FCC - HCS - Frozen
Hatch Red Chile Pork Tamales
Frozen Hatch Red Chile Pork Tamales, made by Amigo's Mexican Foods and sold in a bag of 12, are ready to heat and serve. Each tamale is handcrafted from stone-ground corn masa and shredded pork in Hatch red chile sauce, wrapped in a traditional corn husk and steamed; a single tamale (106g) contains 230 calories, 12g total fat, 440mg sodium, and 7g protein. Thawed tamales can be heated in the microwave, steamer, or oven, and customer reviews (4.13 out of 5 stars across 31 ratings) note good flavor but occasional concerns about small size and high masa-to-filling ratio.
- Style
- traditional, handmade, artisan
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Prepared Foods > Prepared Meals & Entrées
- GTIN
93066294- MPN
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Specifications
Traditional New Mexican red chile pork tamales made with stone-ground masa and shredded pork in Hatch red chile sauce, wrapped in corn husks and steamed. Sold in a bag of 12.
Hand-made in small batches; easy to defrost and heat in the microwave or steam; can also be heated in the oven. Produced by Amigo's Mexican Foods.
- Style
- traditional, handmade, artisan
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 50 oz
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Prepared Foods > Prepared Meals & Entrées
Additional Attributes
- Traditional New Mexican Red Chile Pork Tamales
- Authentic New Mexican recipe
- Fluffy masa made with stone-ground maseca (corn flour)
- Stuffed with shredded pork soaked in Hatch Red Chile Sauce
- Wrapped in traditional hoja (corn husk)
- Steamed to perfection
- Hand-made in small batches
- Bag of 12
- Easy to defrost and heat in the microwave or with steam
- Produced by Amigo's Mexican Foods
- Flame roasted
- No dried or dehydrated pods
- No sugar added
- No preservatives
Product Insights
These Hatch Red Chile Pork Tamales deliver an authentic New Mexican holiday tradition: HCA-certified Hatch Valley red chile from a fifth-generation family, hand-rolled with stone-ground masa and real pork shoulder, made since 1978 by Amigo's Mexican Foods. The ripe red pods give earthy, raisiny depth at a mild-to-medium 1,500–2,500 SHU, and steaming then smothering in red chile and cheese is the benchmark. At $70 for a dozen ($5.83 per tamale, $15 under the brand's own price), they're a hearty 230-calorie serving that brings buyers back to New Mexico, but tradeoffs include uneven filling-to-masa ratios, a grainy masa texture that dries if overcooked, and allergen safety that must be confirmed on the package label because the kitchen processes multiple products.
Verified claims
- Origin
- HCA-certified Hatch Valley red chile, grown by a fifth-generation family and processed at Amigo's since 1978.
- Flavor profile
- Ripe red pods give earthy, raisiny depth at 1,500–2,500 SHU; real Hatch defines New Mexican tamales.
- Allergens
- Masa is gluten-free stone-ground maseca, but allergen safety should be confirmed on the package label; the kitchen processes multiple products.
- Heat level
- Mild-to-medium heat from red Hatch chile at 1,500–2,500 SHU — present but not fiery
- Regional authenticity
- Recipe follows the New Mexican style: real Hatch chile, not generic chile powder
- Serving and pairings
- Buyers and New Mexican convention agree: steam, then smother in red chile and cheese
- Price per tamale
- At $70, a dozen is about $5.83 per tamale — $15 under the brand's own $85 price.
- Portion consistency
- Buyers are split: some find the tamales amply portioned, others find the filling-to-masa ratio uneven.
- Chile provenance
- Red chile is HCA-certified Hatch Valley pods, not generic California or guajillo chiles.
- Production craft
- Hand-rolled with stone-ground masa and real pork shoulder, not extruded filler.
- Reheating
- Steaming is the benchmark reheat; foil-wrap for the oven and damp-towel for the microwave.
- Moisture retention
- Buyers report the tamales dry if overcooked or husk removed; steam or red chile sauce revives them.
- Doneness target
- Fully cooked before freezing; reheat until the center reaches 165°F.
- Masa texture
- Stone-ground masa is coarse and grainy; steam or oven reheating keeps it fluffy.
- Filling
- Shredded pork (no chorizo) in medium-heat Hatch red chile sauce with a filling amount that varies by tamale.
- Holiday tradition
- New Mexico's Christmas dinner centerpiece for over a century
- Preparation
- Steam 8-12 minutes, then serve smothered in chile with posole and beans
- Serving style
- Serve smothered in red chile sauce, with beans, rice, or posole beside it
- Beverage pairings
- Medium-bodied Tempranillo or Garnacha pairs with the red chile pork filling
- Flavor vs wrapper
- A buyer who disliked the wrapper still called the tamales tasty.
