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Fresh Hatch Red Chile Peppers (Medium — Hot) | Direct From Hatch, NM
Fresh Hatch Red Chile Peppers (Medium — Hot) are vine-ripened chile peppers from Hatch, New Mexico, offered in 5 lb, 10 lb, or 25 lb boxes. They ship after ripening, typically from late September to October, and are intended for roasting and use in sauces, stews, enchiladas, and salsas. The peppers are preservative-free and identical to those used in the company's roasted chile sauces, with a 4.47/5 rating from 59 reviews.
- Color
- Red
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Fruits & Vegetables > Fresh & Frozen Vegetables > Peppers
Size
- GTIN
73623606- MPN
wet-red-4
Specifications
Fresh Hatch Red Chile Peppers shipped directly from Hatch, NM. Vine-ripened for peak flavor with a medium-hot heat level. Available in 5 lb, 10 lb, and 25 lb boxes. Perfect for roasting and making homemade sauces, salsas, and more.
Authentic Hatch, NM sourced; vine-ripened for peak ripeness and flavor; simple ingredients with no preservatives; available in 5 lb, 10 lb, and 25 lb boxes; medium-hot heat level. Roast on grill, broiler, or stovetop roaster for best flavor. Ideal for enchiladas, burritos, chili colorado, and sauces.
- Color
- Red · red
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 4 lb
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Fruits & Vegetables > Fresh & Frozen Vegetables > Peppers
Additional Attributes
- Direct from Hatch, NM
- Fresh
- Vine-ripened
- Peak ripeness and flavor
- No preservatives
- Simple ingredients
- Medium-hot
- Big Jim variety
- Available in 5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb boxes
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Four red chile pepper pieces on a white background: two whole peppers, one long whole pepper with a visible green stem, and two longitudinally halved peppers showing interior flesh and seeds. Surfaces are glossy and smooth.
- Whole pepper, top rightSingle whole red chile pepper oriented with stem to the right and tapered tip to the left; glossy skin with small surface highlights and subtle darker patches.
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.12 · w 0.43 · h 0.36 (high) - Whole pepper, lower leftSingle whole red chile pepper with a short green stem visible at top-left of that pepper; elongated curved shape and smooth glossy skin.
1 region
x 0.01 · y 0.56 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high) - Halved pepper, top left (interior visible)Longitudinally sliced pepper showing inner red-orange flesh and pith; interior cavity visible but seeds are not prominent in this half.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.38 (high) - Halved pepper with seeds, lower rightLongitudinally sliced pepper showing inner flesh, cream-colored seeds attached along the central pith and a short green stem at the top end of the slice.
2 regions
x 0.47 · y 0.56 · w 0.44 · h 0.37 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.63 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Green stemsShort green stems visible on three pepper pieces; stems have a matte texture and contrast with glossy red skin.
3 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.26 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.38 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.56 · w 0.05 · h 0.08 (high) - Surface texture and highlightsPeppers display smooth, glossy skin with specular highlights and occasional darker glossy patches and tiny surface blemishes.
- Interior pith and ribbingCut interior shows lighter red-orange flesh and central pale pith running along the length of the slices; inner wall texture appears slightly fibrous.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.24 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.56 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio-style top-down composition on a plain white background with even lighting and minimal shadows; image crops all four pepper pieces leaving white space around them.
- Background and compositionPlain white background with peppers arranged in a loose radial layout; no props or packaging visible.
- LightingEven diffuse studio lighting producing soft shadows and clear specular highlights on pepper skins.
- Image cropAll pepper pieces are fully or mostly visible but close to image edges in a few places, creating generous white margins especially at top.
Colors
deep red· pepper skin#841C23red-orange· pepper interior flesh#93343Bmedium green· stems#5D8334cream· seeds- Whole pepper, top rightSingle whole red chile pepper oriented with stem to the right and tapered tip to the left; glossy skin with small surface highlights and subtle darker patches.
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Product
Close-up of two ripe red chile peppers attached to their plant surrounded by green leaves; peppers show smooth glossy skin with water droplets and green curved stems.
