The Fresh Chile Company
575 Big Jim Hatch Red Chile Enchilada Sauce (Medium)
575 Big Jim Hatch Red Chile Enchilada Sauce (Medium) is a 16 oz (454 g) jarred red chile sauce made from flame-roasted Big Jim Hatch red chile with garlic, salt, and citric acid, and it is labeled vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, plant-based, fat-free, and no sugar added. It is used for enchiladas, smothered burritos, soups, stews, and similar dishes; the label lists medium heat, and the brand heat guide lists Big Jim at 2,000–3,500 Scoville heat units. It has a 4.29/5 rating from 38 reviews, including positive comments on authentic flavor for burritos and one review describing the sauce as thin or watery.
- Color
- Red
- Style
- traditional
- MPN
fcc-575-big-jim-enchi-med-jar
Specifications
A medium-heat enchilada sauce made with flame-roasted Big Jim Hatch red chiles for authentic New Mexico flavor.
Flame-roasted Big Jim Hatch red chiles provide a rich, earthy flavor with medium heat. This enchilada sauce is smooth and hearty, perfect for enchiladas, smothered burritos, soups, and stews. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, plant-based, fat-free, with no added sugar or preservatives.
- Color
- Red · red
- Material
- Red Chile, Garlic, Salt, Citric Acid
- Style
- traditional
- Occasion
- everyday
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 1.6 lb
Additional Attributes
- Flame-roasted Big Jim Hatch red chiles
- Medium heat level
- No sugar added
- No preservatives
- No dried or dehydrated pods
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Grain-free
- Plant-based
- Fat-free
- 16 oz jar
- Authentic New Mexico flavor
- Smooth and hearty texture
Product Insights
The Fresh Chile Company's 575 Big Jim Hatch Red Enchilada Sauce delivers the year's shortest path from Hatch Valley field to jar: flame-roasted NuMex Big Jim chiles are packed within 24 hours of a 30-day harvest, capturing a sweet-earthy, fresh-roasted flavor that a New Mexico native calls the closest jarred approximation to fresh harvest chile. The core promise is authentic, family-sourced Hatch flavor — a fifth-generation McMillan recipe that began as Christmas gifts and now anchors Cowboy Kent Rollins' stacked enchiladas, while also stretching into barbecue bases, moles, stews, and burger toppings. The tradeoffs are real: rated medium at 2,500 Scoville but often perceived as mild, thin from the jar (needing an uncovered simmer to thicken), and carrying a citric-acid tang that some find overshadows the chile itself; shipping fees from Hatch, NM also deter reorders. Yet the value holds — a 12-jar case drops each 16-oz jar to $9.56 — and with only chile, garlic, salt, and citric acid, it clears Whole30, making that fresh-roasted punch a versatile, clean kitchen staple rather than a novelty.
Verified claims
- Harvest-to-jar
- Fresh Hatch red chile is seasonal, so the brand flame-roasts the chiles daily during the late-July-to-September harvest and flash-freezes them to supply the rest of the year.
- Heat level
- Medium heat: the brand rates the sauce 2,500 Scoville units, which is the low end of a typical jalapeño (2,500–8,000 SHU); Big Jim chiles can test closer to 6,500 SHU per NMSU, so jars may run warmer, though many buyers still describe the medium sauce as mild.
- Cultivar
- Made from Big Jim Hatch chile peppers, with no dried or dehydrated pods in the jar.
- Fresh processing
- Made from fresh flame-roasted Hatch red chiles — no dried or dehydrated pods — and the brand roasts daily during the late-summer Hatch harvest and flash-freezes the roasted chiles to supply the rest of the year.
- Flavor
- Citric acid gives a vinegar-like tang that some buyers say overshadows the chile.
- Roasted sweetness
- Sweet-earthy base comes from flame-roasted Big Jim chiles — no sugar added.
- Cooking fit
- Thin from the jar, but simmering thickens it and the tang melts into cooked dishes.
- Thickening workarounds
- An uncovered simmer for a few minutes reduces and thickens it enough to coat enchiladas.
- Shelf life
- Opened jars keep about a week in the refrigerator and freeze well in an airtight container.
- Stacked enchiladas
- The brand's own cooking directions include New Mexican stacked enchiladas, and the jar arrives at a pourable body intended for layering rather than a thick rolled-enchilada gravy.
