FCC-MED-PEPPERS
Fresh Hatch Green Chile Peppers (Medium) – Big Jim & Charger
These fresh Hatch green chile peppers from Hatch Valley, New Mexico, are medium-heat (2,500-4,000 SHU) whole peppers of the Big Jim and Charger varieties. They are typically roasted, peeled, and used in dishes such as chile rellenos, stews, sauces, and salsas. Available in approximately 5 lb, 10 lb, and 25 lb boxes, the peppers are shipped fresh and are noted in reviews for their thick, meaty walls and ease of peeling after roasting.
- Color
- Green
- Style
- rustic, traditional, artisan
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Fruits & Vegetables > Fresh & Frozen Vegetables > Peppers
- GTIN
51174198- MPN
fresh-med-4
Specifications
Fresh Hatch green chile peppers in medium heat, featuring Big Jim and Charger varieties. Grown in Hatch Valley, New Mexico, these peppers have a smoky, sweet, and earthy flavor with thick walls perfect for roasting, stuffing, and grilling.
Thick walls and meaty texture; ideal for roasting, stuffing, grilling, and blending into sauces. Authentic Hatch Valley flavor, harvested at peak ripeness and shipped fresh. No dried or dehydrated pods, no added sugar, no preservatives.
- Color
- Green · green
- Style
- rustic, traditional, artisan
- Occasion
- everyday, weekend
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 4 lb
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Fruits & Vegetables > Fresh & Frozen Vegetables > Peppers
Additional Attributes
- Big Jim & Charger varieties
- Hatch Valley, New Mexico
- medium heat (2,500-4,000 SHU)
- sweet, earthy, and smoky flavor
- thick walls, meaty texture
- roast & peel
- stuff & bake
- grill & chop
- blend into sauces
- authentic New Mexico flavor
- seasonal specialty
- harvested at peak ripeness
- shipped fresh
- no dried or dehydrated pods
- no sugar added
- no preservatives
- farm-to-table experience
- versatile for any recipe
Product Insights
Fresh Hatch Green Chile Peppers pairs Big Jim and Charger, two NMSU-listed New Mexican-type cultivars from the legally protected Hatch Valley, where alkaline soil and cool nights give them a sweet-earthy flavor. Big Jim’s thick-walled, record-size pods are bred for chile rellenos—the calyx pulls off cleanly, pods char and blister in 6–8 minutes without burning through, and they freeze with meaty texture intact. Charger, slightly hotter, brings lively contrast for stews and sauces. The box is a fixed blend, so heat may vary across the medium 2,500–4,000 SHU rating, and roasted pods must be peeled because skins toughen and raw pods irritate. Green pods turn red within days of picking, so roasting on arrival is essential; a 10-lb box yields 70–90 whole pods with minimal spoilage, and the large Big Jim pods (up to 33.75 cm) work for whole stuffed preparations. This is the authentic Hatch chile experience, centered on the region’s signature cultivars—with the caveat that you’re committed to roasting and peeling before they reach your table.
Verified claims
- Breeding lineage
- Big Jim is the 1975 NMSU cultivar that still holds the Guinness record for largest chile pod
- Relleno anatomy
- Bred for chile rellenos — the calyx pulls off cleanly and pods keep intact meaty walls
- Charger complement
- Charger, the second variety in the box, runs a bit hotter than Big Jim for stews and sauces
- Terroir
- The sweet-earthy flavor comes from Hatch Valley's alkaline soil, elevation, and cool nights, not just the cultivar
- Provenance
- Hatch is a legally protected growing region, so the label guarantees New Mexico-grown peppers
- Big Jim
- Big Jim, bred for Hatch Valley, shows the strongest terroir expression and freezes best of the major varieties
- Price per pound
- At the $29.99 sale price, the 5-lb box is about $6.00/lb versus $8.00/lb for comparable Hatch chiles
- Freshness window
- With Tuesday-Wednesday shipping and green pods that turn red within days, roast them on arrival
- Cooking uses
- Charger's thick walls make it ideal for stuffing, frying, and stews.
- Varietal identity
- Charger is an early-season, NMSU-listed New Mexican-type cultivar.
- Blend composition
- Every box is a fixed Big Jim–Charger mix; only box size varies.