- Primary pepper shapeLarge elongated tapered pepper occupying center-right of image with a smooth conical form that narrows toward the bottom; top shoulder is rounded and attaches to a short curved green stem.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.18 · w 0.33 · h 0.64 (high) - Secondary pepperSecond elongated pepper to the left, slightly more vertical and partially obscured by leaves and the central pepper; skin appears darker and less uniformly red.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.74 (high) - Surface texture and moisturePepper skins are smooth and glossy with visible small water droplets and faint surface blemishes and striations.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.30 · w 0.25 · h 0.25 (high) - Stem detailShort curved green stem connects the central pepper to the plant; stem has a slightly textured surface and a thicker calyx where it meets the pepper.
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x 0.62 · y 0.09 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Surrounding foliageNumerous medium to large green leaves surround the peppers, some overlapping the fruit and showing water droplets and slight curling at edges.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.90 (medium)
Other
Tight lifestyle close-up of peppers on the plant with natural diffuse lighting and shallow depth of field; image is cropped at edges so some leaves and peppers extend beyond the frame.
- Shot compositionClose-up, tightly framed composition filling the frame with peppers and leaves; central pepper is the focal point with background elements softly blurred.
- Lighting and focusSoft natural light with even illumination and shallow depth of field resulting in a sharp central pepper and softer background leaves.
- Crop and occlusionLeft pepper and some leaves are partially cropped by the left image edge; several leaves overlap and partially obscure fruit surfaces.
Colors
bright ripe red· central pepper skin#DA3544deep red brown· left pepper skin#73332Bmedium green· stems and calyx#729B4Ddark leaf green· leaves- Primary pepper shapeLarge elongated tapered pepper occupying center-right of image with a smooth conical form that narrows toward the bottom; top shoulder is rounded and attaches to a short curved green stem.
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Packaging
A full nutrition facts panel printed in black on a white rectangular label with bold section headers and ruled lines separating nutrient rows.
- Label title“Nutrition Facts”
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x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.12 (high) - Serving size line“Serving size 1 Cup (92g)”
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x 0.05 · y 0.14 · w 0.90 · h 0.07 (high) - Amount per serving header“Amount Per Serving”
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x 0.05 · y 0.21 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (high) - Calories value“Calories 25”
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x 0.05 · y 0.26 · w 0.90 · h 0.14 (high) - Daily value header“% Daily Value*”
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x 0.68 · y 0.32 · w 0.27 · h 0.05 (high) - Total Fat row“Total Fat 0g 0%”
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x 0.05 · y 0.38 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high) - Saturated Fat row“Saturated Fat 0g 0%”
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x 0.08 · y 0.44 · w 0.86 · h 0.05 (high) - Trans Fat row“Trans Fat 0g”
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x 0.08 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.04 (high) - Cholesterol row“Cholesterol 0mg 0%”
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x 0.05 · y 0.54 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high) - Sodium row“Sodium 0mg 0%”
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x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high) - Total Carbohydrate row“Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.66 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high) - Dietary Fiber row“Dietary Fiber 0g 0%”
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x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.86 · h 0.04 (high) - Total Sugars row“Total Sugars 4g”
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x 0.08 · y 0.76 · w 0.60 · h 0.04 (high) - Includes added sugars line“Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%”
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x 0.08 · y 0.80 · w 0.86 · h 0.05 (high) - Protein row“Protein < 1g 2%”
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x 0.05 · y 0.86 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high) - Vitamin D row“Vitamin D 0mcg 0%”
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x 0.05 · y 0.92 · w 0.90 · h 0.04 (high) - Calcium row“Calcium 6mg 0%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.96 · w 0.90 · h 0.04 (high) - Iron row“Iron 0.4mg 2%”
- Potassium row“Potassium 194mg 4%”
- Footnote paragraph“*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.”
Other
Tightly cropped, high-contrast photograph of a printed nutrition facts label centered on a white background; strong black rule lines separate rows.
- Shot compositionLabel fills most of the frame and is centered with a narrow white margin framed by a thin black outline.
- Contrast and printHigh-contrast black ink on white paper with bold headings and thin ruled separators; text is sharp and legible.