- Authenticity
- Fresh Hatch red chiles are flame-roasted, not dried or dehydrated, and the sauce is built on the chiles themselves with no thickeners.
- Vs 505
- Most buyers find 575 fresher and richer than 505, while some say they taste similar; 505 is cheaper and available in stores.
- Chile sourcing
- Made from fresh flame-roasted Big Jim Hatch red chile, not dried pods, jarred within 24 hours of harvest.
- Value
- At $11.95 a 16-oz jar, the 12-jar case drops each jar to $9.56 — under $0.60/oz.
- Shipping
- Ships direct from Hatch, NM in 1-2 business days; buyers cite shipping fees as the top reorder blocker.
- Freshness
- A buyer who used to live in New Mexico says this sauce satisfied their Hatch chile craving after moving to Arkansas and calls it great.
- Consistency
- Buyers say the sauce pours thin; simmering it a few minutes thickens it enough to coat enchiladas.
- Cooking uses
- Beyond enchiladas, buyers report using it over smothered burritos, huevos rancheros, posole, and tacos, and stirred into soups, stews, and chili; reviewers also praise it layered into King Ranch casserole.
- Whole30 compliance
- The jar contains only red chile, garlic, salt, and citric acid — no thickeners, no preservatives, and no added sugar — so it fits vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, plant-based, fat-free, and likely Whole30-compliant diets.
- Acidity
- Several buyers report a citric-acid tang stronger than a typical canned sauce.
- Chile-forward flavor
- Made from flame-roasted Big Jim Hatch red chiles, the sauce has a rich, earthy, chile-forward flavor with natural smokiness and depth; reviewers say that fresh chile flavor still comes through in slow-cooked dishes.
- Jar size
- The 16 oz jar holds 2 cups, enough to coat a standard 9x13-inch pan of enchiladas (about 12–16); heavily sauced or layered casseroles may need a second jar.
Product record
- Title
- 575 Big Jim Hatch Red Chile Enchilada Sauce (medium)
- Brand
- The Fresh Chile Company
- Price
- $11.95 USD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.33 stars, 33 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 4 sourcesUses
Making classic enchiladas
The Fresh Chile Company presents this medium Hatch red chile sauce for classic enchiladas, along with smothered burritos and adding depth to soups and stews. A summary of customer reviews, though, reports the sauce runs thin and watery — it pours rather than coats — and several reviewers whisked in a thickener to get it to cling to tortillas instead of pooling.[1,2]
For enchiladas, smothered burritos, and taco nights
The Fresh Chile Company suggests this medium Hatch red chile sauce for classic enchiladas, smothered burritos, tacos, and chile con carne, and for adding depth to soups and stews. One commenter also reported enjoying it on hamburgers.[1,2,3]
For adding depth to soups and stews
The maker suggests this medium Hatch red chile enchilada sauce as a way to add depth to soups and stews. The brand also points to it for classic enchiladas and smothered burritos.[1]
A medium Hatch red chile sauce for baked enchiladas and casseroles
Cook this medium-heat Hatch red chile sauce into slow-cooked enchiladas, layered casseroles, and Tex-Mex family recipes — one customer layers it over the chicken in King Ranch Casserole. Reviewers report that the fresh chile flavor stays bright through baking and slow cooking, with several saying it improved their family recipes and casseroles.[1]
A jar of New Mexico for Hatch red chile cravings
Use this medium sauce when you want authentic Hatch red chile flavor — reviewers living far from the Southwest say it satisfies the craving when fresh pods are hard to find. It's made with flame-roasted Big Jim peppers for a smooth, earthy flavor that reviewers say still comes through the restrained (mild-leaning) heat.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
This product 575 Big Jim Hatch Red Chile Enchilada Sauce (medium) The Fresh Chile Company freshchileco.com | |
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| 575 Big Jim Hatch Red Chile Enchilada Sauce (medium): Choose this if you want an authentic Hatch red chile flavor in a vegan, gluten-free, no-sugar-added jarred sauce — reviewers say the fresh chile flavor stays bright through baking, making it great for baked enchiladas and casseroles. Just note that the medium heat skews mild, the consistency runs thin, and the citric acid gives it a tangy bite, so heat seekers or those wanting a thick, traditional sauce may prefer a different option.[1] | 575 Machete Hatch Red Chile Enchilada Sauce (mild): Choose this if you want a mild enchilada sauce made with freshly harvested Hatch red chile — reviewers say even heat-sensitive eaters enjoy its light kick without it being spicy. It's vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and no-sugar-added, with just red chile, garlic, salt, and citric acid in a 16 oz jar. Note that it runs thinner than many jarred sauces and may not cling as thickly, and some reviewers find it tomato-forward and slightly sweet rather than deep in dried-chile flavor.[4] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Front-facing clear glass jar with orange sauce, gold metal screw cap, and a black wrap label showing a central 575 logo flanked by two red chili illustrations.