- Portion size
- Each tamale is about 100g, a hearty single serving.
- Maker heritage
- Made since 1978 by USDA-inspected Amigo's Mexican Foods in Deming, NM
- Hatch chile
- Red chile is Hatch Valley-certified and made from whole dried pods; about 1,500–2,500 SHU.
- Serving size
- Each tamale is one 230-calorie serving; there are 12 per bag.
- Taste of home
- Buyers report these bring them back to New Mexico when steamed and smothered in red chile and cheese
- Hatch provenance
- HCA certification verifies these use real Hatch Valley chiles, not a borrowed label
- Regional style
- Red chile pork tamales made with whole dried Hatch Valley pods, not generic chile powder.
- Red chile flavor
- Moderate 1,500–2,500 SHU heat with earthy, ripened red chile flavor.
Product record
- Title
- Hatch Red Chile Pork Tamales
- Brand
- FCC - HCS - Frozen
- Price
- $70 USD
- Availability
- Out of stock
- Rating
- 4.13 stars, 31 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 4 sourcesUses
Heat-and-eat meal
For a quick New Mexico-style meal, heat the tamales in the microwave or with steam, or wrap them in foil and warm them in the oven; serve as a main course or as an appetizer or side.[1,4]
Smother, sauce, and top
Top warmed tamales with melted butter, hot chiles, red chile, or red sauce; go Christmas-style with both red and green chile sauce. Add shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend if you like.[2,4]
Serve with classic sides
Serve the tamales with red beef enchiladas or Red Roasted Hot Chile. For a traditional New Mexican meal, ladle Hatch Green Chile Stew alongside or add creamy pinto beans or refried beans.[2,4]
Make a Christmas dinner centerpiece
Make the tamales the centerpiece of Christmas dinner and serve them with posole.[1,2]
Pair with wine or beer
Pair the tamales with a medium-bodied Tempranillo or Garnacha, or a Mexican lager such as Modelo Especial, Pacifico, or Negra Modelo.[2]
Make breakfast tamales
Serve heated tamales with an egg and your favorite salsa for breakfast.[3]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A low-angle close-up of a stacked pile of tamales wrapped in corn husks; several tamales are partially unwrapped showing pale masa and orange-hued filling.
- Stacked arrangementMultiple tamales are stacked in a loose pyramid with ends pointing toward the viewer; top tamale sits horizontally across the pile.
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x 0.12 · y 0.45 · w 0.76 · h 0.45 (high) - Corn husk wrappersTamales are wrapped in single-layer corn husks with visible longitudinal fiber lines and slightly uneven natural edges.
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x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Exposed masa textureInterior masa is visible where husks are opened or torn; texture appears soft and slightly coarse with irregular surface and small air pockets.
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x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.58 · h 0.28 (high) - Filling color and fragmentsOrange-reddish filling fragments are visible inside some tamales, appearing as crumbled pieces mixed with the masa near torn ends.
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x 0.52 · y 0.62 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (high) - Plate visibleA white round plate is partially visible beneath the tamales at the bottom of the image; only the top rim and inner surface are shown.
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x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (medium) - Ends and tearsSeveral husk ends are torn or folded back, revealing uneven masa and filling; torn edges expose layered husk fibers.
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x 0.22 · y 0.54 · w 0.56 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photograph with a clean white background, bright even lighting, and centered composition cropping most of the plate and showing only the upper portion of the scene.
- BackgroundPlain white background with no visible props or text.
- Shot compositionLow-angle close-up centered on the pile of tamales; majority of image above the product is empty white space.
- LightingEven, diffuse lighting with minimal shadows and high exposure emphasizing texture and color of the tamales.
- Image cropPlate and tamales are cropped at the bottom edge so only the upper rim and contents are visible.
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x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
light tan· corn husk wrapper#ECBB6Ccream white· masa interior#DCD1CClight orange· pork filling- Stacked arrangementMultiple tamales are stacked in a loose pyramid with ends pointing toward the viewer; top tamale sits horizontally across the pile.
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Product
Top-down view of multiple tamales wrapped in corn husks arranged inside a round stainless-steel steamer pot; visible exposed masa and orange-red filling in several tamales.
- ContainerRound stainless-steel steamer pot with visible rolled rim and interior steamer tray partially visible beneath tamales.