- Image cropping and scalingTop and side borders of the label are fully visible; bottom rows and footnote appear close to the lower edge but remain legible.
Colors
white· label backgroundPackagingblack· printed text and rule linesPackaging#000000- Label title“Nutrition Facts”
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- FCC-RED-PEPPERS
Fresh Hatch Red Chile
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Customer Reviews
59 total59 reviews · out of 5
Love the hot sweet red Chile
Love the hot sweet red Chile. My third order of 25lbs for the year. Two green and one red. I’ll try for one more order of red!
Excellent! Flavorful
Excellent! Flavorful, sweet. Just the right amount of heat!
Perfect!!
great
great
Top notch! The quality was amazing
Top notch! The quality was amazing 🤩 if you’re online thinking about buying Chile then do yourself a favor and buy this. Get offline, take a walk, throw a ball, jump rope and get ready to enjoy! I got this shipped out and roasted it fresh on a beach 🏖️
Best chiles ever!
I have been searching for mature fresh hot red chiles since forever. And I finally found some. They are a great size and color and have a sweet aroma and taste to them. They make a wonderful green/red chile stew. Now I know where I can get them. Thank you folks at Fresh Chile!
Red, Warm. Sweet & Tasty
These Red Chiles are delicious. I have tried them a few ways, but I mostly roast them on stove top , remove skin & salt & eat right then. I have made Rellenos a few times and they are wonderful. I bougth the medium and they are perfiect, just hot enough to be interesting.
Awesome experience and product
Red Chile
This red Chile is fantastic!! I love the fresh taste. This is my second year to purchase it and I will continue to buy it again.
Sooo Good!!!
The medium hot Fresh Red Hatch Chiles were perfect! They arrived in great shape (didn’t have to throw any away). I roasted them over flames on my gas stove, peeled and deseeded them, and in the fezzes they went. Made my first batch of Chile Saice for enchiladas…yum! Next year I’m ordering more than 10 pounds for sure!
Big Jim Red's.
I have been waiting a year for this batch of reds! I wasn't disappointed.
Fantastic
Fantastic is what these Chilis are pure fantastic, taste ,size ,condition on arrival, storage cant wait till next year
Best Reds
These are sooooo delicious!
Long Jim Red Chile peppers
My Hatch Red Chile peppers were huge plump Field fresh and all roasted and frozen
Superb
I was hesitant to try something different this year & boy was I definitely happy with the "Big Jim" after roasting them the flavor was explosive! Just chopped up 4 & had chips with them & everyone couldn't get enough. I'm planning on a Hatch Chilie pot pie one day with these "Big Jim"
Fresh and Tasty!
Arrived when promised. Highly recommend Fresh Chile Co products.
Great Chilis
Made chili with them included and was fantastic !
Not here yet
I have not received these and your system does not seem to know that. The Mild Peppers were great.
Did not receive these said order was canceled
Did not receive any red chilies
Great Product and Great Service
Past few years I've purchased Green and Red Chili from The Fresh Chili Company. Chili always came fresh when they came in and their other products are great 👍 Keep up the great work The Fresh Chili Company 🌶
Red chile/ fresh
Red chile is excellent
Hatch Chiles, what a wonderful and unique flavor.
I am a new comer to Hatch chiles, what a great discovery for me. The flavor is like no other pepper. I roasted them on my grill then put then in ice water to stop the cooking process, so easy to do. They go great with almost everything. Thank you to the Fresh Chile Company! Conway D. Thomas
Fresh, hot and sweet!
What a treat to open that box of big, plump, New Mexican Bi Jim chiles! With a little bit of help from my food processor and the food strainer attachment to my stand mixer, they yielded a pot of bright red puree ready to cook with my favorite “secret” ingredients into purely magical sauce. Now I have the perfect medium for enchiladas, posole, tamales, and barbecued meats. Thank you Fresh Chile for thise lovely fresh chiles!
Excellent!
Arrived fresh and just as advertised!
Awesome!
Wow! The quality and taste of the fresh Red Chili's is beyond amazing! The customer service team and employees treat you like family! So glad I found your company and products!