- Variety routing
- Big Jim whole pods for chile rellenos; Charger chopped into stews and sauces
- Cooking use
- Blister and peel before eating; roasted Hatch tops eggs, pizza, burgers, and sauces
- Roast window
- These thick-walled pods roast 6–8 minutes at 400–450°F until skins blister
- Peeling
- Blister and peel the skin before use — unpeeled skins toughen and raw pods irritate
- Stuffing
- Thick walls make both pods sturdy stuffers; Big Jim's stem pulls free cleanly for whole-pod rellenos
- Pod size
- Big Jim pods reach 33.75 cm, big enough for a whole stuffed chile
- Peelability
- Calyx pulls off by hand; buyers report roasted skins peel easily
- Roast durability
- Thick-walled Big Jim pods char 6–8 minutes without scorching through
- Heat
- Pods within one box vary in heat, and this season's medium crop runs at the low end of its 2,500–4,000 SHU rating.
- Harvest freshness
- Mild and medium Hatch varieties ripen first; green pods turn red within days of being picked.
- Freezer texture
- Big Jim's thick walls keep roasted pods' meaty texture through freezing.
- Harvest timing
- Medium Big Jim and Charger pods are picked from early August to late September, peaking in the last two weeks of August.
- Late-season quality
- Cleanest, best-graded pods arrive in September and early October, after early wind-burn grades out.
- Pod count
- A 10 lb box averages 70–90 whole pods, about 7–9 per pound.
- Variety mix
- Ships as a fixed Big Jim–Charger blend; only box size is selectable.
- Arrival quality
- Buyers find at most one rotten pod per box, and soft-spot pods are sorted out and used first.
- Roasting
- Pods must be roasted and peeled before eating; the seller's free video shows the process.
- Hatch identity
- Hatch is a legally protected growing region, not a variety; Big Jim and Charger are New Mexican-type cultivars.
- Seasonality
- Green pods turn red within days of picking, so roast promptly.
- Harvest season
- Medium Hatch matures early; season peaks in late August, with quality best in September.
- Authenticity
- The Hatch label is legally reserved for chiles grown in New Mexico.
Product record
- Title
- Fresh Hatch Green Chile Peppers (medium) – Big Jim & Charger
- Brand
- FCC-MED-PEPPERS
- Price
- $34.99 USD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.35 stars, 234 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 5 sourcesUses
Roast and peel for classic dishes
Roast the peppers on a grill or under the broiler until the skins blister, then peel and remove the seeds. Use them in burritos, enchiladas, or casseroles.[3]
Stuff and bake or fry for chile rellenos
Stuff whole peppers with cheese or meat and bake or fry for chile rellenos.[1,3,4]
Grill and chop into soups, stews, and sauces
Grill and chop the peppers, then add them to soups, scrambles, green chile stew, chile verde, sauces, or queso.[3,4,5]
Blend into salsas, dips, and green chile sauce
Blend peppers into salsas, enchilada sauce, or dips. For a side of green chile, fire-roast, peel, and chop the peppers, then cook them into a green chile sauce.[2,3]
Top burgers, pizza, eggs, and more
Add roasted, peeled, or chopped peppers as a topping or ingredient on burgers, pizza, eggs, burritos, salads, or pasta.[3]
Image Analysis
5 images- 01
Product
Three individual fresh green chile peppers photographed on a white background; each pepper shows a tapered, curved body with a short curved stem and glossy skin. One pepper (right) has pronounced longitudinal wrinkles and irregular surface texture.
- Count and arrangementThree whole chile peppers arranged roughly in a loose triangular grouping with stems oriented toward the top of the image.
- Overall shapeEach pepper is elongated and conical, tapering to a pointed tip; two peppers (left and center) have smoother, more uniform curved profiles while the right pepper is narrower with stronger curvature and surface undulations.
3 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.33 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.16 · w 0.31 · h 0.68 (high) - StemsEach pepper has a short, curved stem extending from a scalloped calyx; stems are textured and slightly darker green than the body.
3 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.10 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high) - Surface texture and finishPeppers display a glossy, slightly reflective surface with visible highlights; the rightmost pepper shows pronounced longitudinal wrinkles and shallow ridges along its length.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.16 · w 0.31 · h 0.68 (high) - Color variation on bodiesBodies show variations of bright to mid green with subtle vertical shading and lighter highlights along the curved surfaces.