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x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.91 · h 0.46 (high) - Tamale wrappersCorn husk wrappers, light tan with visible vertical fiber striations and slightly translucent edges where steamed; many are folded or rolled around filling.
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x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.50 (high) - Masa (dough)Exposed masa visible at tamale ends, pale off-white to creamy in color with a slightly coarse texture.
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x 0.38 · y 0.25 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high) - Filling color and placementOrange to reddish-orange filling visible near the exposed ends and torn husk edges, concentrated toward the center of several tamales.
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x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.24 · h 0.22 (high) - ArrangementTamales are arranged upright and overlapping inside the pot, with some ends torn open showing masa and filling; edges of some husks curl outward.
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x 0.08 · y 0.16 · w 0.78 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Top-down photograph with neutral white background and soft, even lighting; composition centers the pot near the top of the frame leaving negative space below.
- Shot compositionTop-down (overhead) framing showing the upper portion of the round pot near the top edge of the image and a large area of white background below.
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundSmooth, neutral white surface with no visible texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with gentle shadows on the inner walls of the pot and slight highlights on the pot rim indicating overhead light.
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x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.92 · h 0.20 (medium) - Image cropLower portion of the image is empty background; pot is cropped near the top edge leaving most of the pot visible but not the entire surrounding area.
Colors
light tan· corn husk wrappers#CC8B3Ccreamy off-white· masa (dough)orange-red· filling#D37403stainless steel· pot rim and interior- ContainerRound stainless-steel steamer pot with visible rolled rim and interior steamer tray partially visible beneath tamales.
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Packaging
A printed Nutrition Facts label panel with standard nutrient rows, percent daily values, and a footnote. The panel uses black text and rules on a white background with two thick horizontal black bars separating header and calorie rows.
- Header“Nutrition Facts”
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x 0.03 · y 0.01 · w 0.94 · h 0.11 (high) - Servings line“12 servings per container”
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x 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.05 (high) - Serving size line“Serving size 1 Tamale (106g)”
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x 0.06 · y 0.15 · w 0.88 · h 0.06 (high) - Amount per serving label“Amount Per Serving”
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x 0.05 · y 0.22 · w 0.54 · h 0.04 (high) - Calories label and value“Calories 230”
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x 0.05 · y 0.25 · w 0.90 · h 0.12 (high) - Total Fat row“Total Fat 12g 15%”
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x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Saturated Fat row“Saturated Fat 3g 15%”
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x 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.86 · h 0.04 (high) - Trans Fat row“Trans Fat 0g”
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x 0.08 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.04 (high) - Cholesterol row“Cholesterol 15mg 5%”
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x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Sodium row“Sodium 440mg 19%”
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x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Total Carbohydrate row“Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%”
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x 0.06 · y 0.61 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Dietary Fiber row“Dietary Fiber 6g 21%”
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x 0.08 · y 0.66 · w 0.86 · h 0.04 (high) - Total Sugars row“Total Sugars 0g”
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x 0.08 · y 0.69 · w 0.70 · h 0.04 (high) - Includes added sugars row“Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%”
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x 0.08 · y 0.73 · w 0.84 · h 0.04 (high) - Protein row“Protein 7g 14%”
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x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Vitamin and mineral rows“Vitamin D 0mcg 0%”
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x 0.06 · y 0.82 · w 0.88 · h 0.10 (high) - Calcium row“Calcium 130mg 10%”
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x 0.06 · y 0.84 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Iron row“Iron 1.44mg 8%”
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x 0.06 · y 0.86 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Potassium row“Potassium 0mg 0%”
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x 0.06 · y 0.89 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Vitamin A row“Vitamin A 6%”
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x 0.06 · y 0.92 · w 0.60 · h 0.03 (high) - Vitamin C row“Vitamin C 0%”
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x 0.06 · y 0.94 · w 0.60 · h 0.03 (high) - Footnote“* 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.”
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x 0.03 · y 0.96 · w 0.94 · h 0.04 (high) - Panel rules and barsMultiple horizontal rule lines and two thick solid black horizontal bars separating header and calorie area and below protein area
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Other
Single close-up photograph of a nutrition facts label occupying most of the frame on a white background; image is cropped tightly to the label edges.
- Shot compositionTight, centered crop of the nutrition facts panel filling nearly the entire image with thin white margin.
- Image qualitySharp contrast between black text and white background; all printed elements are legible.
Colors
white· label backgroundPackaging#D4D4D4black· text and rulesPackaging#010101- Header“Nutrition Facts”
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- FCC - HCS - Frozen
Hatch Red Chile Pork Tamales
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
31 total31 reviews · out of 5
They were
They were awesome
Delicious tamales
Delicious tamales, and quick shipping!