Red chilies
Got 10 lbs, roast, peeled, chopped and frozen. This was my second batch. Thanks so much, tasty, great for surviving the winter in New England!
Great Flavor but small
The flavor of these peppers was great. I was a little disappointed in the size and thickness being that they are Big Jims and the Greens are almost twice the size of most of these reds. That might be characteristic of Red peppers and this is my first time buying red. I cooked them on my Big Green Egg with Mesquite so the flavor is off the chart and really decent heat.
I’m in love
These have exceeded all my expectations. They arrived fresh, I roasted and peeled and froze same day. So far I have made 2 pans of cornbread casserole, and a pot of beans. Their flavor profile is fruity, mildly sweet, with an overtone of heat but not super hot. I look forward to a winter of fine dining with my wonderful fresh Red Hatch Chilies.
Perfect
Thanks for the fresh shipment!!!
Great box of red chilis! Need to order more!
Product was a few days late getting here, paid for 2 day service, Fed ex held it a day or so longer. Not you guys fault. Shipping is crazy now, some of the peppers showed it
Big Jim (Medium - Hot)
GOOD,For me I should got extra hot.
The Fresh red were the best!
I ordered a small box of the fresh red medium hot chile and they were PERFECT! Just the right heat and a nice, big size perfect for rellenos! We made rellenos and red chile cheese burgers that night after I roasted them on the grill. Perfection!
Not as good as expected
This is the third year I have ordered the fresh red chile and this year the quality was not as good as the past two years. There were a lot of chiles that were too soft and mushy to want to roast them. There were also quite a few broken ones that were moldy. Seems like they should have been harvested a little earlier. With that being said the chiles I did roast have a very good flavor. I will have to think hard about ordering them again next year.
Big Jim (Medium - Hot) Fresh Hatch Red Chile, Superb crop this year!
Completely satisfied with my red chile's! The taste is exceptional and as always shipping is great, and customer service is exceptional!
Was well worth the wait as usual
I love my chilis! They are so good. And lol sorry there is nothing to dislike
Great place to get your Nm chile!
Love the Fresh Chile Co.! I got 3 boxes of fresh red, and 3 boxes of fresh green this year Hot and Med Hot.. Great chile, great customer service!
Great resource for chile!
The customer service is second to none! When you order hot you get hot... Living out of state it is not easy to get hot NM green and red chile. So glad we found the Fresh Chile Co.!
Almost half of my order was moldy.
I will not be purchasing anything else from your company as almost half of my order had mold on them. 80% of the peppers were way past ripe and soft.
Fresh Red
The chile was beautiful, roasted and peeled perfectly! It is all tucked away in the freezer and ready for winter goodness. Cannot say enough about your products and customer service. Thank you! ❤️🌶
Some like it hot, some do not!
They are some good peppers.. and I can attest to needing to use gloves when seeding them, to roast too.. I thought I was tough, but the med hot, adds up after a while! I shipped them second day, and all but a pound of them, arrived in satisfactory condition!
Best chile
Every time I’ve ordered fresh Chile from The Fresh Chile Co I am amazed how beautiful and fresh those peppers are. I roast them and the smell is divine! I will never buy from anyone else.
Red chiles
I love hatch chile red n green. The ones that I got were red n they are hot but they have a very good flavor.
Okay for my first time
Some were rotting a little?
Fresh Red Hatch Chile
Taste is divine! Oven roasted and peeled them up. Made lasagna and various casseroles with some of them. Red liquid gold.
Disappointed
When I received my red chile peppers that are suppose to fresh...they weren't. They were mushy and even rotten. I guess they got too much heat in transit.
they were perfect
why do you not offer roasted mild red pepper’s
Fresh Red Very Fragile
Even though I grabbed the box of reds the moment they arrived there were already a number of red chilies that were starting to mildew and rot. You were so kind to send a 2nd box but I think the reds aren't going to do well traveling more than a day or two. The ones I used from the first box of reds were so delicious! I made chili rellenos that were sweet and medium hot. Yum! I made green chili enchilada sauce and rellenos from the fresh greens and many that are left are turning red now. I think the fully red don't travel well and need to be put on ice or roasted and shipped frozen. I'll just ordered the fresh greens in future and wait for some to turn red. My chickens appreciated the inclusion of a giant N.M. grasshopper in the last box. I think you should get some chickens to patrol your fields and reduce the hopper population naturally! My chickens would like to volunteer! I haven't opened your bottled sauces yet but will as soon as my fresh chilies run out.