3 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.33 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.16 · w 0.31 · h 0.68 (high)
Other
Clean studio shot on a white background with even, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; image is tightly cropped around the peppers with no props or packaging visible.
- Background and stagingPure white background filling the frame and isolating the peppers; no props or supporting surfaces visible.
- LightingEven diffuse studio lighting producing soft highlights and gentle shadows under and beside the peppers.
- Image cropping and compositionPeppers are fully visible and centrally composed with small even margins; no significant cropping of the peppers themselves.
Colors
bright green· pepper skin#7CAB43medium olive green· stems and calyx- 02
Product
A white plastic bucket held at chest height filled with glossy fresh green chile peppers; peppers are irregular curved shapes with visible stems and natural surface texture.
- ContainerWhite plastic bucket with rolled rim visible at top, held at chest level and partly cropped at bottom of image.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.62 · w 0.46 · h 0.36 (high) - Pepper pileHeap of medium-sized fresh green chile peppers filling the bucket; peppers show curved, tapered shapes, some with visible stems and occasional surface sheen and small blemishes.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.66 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Individual pepper detailSeveral peppers have pronounced S-shaped curves and pointed tips; surface appears smooth and glossy with highlights from sunlight.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Portrait-style outdoor lifestyle shot showing a man wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and plaid shirt standing in a field, holding the bucket of peppers; bright daylight with soft background blur.
- Person portraitMale subject facing the camera from mid-torso up, wearing a woven straw hat that casts shadow on his face and a button-up plaid shirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Straw hat detailWide-brimmed woven straw hat with patterned weave and slightly upturned brim edge visible around the head.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.07 · w 0.38 · h 0.25 (high) - Field backgroundOutdoors agricultural field with rows of green plants extending to a blurred horizon and distant hills under a clear sky.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 1.00 · h 0.37 (medium) - Lighting and focusBright natural sunlight from slightly left of camera produces distinct highlights on peppers and face; shallow depth of field keeps foreground sharp and background softly blurred.
Colors
bright green· pepperswhite· bucket#F3F1ED- ContainerWhite plastic bucket with rolled rim visible at top, held at chest level and partly cropped at bottom of image.
- 03
Product
A close-up view of multiple fresh green chile peppers with glossy skins and visible stems, resting inside a coarse woven burlap sack. Peppers are clustered across the lower-center of the frame with natural surface blemishes and highlights.
- Clustered peppersSeveral medium-length green chile peppers with curved, irregular shapes are piled together; many show visible stems and tapered ends.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.40 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (high) - Surface finishPeppers have a glossy, slightly reflective skin with bright specular highlights and occasional small surface dimples or blemishes.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high) - Stems visibleSeveral short green stems are attached to peppers; one prominent curved stem rises above the pile near the image center-right.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Varied pepper shapesIndividual peppers vary in curvature and plumpness: some are elongated and gently curved, others are shorter with a more bulbous midsection.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high)
Packaging
A coarse woven burlap sack cradles the peppers; the sack shows loose weave texture, folded edges, and frayed fibers.
- Burlap materialCoarse beige burlap fabric with an open woven texture forms a sack surrounding and supporting the peppers; individual fibers and a loose weave pattern are visible.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.58 · h 0.50 (medium); x 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.50 · h 0.48 (medium) - Sack opening and foldsThe burlap edges are folded back creating an open sack mouth through which peppers protrude; frayed thread ends are visible along a fold near the center.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.30 · w 0.44 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Shallow depth of field with a blurred agricultural background and a person in a hat; bright outdoor sunlight creates soft shadows and high contrast highlights.
- Shallow depth of fieldBackground is strongly out of focus while the peppers and immediate burlap are sharp, indicating a narrow depth of field and close focal plane.
- Blurred background figureA human figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat appears blurred in the upper-right background; facial and clothing details are indistinct.
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.06 · w 0.27 · h 0.20 (medium) - LightingStrong natural sunlight from above-left produces bright highlights on pepper skins and soft shadows inside the sack.
- Shot compositionSquare crop, low-angle close-up composed with peppers centered to lower-center and background horizon high in frame.