- Jar bodyClear cylindrical glass jar with rounded shoulders and visible orange sauce filling the jar to just below the cap.
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Packaging
Black wrap-around paper label with printed graphics and copy, applied to a clear glass jar closed with a gold metal screw lid.
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Studio-style product shot on a white background with even lighting, slight soft shadow under the jar and mild reflections on glass and cap.
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Infographic panel showing four heat levels with matching chili icons and descriptive text arranged vertically from mild to xhot.
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White infographic background with centered vertical layout and even lighting. Image is a clean graphic without visible photography props or shadows.
- BackgroundSolid white background filling the entire image.
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- Image qualityCrisp vector-style artwork and text with high contrast and no visible blur.
Colors
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A plated serving of red chile enchiladas topped with browned ground meat, diced white onion, and shredded yellow-and-white cheese; two fried eggs sit to the right on a white plate.
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Close-up lifestyle-style photo with a white plate on a dark flat surface, overlaid reviewer graphics and testimonial text occupying the lower half of the image.
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Illustrated sequence of five hatch chile peppers showing ripeness stages from green to red, each with a short label and callout boxes pointing to usage. A wide ribbon banner below displays a green-to-red gradient with the words GREEN, BLEND, RED.
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Illustrated lineup of five chile pepper varieties with individual labels and numeric Scoville ranges, arranged left-to-right with heat category labels and a colored ribbon scale at the bottom.
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x 0.80 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high) - Center subtitle“The 575 Varietal Lineup — From the Hatch Valley of New Mexico.”
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x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.06 (high) - Bottom ribbon scaleWide horizontal ribbon at the bottom with a left-to-right gradient from green to red showing the four heat words MILD, MEDIUM, HOT, XHOT in large yellow capital letters separated by vertical dividers.
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x 0.05 · y 0.72 · w 0.90 · h 0.18 (high) - Footer site text“freshchileco.com | 575hatchgreenchile.com”
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x 0.18 · y 0.88 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Illustrative infographic on a clean white background with centered composition, even diffuse lighting, and decorative gold accent elements in corners and between sections.
- Background and compositionWhite textured paper-like background with symmetrical layout: title at top, pepper illustrations centered, reference column at right, and ribbon at bottom.
- Decorative accentsSmall gold decorative seed motifs and brush stroke flourishes in the top corners, above the footer ribbon, and between sections.
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x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.88 · y 0.02 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.70 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (medium) - Image qualityEven, high-contrast scanned or digitally rendered illustration with no visible photographic noise and clear legible text.
Colors
light green· Machete pepper illustration#BBCB44medium green· Big Jim pepper illustration#346B1Byellow-green· Sandia Select pepper illustration#9CB323dark green· Matador pepper illustration#244C1Bjalapeno green· Jalapeño reference illustrationorange· Habanero reference illustration#FC840Colive to red gradient· Bottom ribbon gradient#DB3C03- Main heading“Large red hand-brush style title at the top reading THE ULTIMATE HATCH CHILE HEAT GUIDE.”
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Product
Illustrated horizontal chile heat guide showing seven stylized pepper illustrations with labels and a large heading. Individual peppers vary in shape and color from green to orange and red; a gradient banner at the bottom reads MILD / HOT / EXTREME.
- Main heading“Large centered red title text near top that reads CHILE HEAT GUIDE in a bold display script.”
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x 0.14 · y 0.04 · w 0.72 · h 0.12 (high) - Subheading“Smaller script text under the heading that reads Hatch Chile.”
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x 0.33 · y 0.16 · w 0.34 · h 0.06 (high) - Bell pepper illustrationLeftmost large green bell pepper illustration with glossy highlights and a short curved stem.
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x 0.04 · y 0.22 · w 0.16 · h 0.36 (high) - Bell pepper label“Text label directly above the left pepper that reads Bell Pepper.”