Terrible
Well where do I start? Ok so I ran into the owner back a few months ago at a restaurant here in Albuquerque I asked him about the fresh red chili 🌶 he advised me to place my order early so I would get the chili I wanted.. so I did I ordered well over a month ago so I thought There would be no problem with my order! Boy was I disappointed with an email I received today! They said that they couldn’t fill my order but offered me big Jim chili.. a mild.. my original order was for hot! Here’s what’s going on.. I didn’t get my fresh red from my usual place I get my chili fix! Because they assured me that they would deliver! So I paid $128.. for less than a full sack.. that’s a crazy price but if the chili’s good I don’t mind paying! After I read the email and knew this company couldn’t deliver I quickly called my go to guy here in los Lunas he told me the red is passed the stage to roast.. so I’m s.o.l.. so I agreed to take the big Jim figuring something is better than nothing.. they revised my invoice and after they could come through with my original order I have to settle for something I really don’t care for! And get this now I’m paying more for something that is not up to par! Could someone please explain to me what’s up with that!! Totally unbelievable!
Beautiful fresh and flavorful
This is my first time using fresh red instead of dried pods. It was easier than I thought, and so much heartier! Can't wait to make tamales!
Not yet!
Awaiting arrival shortly!
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
So flavorful
5 Stars
I had never roasted or cooked RED Hatch Chiles. I squealed with delight when I opened the box at the beauty of their red color. They were fresh, large, meaty and such a different smell when roasting. I should have ordered more!
5 Stars
Delicious!
5 Stars
These peppers are to die for!! A little spicer than the Big Jim Green peppers, which is even better. These peppers make great chili relleno's!! Highly satisfied customer!!
1 Star
Firstly, let me just say I love TFCC and frequently order fresh Hatch chili sauces and seasonings. Unfortunately my recent order of fresh Hatch chilies didn't go so well. I didn't choose the most expensive shipping option (which was more than the price of the chilies) and paid the price. The chilies arrived not so fresh and had to throw them all out due to the bugs they had attracted. I'm positive if I would have chosen the most expensive shipping option, they would have arrived much fresher.
5 Stars
Was so excited to put them on the grill
5 Stars
Arrived fresh & beautiful! Roasted up delicious! I ordered it for a birthday gift but of course I couldn’t resist eating some myself. Yum!
5 Stars
Great flavor and heat combination. Arrived in peak condition. Great products and selection and service that can't be beat. FCC rocks!
Reddit Insights
6 threads · r/Austin, r/AskCulinary, r/HotPeppers, r/Cooking, r/NewMexicoReddit discussions show strong enthusiasm for authentic Hatch chiles but frustration with quality and heat differences in commercially available peppers outside New Mexico.
Overall sentiment is positive toward authentic Hatch chiles, with praise for flavor and heat, but mixed due to widespread complaints about inferior store-bought versions and preparation hassles.
Themes
Use Cases
- Freezing roasted peppers for year-round use
- Making stews, refried beans, and potato pancakes
- Adding to eggs, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and other dishes
- Chile rellenos
- Using as a substitute for crushed red pepper flakes
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- What are Hatch chiles?
- Hatch chiles are New Mexico chile varieties (such as Big Jim and Sandia) grown in the Hatch Valley; they are Anaheim-type peppers known for distinctive flavor and heat.
- Can you freeze Hatch chiles?
- Yes, roast, peel, remove seeds if desired, then vacuum seal and freeze for later use.
- Do Hatch chiles need to be roasted before eating?
- Yes, roasting is strongly recommended; raw Hatch chiles are not eaten in New Mexico and flavor improves after blistering and peeling.
- How hot are Hatch chiles?
- Heat varies by variety from mild to extra hot (500-12,000 Scoville), with medium-hot common; store versions outside NM are often milder.