Colors
bright green· pepper skinnatural burlap beige· burlap sackPackaging- Clustered peppersSeveral medium-length green chile peppers with curved, irregular shapes are piled together; many show visible stems and tapered ends.
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Packaging
A printed Nutrition Facts panel on a white rectangular label with black type and boxed grid lines, showing serving size, calories, nutrient amounts and a Daily Value footnote.
- Panel title“Nutrition Facts”
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.10 (high) - Serving size line“Serving size 1/2 Cup (75g)”
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x 0.05 · y 0.11 · w 0.90 · h 0.08 (high) - Amount per serving and calories“Amount Per Serving Calories 30”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.90 · h 0.13 (high) - Percent Daily Value header“% Daily Value*”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.31 · h 0.04 (high) - Total Fat row“Total Fat 0g 0%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.33 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high) - Saturated Fat row“Saturated Fat 0g 0%”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.38 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Trans Fat row“Trans Fat 0g”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.42 · w 0.70 · h 0.04 (high) - Cholesterol row“Cholesterol 0mg 0%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.46 · w 0.90 · h 0.04 (high) - Sodium row“Sodium 0mg 0%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.51 · w 0.90 · h 0.04 (high) - Total Carbohydrate row“Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.56 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high) - Dietary Fiber row“Dietary Fiber 0g 0%”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.61 · w 0.86 · h 0.04 (high) - Total Sugars row“Total Sugars 4g”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.66 · w 0.86 · h 0.04 (high) - Includes added sugars line“Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.70 · w 0.86 · h 0.05 (high) - Protein row“Protein < 1g 1%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.75 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high) - Vitamin D row“Vitamin D 0mcg 0%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.81 · w 0.90 · h 0.04 (high) - Calcium row“Calcium 14mg 2%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.85 · w 0.90 · h 0.04 (high) - Iron row“Iron 0.9mg 4%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.89 · w 0.90 · h 0.04 (high) - Potassium row“Potassium 225mg 4%”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.93 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high) - Daily value 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.”
- Panel grid and borderBlack rectangular border and multiple horizontal black rules separating lines and sections, forming a boxed Nutrition Facts layout.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (high)
Other
Centered crop of a black-on-white nutrition label with even lighting and no visible props; image is tightly framed around the label with minimal margin.
- Background and framingLabel is centered on a white background and fills most of the image with a small white margin and thin outer border visible.
- Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse lighting with no prominent shadows or reflections on the label.
- Image qualityHigh-contrast black text on white, sharp and legible throughout, no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
white· label backgroundPackagingblack· text and rulesPackaging#000000- Panel title“Nutrition Facts”
- 05
Product
Illustrated horizontal chile heat guide showing seven pepper illustrations aligned left-to-right with handwritten-style labels above each; a horizontal colored ribbon at the bottom labeled MILD, HOT, EXTREME.
- Bell pepper illustrationGreen bell pepper illustration with a short curved stem, glossy highlights and rounded lobes, positioned at leftmost illustrated row.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.24 · w 0.16 · h 0.36 (high) - Hatch chile illustrationLong, tapered green chile illustration (tallest pepper in the row) with a short curved stem at top, textured glossy surface and a slight downward curve at the tip.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.14 · h 0.60 (high) - Serrano illustrationSlim, medium-length green serrano-style pepper with a small stem, narrower than adjacent peppers.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.26 · w 0.06 · h 0.39 (high) - Cayenne illustrationThin red cayenne-style pepper, tapered and slightly curved, located between serrano and jalapeño.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.30 · w 0.04 · h 0.34 (high) - Jalapeño illustrationBulbous green jalapeño-style pepper with a curved stem and glossy highlights, larger in girth than serrano and cayenne.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.55 (high) - Habanero illustrationOrange habanero-shaped pepper with a small stem, rounded but irregular shape and smooth glossy surface.
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.28 (high) - Carolina Reaper illustrationSmall red bumpy pepper (wrinkled surface) with a short stem at far right of the illustrated row.
