 comparison · 4 sources

Uses

Movie-night snacking with a mild chile flavor

Reviewers reach for these pecans as an everyday snack and for movie nights, often finding the fresh, crunchy pecans hard to stop eating in one sitting. The chile seasoning is mild rather than hot — a plus for heat-averse snackers and mild-flavor fans, though some wanted more salt. Those expecting a hot red-chile punch found the seasoning bland, so these suit snackers who prefer a subtle chile flavor.[1]

Gifting a taste of New Mexico

Reviewers describe giving these red chile pecans as holiday gifts or including them in New Mexico-themed care packages. According to their accounts, gift recipients raved about the strong regional flavor and freshness. That authentic New Mexico red chile character is what reviewers tie to the gift's appeal.[1]

Southwest tasting: sample with Fresh Chile Sauce and local honey

The Fresh Chile Company suggests sampling these red chile-seasoned pecans alongside its Fresh Chile Sauce and local honey, framing the combination as a taste of the Southwest. This is the seller's serving suggestion, pitched as anticipated enjoyment rather than a reported customer experience.[1]

A spicy snack even for pecan skeptics

Reviewers who describe themselves as non-pecan eaters have reported enjoying these nuts, saying the bold red chile seasoning dominates the pecan base. Even self-described non-pecan fans reportedly wanted more, making these a snack option for spice lovers who are on the fence about pecans.[1]

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Red Chile Seasoned Pecans: Choose this if you want a mildly seasoned everyday snack or a New Mexico-themed gift: reviewers report an addictive fresh pecan crunch, and gift recipients loved the regional red chile flavor. The 4 oz bag is just pecans, soy oil, red chile, and salt. Note that despite the red chile name, reviewers describe the seasoning as mild rather than hot — those expecting real heat were often disappointed, while heat-averse snackers enjoyed the subtle flavor.[1]Hatch Green Chile Pecans: Choose this if you want a lightly spiced nut snack: the seasoned coating is visible on the pecan halves, and multiple reviewers describe just a little heat with buttery flavor and very fresh pecans. Made with Hatch Green Chile Powder, sea salt, and soy oil, and offered in 4 oz, 8 oz, or 16 oz sizes. A few reviewers were less satisfied, so reactions are mixed overall.[2,3]Sweet And Hot Seasoned Pecans: Choose this for a sweet-forward snack: reviews highlight a candied, sweet-and-salty coating on New Mexico–grown pecans with a mild kick that builds gradually, making a handful satisfying for spice-averse households and gift-giving occasions. Skip it if you want a genuinely hot snack—reviewers say the heat is much gentler than the name suggests, and one batch arrived mushy rather than crisp.[4]

Image Analysis

3 images
Red Chile Seasoned Pecans product image (primary)
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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
Red Chile Seasoned Pecans product image 2
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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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
Red Chile Seasoned Pecans product image 3
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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 0.30 · y 0.70 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium)

Colors

dark brown· pecan kernel#632413red-orange· seasoning dust

Variants

3 SKUs
All variants of Red Chile Seasoned Pecans
SKUTitlePriceAvail
pecans-red-4ozRed Chile Seasoned Pecans - 4 oz$5.95Out of Stock
pecans-red-8ozRed Chile Seasoned Pecans - 8 oz$8.95Out of Stock
pecans-red-16ozRed Chile Seasoned Pecans - 16 oz$14.95Out of Stock

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

34 total
4.26

34 reviews · out of 5

Flavor

★★★★★Michael Fea

Did not have any Flavor

No heat, but good tasting pecans

★★★★★Carl Bell

We loved the pecans but were expecting hot pecans since they had red chili on it. Was disappointed in the lack of spice.

Delish

★★★★★Brenda Harrington

Delicious

hot pecans

★★★★★Barbara Sweet

love them just the right amount of seasoning

Tasty

★★★★★Martin Murray Murray

Good treat for us

Awesome taste, perfect spice.

★★★★★Joyce Oliphant

I dont like Pecans but I can eat these, they are amazing!

Did not receive

★★★★★Paul Howdyshell

Shorted me, I didn't receive

Great snack

★★★★★Melanie Godec

Love the flavor!

A little disappointed

★★★★★MARK KERN

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

★★★★★MARILYN PENDERGRASS

My 3rd order. Amazing.

5 Stars

★★★★★Mike Wingo

These are a unique product. Perfect level of spiciness. Only problem is that once you start eating them you can't stop

3 Stars

★★★★★Jajuana Blevins blevins

Unfortunately, many of the Chile's fell off during transit. It's a very fragile wreath. It is really pretty though.

5 Stars

★★★★★Timmy Harris

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

★★★★★Robert Michel

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

★★★★★Marc Lindsley Lindsley

Great

5 Stars

★★★★★Danny CHANDLER

I gave it as a gift and my sister loved it. :-)

5 Stars

★★★★★Jeff Ahlers

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

★★★★★Jeff Ahlers

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

★★★★★Linda Pond Pond

Love it

5 Stars

★★★★★Justin Nordstrom

Wonderful nice fresh ristra ordered for my birthday. Came still on the moist side

5 Stars

★★★★★R Walter

5 Stars

1 Star

★★★★★Jerry

As with the pecans....pretty much bland and tasteless. Stick with the salsa.

5 Stars

★★★★★Scott Taylor

Amazing stuff

5 Stars

★★★★★Carolyn Files Files

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

★★★★★Elizabeth Mills

Good stuff

5 Stars

★★★★★larry STOUT

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

★★★★★Agnes Palacios

5 Stars

5 Stars

★★★★★Bob Littell

And these are my wife’s favorite snacks now

1 Star

★★★★★Kurt Lindquist

Absolutely no flavor. Chile flavor was completely absent. Huge disappointment.

5 Stars

★★★★★Bob Littell

Nothing but awesome

5 Stars

★★★★★Brian Bradley

The best snack ever!!

5 Stars

★★★★★Dean Hart

5 Stars

5 Stars

★★★★★Brian Bradley

Fantastic, can't put them down.

5 Stars

★★★★★Dean Hart

Excellent fresh taste!

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://freshchileco.com/products/4-oz-red-chile-pecan
Platform
shopify
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