Great products and company.
Dislike: 1) extremely tiny 2) lacked seasoning 3) not worth the price
Too much masa, needed more meat and red sauce. The flavor was good. I wished you also had sweet (canela & raisin) tamales.
Over priced
$65 for a dozen tamales are you high?
Hatch tamales
Excellent stuff! Will definitely order again!
Great tamales
Our family loves these tamales!
Tamales for a transplanted New Mexico native.....
Really enjoyed the tamales with red beef enchiladas made using Randy's great, tasty recipe for enchiladas. Made me feel like I was back in NM with the real deal......
Ye olde tamale eater
I steam them in a basket so preparation is easy. I grew up in El Paso. These are the delicious tamales I grew up loving. The quality is consisently great and very easy to get addicted. Big fan,!
Dry as the Saharan desert
Driest tamale I've ever had. They we're tightly packed in a bag that made them all square. After warming and unrolling the tamales from what looks like a square piece of paper it was a pile of dry crumbly masa and the pork had very little red chile taste. The next ones I removed the faux corn husk first and they were dry before warming but stayed together and I poured some melted butter on them after warming to add moisture. The entire dozen were identical. The tamales arrived partially frozen as the plastic bag holding them and the dry ice was not tied shut (dry ice had evaporated ) and the bagged tamales were outside the bag.
great
great mix of meat and masa. love The Fresh Chile company!!
Tamales
Great tamales
Great Tamales..... Better Than Many on The Market or At Private Restaurants
To have a tamal that has all the tastes associated with the simple ingredients and not be heavy from hydrogenated fats is a treat. The recipes ability capture authentic tastes of tamale history. I think the family kept the tamales simple and tasty. We like them and fortunate enough to include the treats in our regimine a few times though the year on different occasions . Steamed and Hot.....Yum....and w/ eggs on top for a higher protein meal.
They are gone already!!! LOVED!!!
Loved them. Ate all already and just recieved a few days ago. I bet they would be even better with hot chilis inside...I am on a fixed budget so I will have to wait to order again but I definitely will order again...
Fabulous
Best ever! Highly recommend
Good Tamales
I ordered the red chile pork tamales, and they were delicious. They arrived frozen and in great condition. I opened the bag and pulled out two which was easy as each tamale was wrapped in corn husk. I microwaved them and with a little sour cream and some salsa I gobbled them down. They had great taste and were very consistent from tamale to tamale.
Hatch Red Chile Pork Tamales
These tamales get 5 stars for their amazing flavor. They are amply portioned and easy to steam but do dry out a bit if they are cooked too long, so keep an eye on them. We have purchased them several times, and they do not disappoint folks like us who live in a NM food desert!
Pork Tamales
Not what I expected. Not much flavor at all.
Red Chile tamales
These are really good. A treat here in Omaha, NE
Tamales
Best ever!
great tamales
the tamales are great! a little bit of New Mexico in NY
Tasty
These have great flavor, easy to cook and go great with Red Roasted Hot Chile.
Dry
Hi. I grew up in Deming buying tamales from your tamale provider aka Amigos. The tamales were dry and poorly wrapped. Not a traditional tamale corn husk. Shaped more like a fat cigar. Tasty though. Will not purchase again. Thanks.
Good
Quick delivery, great flavor.
Great taste reminds me of home
These are awesome! Tried a few ways to warm. Best way was in my Steamer. Smothered in Red Chili and cheese. Of course the chili was from Fresh Chili. Live in Indiana now but this brought me back home to NM
Exceptional taste, not much meat
These are the best tamales I've had in many years. The flavor is exceptional! However, there is hardly any meat filling in them. There is a little tiny bit of meat in the center with both ends (about 2/3 of the total tamale) being nothing but masa. I will not purchase again simply because of the lack of filling. But, spot on with the taste!
good flavor, but
the pork tamales taste good, but some are almost all masa and others are more pork. i lived in New Mexico for 48 years so i know how tamales should be, an even balance of both.
Pork Tamales
Could be great tamales. We really liked the masa & the favor of the pork. The problem is the quality control. You don't know what your going to get. We've eaten 6 of the 12. One had enough filling for 2 tamales, three had maybe 2 or 3 shreds of pork and two were just right. You just don't know what you're going to get.
Very tasty. Nice heat. Will order again.
some of the best I've had.
Review
Great taste and flavor. A bit pricey but good stuff.
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://freshchileco.com/products/hatch-red-chile-pork-tamales
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- shopify
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