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x 0.04 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Long hatch chile illustrationSecond-from-left tall, elongated green chile with a curved stem and a tapered tip, taller than other peppers.
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x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.56 (high) - Serrano illustration and labelSmall narrow green serrano pepper illustration with label 'Serrano' above it.
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x 0.39 · y 0.24 · w 0.07 · h 0.36 (high) - Cayenne illustration and labelThin red cayenne-style pepper illustration between Serrano and Jalapeño with label 'Cayenne' above it.
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x 0.49 · y 0.28 · w 0.05 · h 0.34 (high) - Jalapeño illustration and labelMedium-sized green jalapeño illustration with a curved stem and label 'Jalapeño' above it.
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x 0.57 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.42 (high) - Habanero illustration and labelSmall orange habanero-shaped illustration with label 'Habanero' above it.
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x 0.73 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.28 (high) - Carolina Reaper illustration and labelSmall red bumpy Carolina Reaper illustration at far right with label 'Carolina Reaper' above it.
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x 0.83 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.26 (high) - Bottom heat-level bannerWide horizontal ribbon near bottom with a left-to-right warm gradient and three bold labels: MILD on the left, HOT centered, EXTREME on the right.
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x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high) - Bottom banner text - left“MILD”
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x 0.10 · y 0.76 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Bottom banner text - center“HOT”
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x 0.42 · y 0.76 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - Bottom banner text - right“EXTREME”
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x 0.74 · y 0.76 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Clean white background, centered composition, even soft lighting, no props or people visible, slight decorative yellow flourishes above and below the main content.
- Background and compositionPlain white background with the illustrated chart centered in the frame and balanced horizontally.
- Decorative accentsSimple yellow decorative brush strokes above the heading and below the banner.
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x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.34 · y 0.90 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (medium) - Image qualitySharp illustrative artwork with clear edges and saturated colors; no visible noise or photographic texture.
Colors
medium green· bell pepper#5C840Bolive green· long hatch chile#6C831Cbright green· serrano and jalapeño#4E890Bbright red· cayenne pepperorange· habanerodeep red· carolina reaperwarm gradient (yellow to dark orange)· bottom banner#D2690D- Main heading“Large centered red title text near top that reads CHILE HEAT GUIDE in a bold display script.”
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Customer Reviews
38 total38 reviews · out of 5
Too watery! It is definitaly missing cumin
Too watery! It is definitaly missing cumin, oregano, onion ad some flour.
I purchased both the Red and Green Big Jim Hatch and made Wet “Christmas” burritos tonight
I purchased both the Red and Green Big Jim Hatch and made Wet “Christmas” burritos tonight. I did blend the green with a bit of beef stock and just from the smoked chuck roast braise. They were both excellent and the burrito reminded of dinner in Santa Fe.
Tastes like home (Arizona)
Tastes like home (Arizona). Much better than Texas TexMex
Amazing!
Amazing!
Have not tried it
Have not tried it yet
Made our old family recipe even better!
Made our old family recipe even better. The fresh flavors really come out after slow cooking combined with the hatch red & green chiles. We'll continue to use these from now on!
Love this stuff! Tastes great!
Big Jim Red Chile Enchilada Sauce for any Tex-Mex Casserole will 'set you free'!
When making King Ranch Casserole, 575 Big Jim Hatch Red Chile Enchilada Sauce goes over the chicken layer. Best ever made!
Haven’t received any of the
Haven’t received any of the order
Another outstanding product
Another outstanding product.
Too sweet
The enchilada sauce was sweet and had a strong vinegar taste. It was edible but not the flavor I grew up with in New Mexico eating g Hatch chile. Obviously I prefer less tangy (vinegar and sugar). The heat level was fine.
Not the taste we expected
We tasted it before we just made it with this sauce, but it just didn't taste like Enchilada sauce to us.
Good flavor
Good flavor, but not what I am looking for. Which is red chile puree.
Not our favorite enchilada sauce.
This sauce is thin to point we added thickener. The taste was not bad, but the predominant flavor was probably from the citric acid. It came across as vinegary.
👌
👌 EXCELLENT
I really like
I really like it
It's so good
It's so good, I don't
My new favorite
My new favorite. Love it.
Good flavor just enough
Good flavor just enough heat
A little too vinegary tasting
A little too vinegary tasting. Ease up in the citric acid.
