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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.

The Fresh Chile Company

575 Big Jim Hatch Red Chile Enchilada Sauce (Medium)

4.31/5 (35)
$11.95USD
In Stock

575 Big Jim Hatch Red Chile Enchilada Sauce (Medium) is a 16 oz jarred enchilada sauce made from flame-roasted Big Jim Hatch red chile peppers, garlic, salt, and citric acid. It is used for enchiladas, smothered burritos, soups, stews, and Tex-Mex casseroles, and is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, plant-based, fat-free, and contains no added sugar. Reviews highlight its authentic New Mexico flavor and versatility, though some users find the medium heat level mild and suggest hotter variants for more spice.

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
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
Picked chiles are flame-roasted, cooked, and jarred within 24 hours of a 30-day harvest.
Heat level
Rated medium at 2,500 Scoville, but several buyers found it mild and suggest the hot version.
Cultivar
Made from NuMex Big Jim, the 1975 NMSU release that's high in extractable red color.
Fresh processing
Harvested, flame-roasted, and jarred within 24 hours; maker calls it the only commercial fresh-red-chile sauce.
Family heritage
A fifth-generation Hatch Valley family recipe, still run by the founding family and its 15 grandchildren.
Use cases
Cowboy Kent Rollins names this sauce for stacked enchiladas; heritage pairing is blue-corn tortillas.
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.
Thicker alternative
A buyer rates the red-and-green mixed version thicker than salsa and more pepper-forward.
Shelf life
Opened jars keep about a week in the refrigerator and freeze well in an airtight container.
Stacked enchiladas
Canonical serving style is stacked corn-tortilla enchiladas, often with a fried egg on top.
Versatility
Beyond enchiladas, it's a base for barbecue sauce, moles, stews and chili, and a condiment on burgers and burritos.
Authenticity
Fresh Hatch red chiles are flame-roasted and jarred within 24 hours of harvest.
Vs 505
Reddit buyers find 575 fresher and richer, but 505 wins on price and store availability.
Origin story
Began as the McMillan family's Christmas gift; demand for cases turned the recipe into the company.
Endorsement
Cowboy Kent Rollins' stacked enchilada recipe names this sauce as preferred, and buyers report fresh Hatch flavor after cooking.
Producer history
Rollins recounts the sauce began as Jim & Carol's Christmas gift jars and grew into a family Hatch chile business.
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 New Mexico native calls it the only jarred Hatch product that comes close to fresh harvest chile.
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 on burgers, burritos, breakfast skillets, and as a base for barbecue, mole, and stews.
Whole30 compliance
Clears Whole30 with only red chile, garlic, salt, and citric acid.
Acidity
Several buyers report a citric-acid tang stronger than a typical canned sauce.

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

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Uses

Make enchiladas

Use the sauce in baked or slow-cooked enchiladas. For a New Mexico-style stacked version, layer corn tortillas with cheese, meat, and sauce. Try toppings such as browned ground meat, diced white onion, shredded cheese, or a soft-cooked egg, or serve fried eggs alongside.[1,4,6]

Smother burritos

Spoon the sauce over burritos to make smothered burritos.[4]

Add to soups and stews

Stir the sauce into soups and stews to add depth.[4]

Use in casseroles

Use the sauce in Tex-Mex casseroles, layered casseroles, and family recipes. For King Ranch Casserole, spoon the sauce over the chicken layer.[4]

Top hamburgers

Spoon the sauce over hamburgers.[7]

Make chile con carne

Use the sauce when making chile con carne.[8]

Top tacos and bowls

Use the sauce on tacos, or drizzle it over tacos and bowls as a finishing sauce.[8,9]

Marinate proteins

Use the sauce as a marinade for proteins.[9]

Add to breakfast

Spoon the sauce over breakfast skillets or scrambled eggs.[2]

Serve as a dip

Serve the sauce as a dip.[5]

Base for barbecue sauce or moles

Use the sauce as a base for barbecue sauce or moles.[3]

Image Analysis

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575 Big Jim Hatch Red Chile Enchilada Sauce (Medium) product image (primary)
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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.

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  • CapGold-colored metal screw cap with fine vertical ridges around the rim and slight glossy highlights.
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  • Label material and wrapMatte black wrap-around label covering midsection of the jar with a subtle woven texture visible in the background.
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  • Central logoProminent shield-style badge with a yellow outline containing the stacked text 'HATCH', '575', 'CHILE' with decorative elements inside the badge.
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  • Chili illustrationsTwo red chili pepper illustrations, one on each side of the central badge, curved with green stems and glossy highlights.
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  • Lower label copyYellow script and block text band below the badge with decorative banner showing product name and weight line.
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  • Visible sauce surfaceSmooth orange sauce texture with slight glossy reflection visible through the glass above the label and below the cap.
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  • Product name lineBig Jim ENCHILADA SAUCE NET WT. 16 oz (454g)
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  • Central badge text top to bottomHATCH 575 CHILE
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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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  • Net weight textNET WT. 16 oz (454g)
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Other

Studio-style product shot on a white background with even lighting, slight soft shadow under the jar and mild reflections on glass and cap.

