
The Fresh Chile Company
2023 Big Jim Hatch Chile Enchilada Sauce (Medium)
This is a 16 oz jar of medium-heat enchilada sauce made from fresh Hatch red chile peppers, garlic, salt, and citric acid. It is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, and contains no added sugar. Intended for use in enchiladas, huevos rancheros, and posole, the sauce has earned a 4.81/5 rating from 26 reviews, with users noting its fresh, authentic Hatch flavor.
- Color
- Red
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Condiments & Sauces
- MPN
fcc-enchi-big-jim-med-jar
Specifications
2023 Big Jim Hatch Chile Enchilada Sauce made with fresh Hatch red chile peppers, garlic, and salt. This one-of-a-kind sauce is flame roasted, medium heat, vegan, and gluten-free.
Made with fresh peppers, no dried or dehydrated pods, no preservatives, no sugar added, flame roasted.
- Color
- Red · red
- Material
- Red Chile, Garlic, Salt, Citric Acid
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 1.6 lb
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Condiments & Sauces
Additional Attributes
- 2023 vintage
- Big Jim variety
- Hatch chile
- Medium heat
- Made with fresh Hatch Red Chile peppers
- Boiled down to create one-of-a-kind sauce
- Flame Roasted
- No Dried or Dehydrated Pods
- No Sugar Added
- No Preservatives
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Grain Free
- Plant Based
- Fat-Free
- 16 oz. jar
- Pairs well with enchiladas, huevos rancheros, and posole
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
A clear glass jar filled with bright red sauce, capped with a gold metal screw lid; central portion covered by a black printed label with yellow badge and red chili illustrations.
- Container shapeCylindrical glass jar with slightly tapered shoulder near the lid and rounded base visible at bottom
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.88 (high) - LidGold-colored metal screw-top lid with visible ribbed grip ring around edge and shallow concentric tooling marks on top
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.15 (high) - Sauce visibleHomogeneous bright red sauce fills the jar above and below the label and is visible through clear glass
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Label central badgeYellow shield-shaped badge centered on the label with decorative border and a small red chili illustration within it
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.42 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Chili graphicsTwo stylized red chili illustrations flank the central badge on the black label, each with a short green stem
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high)
Packaging
A printed wrap-around black textured label with yellow badge, red chili illustrations, and multiple text elements including product name and volume.
- Label backgroundBlack textured wrap-around label that covers the jar midsection and contrasts with the red sauce
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Primary brand text“The Fresh CHILE CO.”
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Badge year“2023”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.54 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Top badge label“HATCH”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.40 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Product name“Big Jim”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.62 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Product type text“ENCHILADA SAUCE”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.70 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (high) - Volume statement“16 fl oz (454g)”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.76 · w 0.28 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a white background with even front lighting and soft shadowing near the base; image is tightly cropped around the jar.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with soft diffuse lighting that produces mild specular highlights on the glass shoulder and lid
- Shadow at baseFaint soft shadow and slight reflection visible beneath and slightly to the left of the jar base
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.88 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (medium) - Image cropJar is centered and vertically framed, with small portions of label artwork slightly cropped at left and right edges
Colors
bright tomato red· sauce#CA231Emuted gold· metal lidPackaging#C2AC53textured black· label backgroundPackaging#211C1Ewarm yellow· central badgePackaging#FEBD1Aleaf green· chili stemsPackaging- Container shapeCylindrical glass jar with slightly tapered shoulder near the lid and rounded base visible at bottom
- 02

Product
Front-facing printed product label for an enchilada sauce jar showing central logo artwork, two red chile illustrations flanking a yellow badge, product name and size, and decorative callouts 'SPECIAL' and 'RESERVE'.
- Central badge logoYellow ornate shield-shaped badge with red outline and small red decorative marks, containing the words 'HATCH' at top, a vertical small red chile illustration in the center, and stylized 'The Fresh CHILE CO.' text with '2023' below.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.46 (high) - Flanking chile illustrationsTwo glossy red chile pepper illustrations with green stems; one positioned left of the badge pointing upward and one on the right mirroring it.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.52 (high) - Product name and sizeBlack ribbon-like banner under the badge with yellow script 'Big Jim' above large yellow block text 'ENCHILADA SAUCE' and smaller yellow size line '16 fl oz (454g)'.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.62 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Left and right calloutsTwo horizontal callouts on either side of the central artwork: left reads 'SPECIAL' and right reads 'RESERVE', each flanked by small bullet-like dots and yellow rule lines.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.42 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.42 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Certified Hatch Chile emblemCircular black emblem below the left chile with the words 'CERTIFIED' arced above, 'HATCH CHILE' stacked in the center, and a small stylized chile graphic and red accent lines.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.62 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (medium)
Packaging
Right-side nutrition facts and barcode panel plus vertical ingredients statement are visible; left-side brand story and contact block printed on the label are also present.
- Nutrition facts headerBlack-on-white Nutrition Facts box with header 'Nutrition Facts' in bold at top right of the label.
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.06 · w 0.16 · h 0.38 (high) - Nutrition facts text“About 8 servings per container Servings size 1/4 cup (60g) Calories 25”
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.06 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Nutrition table lines“Visible nutrient rows include 'Total Fat 0g 0%', 'Sodium 200mg 9%', 'Total Carbohydrate 6g 3%', 'Protein 1g'.”
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.14 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (high) - Ingredients panel (vertical)“Ingredients statement printed vertically to the right of the Nutrition Facts panel starting with 'INGREDIENTS: RED CHILE, GARLIC, SALT' and ending with 'REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING ENJOY WITHIN THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS.'”