Compared To
vs Anaheim peppers
Hatch chiles are Anaheim-type peppers grown in Hatch, NM; the region's soil and climate give them superior flavor and heat, though some argue they are distinct.
vs Pueblo chile
Some commenters who previously preferred Pueblo green chile switched to Hatch after trying it, though Pueblo is noted as hotter.
vs Crushed red pepper flakes
Crushed red pepper flakes are generic cayenne-based heat, while Hatch chile flakes provide sweet, smoky flavor with moderate heat.
vs 505 Southwestern and Young Guns brands
Jarred or frozen Hatch chile from 505 Southwestern, Young Guns, and Bueno are recommended as convenient substitutes for fresh Hatch chile outside New Mexico.
Source Threads
Hatch native compares authentic NM chiles to Texas store versions
Hey I am from Hatch, New Mexico! Currently living in Austin for the past 7 years though. There is a HUGE disparity from the HEB, Central Market "Hatch Green Chile" items you find at the store vs the actual food you find in Hatch and across New Mexico. The new mexican food puts the "Hatch Chile" items to shame. As the article said, in Hatch we differentiate the chile by names, such as Sandia and Big Jim. The names will tell you how hot the chile peppers are, and good lord the peppers we get here in Texas are no where close to as hot as the peppers that are actually from Hatch. Which is disappointing as someone from that region is looking for that level of heat and flavor. What makes Hatch green chile better than any other type of green chile such as Anaheims? It is the climate and soil in Hatch, IT IS PERFECT FOR PEPPPERS. The dry climate allows the peppers to grow angry with heat and full of flavor. As a local Hatch native, you can absolutely tell the differences in peppers, so in my humble opinion actual Hatch Chile peppers do have major differences between Anaheims. Also pro note to OP, "CHILI" is a type of stew or soup, "CHILE" is referring to the actual pepper.
u/runs_with_airplanesView thread →
Freezing Hatch chiles without separating red and green
As someone who tries to buy 50lb annually I know quite well you can freeze them. I suggest taking off the caps and removing seeds (if you prefer to; I don’t) and then vacuum sealing and freezing. That leaves you with the most options later. Don’t bother to separate the red and green. These aren’t the reds that go into a classic New Mexico red sauce, they’re just ripened Big Jims.
u/zhilia_mannView thread →
Pro move for preserving Hatch chiles
The pro move is to buy a ton of them, roast them and remove the skins, chop them and then freeze in smaller batches so that you can use them all throughout the year.
u/shopcatView thread →
Hatch chiles must be grown in Hatch to be considered Hatch
Correct, they have to be grown in Hatch to be considered Hatch chilis. I grow Anaheims which are part of the same pepper family but the soil and condition in Hatch are what gives them the official name.
u/Valhalla81View thread →
Hatch chile flakes vs crushed red pepper flakes
Hatch chiles refer to a specific, premium type of pepper grown in New Mexico with a distinct sweet and smoky flavor, while crushed red pepper flakes are a generic spice blend made mostly from dried cayenne peppers meant to add straightforward heat.
u/Unable-Raspberry5073View thread →
Quality issues with Hatch chiles shipped outside NM
The thing about Hatch chile is that it’s really the only variety of New Mexico chile grown for mass consumption by consumers outside the state. This means that some chile grown around Hatch has the same issues with any other big-market crop bred to ship: durability prioritized over flavor, over-homogenization, chiles picked too soon, etc. And while there is definitely plenty of spicy and flavorful chile grown in Hatch, I can basically guarantee that it’s not what’s getting shipped to grocery stores in the Midwest… If you want the real New Mexico chile experience advice is the same as other posters on this thread: buy prepared product from companies that know what they’re doing and are picking chile for flavor and heat as much as anything else. 505 and Young Guns are good bets. Even frozen chile products from Bueno would be a good place to start if they’ll ship to you. Oh yeah, and by all means flame-roast ‘em if you’re not already. Nobody in NM eats raw green chile…
u/CactusHibs_7475View thread →
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://freshchileco.com/products/big-jim-medium-hot-fresh-hatch-red-chile
- Platform
- shopify
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