Outstanding!
Outstanding! Great taste & spice! Not to much spice , just right!
Very nice
Very nice, but I should have opted for a hot.
Seemed a little thin
Seemed a little thin.
Great enchilada sauce
It's hard to find good enchilada sauce. This sauce is different from the sauce I'm used to but it has great chile flavor and is very satisfying.
This is everything that I would expect for a red chili enchilada sauce that is made from Big Jim chilies.
Love this stuff!!! A
Love this stuff!!! A 1🤙🏽
Great to make Enchiladas
Loved this. Had to reorder. It makes the beef beef enchiladas. Delicious’
Surprisingly Mild for Big Jim
Surprisingly, the Big Jim Red Chile Sauce was a bit more mild than anticipated. The flavor was quite good, but on the mild side.
It’s delicious myfavorite!
It’s delicious my favorite!
Good Hatch Red Chili Enchilada Sauce -mmmm
I used to live in New Mexico, but in 2022, I retired and moved to Arkansas. I do love Arkansas but getting good Hatch chili here is nearly impossible. I ordered the Hatch Chili Enchilada Sauce and discovered it was great. I can't wait to share some with my son.
I did not know what rating to give as the my opinion is based on my personal likes
I did not know what rating to give as the my opinion is based on my personal likes. It was not appealing to me. I felt it was a bit thin in it's texture and the taste lacked bite. The order was timely and efficient.
This 575 Big Jim Red Enchilada sauce is the best red enchilada sauce ive ever had. Lots of Hatch flavor. Will buy again. Great company to do business with - and the jars are well packed to prevent breakage.
THIS IS SOMETHING
THIS IS SOMETHING GOOD!
Flavor packed in a jar
Although it was a bit more watery than I would have liked, The flavor came through like a champ.
I enjoyed the Big Jim 575 very much!! So very glad it did not have any cumin in it
I enjoyed the Big Jim 575 very much!! So very glad it did not have any cumin in it. I am not a cumin fan.
Enjoyed it! great
Enjoyed it! great flavor!
The enchilada sauce had great flavor
The enchilada sauce had great flavor. A good bite to it.
This is not a good tasting Enchilada Sause
This is not a good tasting Enchilada Sause, and color of Tomato Soup. Want to return for refund.
Reddit Insights
5 threads · r/SalsaSnobs, r/hotsauce, r/whole30Reddit users generally praise Fresh Chile Company's 575 red chile products for authentic flavor, though some find them overpriced or inconsistent, and occasional negative remarks about the company's marketing or ownership exist.
Most comments praise the flavor and freshness, calling it the closest jarred product to fresh Hatch chile, but there are notable complaints about high shipping costs, annoying advertising, and a few unverified accusations against the owner.
Themes
Use Cases
- Burgers, burritos, and other foods
- As a cooking ingredient (e.g., chili)
- As a condiment or dip
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs 505 Southwestern
Many users compare 575 to 505, with some finding 575 superior in flavor and freshness, while others say the two taste similar; 575 is more expensive and primarily sold online.
vs Fresh/frozen Hatch chile
Considered the closest jarred product to fresh Hatch chile, though some still prefer frozen options from The Hatch Chile Store.
Source Threads
Comparison of 575 and 505 chile sauces, with mixed opinions on flavor and shipping
I tried three red, and three of the green medium heats of the 575. They are both good but the red doesn't sit well post gallbladder removal.
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General praise for Fresh Chile Co as closest to fresh Hatch chile
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/QuiverofSamView thread →
Positive reviews for 575 red sauce and burgers
I just bought some 575 red sauce. It’s damn good. Will 100% be buying more.
u/MySubtitlesWereSickView thread →
Details on red enchilada sauce and recommendations for hotter variants
I ordered a red enchilada sauce that I haven't tried yet. I would definitely recommend the red and green mixed chile version to anyone who's looking for something more pepper-forward in flavor and thicker than salsa.
u/joefitzpatrickView thread →
Whole30 compliance consideration and negative owner accusation
I found something online that mentioned chicken base and what they put into their powdered chicken base. They does not mean the company you're referring to. But I would think the ingredients would be similar except there may be some sugar in it.
u/simjs1950View thread →
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://freshchileco.com/products/hatch-575-big-jim-enchilada-sauce
- Platform
- shopify
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