1 region
x 0.98 · y 0.08 · w 0.02 · h 0.50 (medium) - BarcodeStandard vertical barcode block with human-readable digits printed under the bars, located beneath the ingredients column near the lower right edge of the label.
1 region
x 0.90 · y 0.48 · w 0.08 · h 0.30 (high) - Left brand story block“Large left-column block of white uppercase text on black textured background beginning with 'TASTE THE FAMILY TRADITION' followed by several lines describing Fresh Chile and a signature line 'The McMillans'.”
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high) - Contact and social line“WWW.FRESHCHILECO.COM SERVICE@FRESHCHILECO.COM (575)800-8284 @THEFRESHCHILECO 320 E. WYATT DR. SUITE C LAS CRUCES, NM 88001”
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Dietary icons text“Small circular icons with accompanying words down the right side of the main label area: 'GLUTEN FREE', 'VEGAN', 'NO SUGAR ADDED', 'NO ADDITIVES', 'PALEO'.”
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.10 · w 0.08 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Dark woven-texture black background used across the full label with centered composition; image is a flat photograph of the wraparound label with even studio lighting and slight highlights on printed glossy artwork.
- Background textureLabel background shows a repeating woven or burlap-like black texture visible across the entire image area.
- Shot compositionFlat, straight-on crop of the full wraparound label artwork with roughly equal vertical padding and full label visible from left margin to right margin.
- Lighting and reflectionEven diffuse studio lighting with subtle specular highlights on the red chile illustrations and the yellow badge indicating a glossy printed finish.
Colors
bright tomato red· red chile illustrations#D32129warm sunflower yellow· central badge#FBBC0Etextured black· main label background#1A161Apanel white· nutrition facts panel backgroundPackaging#F1F1F1vivid yellow· accent script and rules#FFC91B- Central badge logoYellow ornate shield-shaped badge with red outline and small red decorative marks, containing the words 'HATCH' at top, a vertical small red chile illustration in the center, and stylized 'The Fresh CHILE CO.' text with '2023' below.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
26 total26 reviews · out of 5
Best enchilada sauce
Best enchilada sauce there is
Good quality and good taste Thanks
Awesome flavor
Delicious high quality smooth enchiladas sauce. Couldn’t be happier
Yummy
It was the best red sauce I have ever eaten. Super fresh tasting with a deep red Chile flavor.
Enchilada Sauce
Love it! Very New Mexico!
I'm still waiting...
I ordered this over 2 weeks ago and nothing so far. UPS tracking number still indicates only the tracking label has been created. I get you've got a lot of popularity, but don't create a tracking number and spam me with review requests.
Fantastic sauce!
Best E sauce I’ve ever had! Great flavor and just the right amount of spices.
Big Jim's is best!
The absolute best sauce I've found.
Enchiladas
This sauce is SO much better than the brands that are usually offered in grocery stores. Very good.
Excellent to put on Huevos Rancheros!
Well, I love Hatch chilies. So an enchilada sauce made of them is great! I'm thinking of putting them on baked eggs or huevos rancheros. May also be good to use this sauce on meatloaf instead of the "same ol' same ol'" ketchup.
This enchilada sauce does not disappoint
Delicious. Best enchilada sauce I've ever tasted. Spicy with lots of good flavor.
This is amazing!! I hope to go the next Hatch Chile Festival.
Hatch chili
Excellent
good stuff!
Well, I love it! I have been putting it in and on everything!!! (well, maybe not chocolate cake)
Exactly what enchilada sauce should taste like!
It is delicious!
Chili
Really good
This is the most wonderful enchilada sauce! I hope everyone guves it a try 😋
Sauce
The taste is very good but I like a little thicker sauce
Full of Flavor - With a Kick
We made the Fresh Chile Co. Chili Colrado using Big Jim Hatch Chile Enchilada Sauce - FANTASTIC! It was so very authentic Tex/Mex flavor was a major hit with the family. Great Product.
Bison enchiladas
As always it doesn't get any better. Made some bison enchiladas and it was a huge hot. Thanks for great products
Enchilada Sauce
Best tasting enchilada sauce I ever tasted
Delicious great enchiladas
Enchilada Sauce
Good new Mexico taste.
Terrific tasty sauce
Please continue to produce the select Big Jim products...especially the enchilada sauce. It is among the most flavorful sauces I've tasted. We ordered six jars, made enchiladas with one and then ordered six more!
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/hotsauce, r/SalsaSnobsRedditors generally praise Fresh Chile Co sauces for flavor and freshness, with some caveats about specific salsas and sweetness levels.
Most comments are enthusiastic about Fresh Chile Co products, especially jarred Hatch sauce and 575 salsa, but a few users criticize the papas red salsa as bland and note unwanted sweetness in some jarred chile.
Themes
Use Cases
- On burgers
- Eaten by itself or as a topping on anything
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- Should I buy Fresh Chile Co sauces?
- Most users recommend trying them, especially the jarred Hatch product and 575 salsa, though a few specific salsas receive negative reviews.
Compared To
vs Fresh Hatch chile and frozen Hatch Chile Store products
One user finds Fresh Chile Co jarred product the closest to fresh Hatch chile, while another prefers frozen Hatch Chile Store due to unwanted sweetness in Fresh Chile Co jarred chile.
Source Threads
Native New Mexican approves Fresh Chile Co jarred Hatch
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 →
575 salsa praised as amazing
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.
u/PennTechr/SalsaSnobsView thread →
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://freshchileco.com/products/2023-big-jim-hatch-chile-enchilada-sauce
- Platform
- shopify
- Updated