  • Shot compositionCentered front-facing product photograph with the jar occupying the vertical center of the frame and consistent white background.
  • Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting producing soft highlights on the glass surface and a small specular highlight on the sauce near the jar shoulder.
  • ShadowVery soft shadow visible beneath the jar, indicating a flat supporting surface against the white background.
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Colors

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Product

Infographic panel showing four heat levels with matching chili icons and descriptive text arranged vertically from mild to xhot.

  • Top level labelLarge bold uppercase word 'MILD' at upper right of the first row.
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  • Medium descriptionSmaller black sentence 'A BALANCED HEAT THAT PROVIDES A NOTICEABLE KICK WITHOUT BEING OVERWHELMING.' beneath the scoville line.
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  • Medium chili iconsTwo identical stylized red chiles with short green stems arranged vertically to the left of the MEDIUM row.
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  • Hot descriptionSmaller black sentence 'FOR THE SPICE ENTHUSIAST, THIS LEVEL BRINGS A ROBUST AND LIVELY FLAVOR TO YOUR DISHES.' beneath the scoville line.
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  • Xhot descriptionSmaller black sentence 'OUR MOST INTENSE OPTION, DELIVERING A POWERFUL & LASTING HEAT.' beneath the scoville line.
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Other

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.
  • CompositionVertical stacked rows of chili icons on the left and corresponding text blocks on the right occupying most of the image area.
  • Image qualityCrisp vector-style artwork and text with high contrast and no visible blur.

Colors

bright tomato red· chile bodiesmedium leaf green· chile stemsbanner red· headline textmatte black· label and description text#010101
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Product

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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  • Topping - diced onionSmall white diced onion pieces sprinkled over the meat and sauce.
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Colors

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Product

Graphic badge and multiple headline and body text blocks on a mostly white background; central shield/check emblem above guarantee headline and explanatory paragraph; contact callout and phone/email on a red footer band.

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Colors

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Product

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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Other

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Colors

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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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  • Left-most pepper labelText above the leftmost illustration reads 575 Machete and below it the heat descriptor MILD plus the range 500-1,500 SHU.
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  • Third pepper labelText above center-right illustration reads 575 Sandia Select and below it HOT with range 5,000-7,000 SHU.
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  • Fourth pepper labelText above right-most large green pepper reads 575 Matador and below it XHOT with range 8,000-10,000+ SHU.
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  • Reference columnNarrow right column titled FOR REFERENCE showing two smaller illustrations labeled Jalapeño and Habanero with numeric ranges 2,500-8,000 SHU and 100,000-350,000 SHU respectively and a small caption For comparison only.
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  • Center subtitleThe 575 Varietal Lineup — From the Hatch Valley of New Mexico.
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Other

Illustrative infographic on a clean white background with centered composition, even diffuse lighting, and decorative gold accent elements in corners and between sections.

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  • 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
575 Big Jim Hatch Red Chile Enchilada Sauce (Medium) product image 7
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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 headingLarge centered red title text near top that reads CHILE HEAT GUIDE in a bold display script.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.04 · w 0.72 · h 0.12 (high)
  • SubheadingSmaller script text under the heading that reads Hatch Chile.
    1 regionx 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.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.22 · w 0.16 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Bell pepper labelText label directly above the left pepper that reads Bell Pepper.
    1 regionx 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.
    1 regionx 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.
    1 regionx 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.
    1 regionx 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.
    1 regionx 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.
    1 regionx 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.
    1 regionx 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.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Bottom banner text - leftMILD
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.76 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Bottom banner text - centerHOT
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.76 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Bottom banner text - rightEXTREME
    1 regionx 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.
    2 regionsx 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

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Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

35 total
4.31

35 reviews · out of 5

Amazing!

Ves Sizer

Amazing!

Have not tried it

Anonymous

Have not tried it yet

Made our old family recipe even better!

Billy Terry Terry

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!

John

Love this stuff! Tastes great!

Big Jim Red Chile Enchilada Sauce for any Tex-Mex Casserole will 'set you free'!

Douglas B Dyer, Lt Col, USAF (retired)

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

Anonymous

Haven’t received any of the order

Another outstanding product

Jeffrey Winner

Another outstanding product.

Too sweet

K Jones

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

Robert Soto

We tasted it before we just made it with this sauce, but it just didn't taste like Enchilada sauce to us.

Good flavor

Anonymous

Good flavor, but not what I am looking for. Which is red chile puree.

Reddit Insights

5 threads · r/SalsaSnobs, r/hotsauce, r/whole30

Reddit 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.

mixed sentiment90% match

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

Flavor and qualitypositive
Shipping and price concernsnegative
Marketing and advertising tacticsmixed
Company ethics and ownership accusationsnegative

Use Cases

  • Burgers, burritos, and other foods
  • As a cooking ingredient (e.g., chili)
  • As a condiment or dip

Watch Out For

mediumHigh shipping costs and recent increases have frustrated some customers.
lowMedium heat may be bland for some; consider hotter versions like Sandia or Matador.
lowUnverified accusations about the owner's political views have been posted; consider verifying before purchasing.

Community Q&A

Is it worth the high shipping cost?
Community is divided; many say the flavor justifies the cost, but some refuse to order due to shipping fees.
Is it Whole30 compliant?
Likely compliant, but check ingredients for added sugar or chicken base.
How does it compare to 505?
Most find 575 richer and fresher, but some say they taste similar; 505 is cheaper and available in stores.

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.

    u/[deleted]View thread →

  • 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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