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.33 · w 0.04 · h 0.26 (high) - Heat ribbonWide horizontal ribbon near the bottom spanning nearly the full image with a left-to-right gradient from yellow-green through orange to dark red, containing three large words.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.74 · w 0.90 · h 0.18 (high) - Top decorative markSmall yellow decorative flourish and horizontal yellow brush stroke centered near the top above the main title.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (medium) - Main title textBold red title text across the top of the composition.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.06 · w 0.70 · h 0.16 (high) - Label row alignmentSeven pepper illustrations are arranged in a single horizontal row with short horizontal gray baseline marks behind them.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.96 · h 0.48 (high) - Title typography styleHandwritten/script style labels appear above each pepper and a larger bold display title appears at top center.
- Text: CHILE HEAT GUIDE“CHILE HEAT GUIDE”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Text: Hatch Chile“Hatch Chile”
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.18 · w 0.38 · h 0.06 (high) - Label: Bell Pepper“Bell Pepper”
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Label: Serrano“Serrano”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.22 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Label: Cayenne“Cayenne”
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Label: Jalapeño“Jalapeño”
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Label: Habanero“Habanero”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high) - Label: Carolina Reaper“Carolina Reaper”
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Ribbon text: MILD“MILD”
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.76 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Ribbon text: HOT“HOT”
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.76 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Ribbon text: EXTREME“EXTREME”
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.76 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Centered flat graphic on a plain white background with top and bottom decorative yellow brush elements; even studio-style lighting and no visible photographic props.
- BackgroundPlain white background filling the entire image.
- CompositionGraphic elements are centered with the pepper row across the middle and title above and ribbon below, leaving white margins on all sides.
- Decorative bottom markSmall yellow decorative dots and a short horizontal brush stroke centered below the ribbon.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.90 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (medium) - Image qualityCrisp vector-style illustration with clean edges and no photographic noise.
Colors
medium green· bell pepper#5C8901yellowish green· hatch chile#5A7404dark green· serrano#6B8402bright red· cayennedeep green· jalapeñoorange· habanerodeep red· carolina reaper#CC3203yellow to dark red gradient· heat ribbon#D2690D- Bell pepper illustrationGreen bell pepper illustration with a short curved stem, glossy highlights and rounded lobes, positioned at leftmost illustrated row.
Variants
3 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh-med-4 | Fresh Hatch Green Chile Peppers (Medium) – Big Jim & Charger - Small (approx. 5 lbs.) | $29.99$34.99 | Yes |
| fresh-med-10 | Fresh Hatch Green Chile Peppers (Medium) – Big Jim & Charger - Medium (approx. 10 lbs.) | $49.99$59.99 | Yes |
| fresh-med-25 | Fresh Hatch Green Chile Peppers (Medium) – Big Jim & Charger - X-Large (approx. 25 lbs.) | $69.99$79.99 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
240 total240 reviews · out of 5
Outstanding
Outstanding. There is no green chile like Big Jim! Hooked!
Thick and meaty, ready to roast
I've bought a lot of Hatch chiles over the years, but my 25# box of Big Jims were the nicest thickest meatiest chiles I've ever had. There were a bunch of ripe red ones and others partially red, that were so meaty they peeled easily after roasting, which is unusual for red ones. Perfect for rellenos and all sorts of tasty meals. Thanks!
I was pretty disappointed with the heat level
I was pretty disappointed with the heat level. I was of the impression that the heat level was going to be substantial, given that they were marketed as "Medium heat". I've had poblanos that were hotter and since I was trying to make a sort of Cowboy Candy, had to add several grinds of habanero flakes to get to an acceptable heat level.
Love these chiles!!!!! Best in the
Love these chiles!!!!! Best in the world!!
very fresh
very fresh, and super yummy!
Lovely addition to my cooking!
First time I’ve ordered because I just learned about fresh Hatch chilis! Easy to process and adds so much flavor to my cooking. Thank you!
Very delicious definitely will order them
Very delicious definitely will order them again
Delicious!!
Delicious!!
It was great
It was great, my first time with fresh peppers and your video was a big help. Will definitely order again and maybe go a little hotter. Great flavor!
The shipment took 4 days to arrive
The shipment took 4 days to arrive. It went from NM to Kentucky and then to Montana. Was supposed to arrive 2 days but in the end they were in good shape. Roasted the last box yesterday and only 1 chili was rotten.
They were great and have been roasted and put in freezer
They were great and have been roasted and put in freezer. The taste is fantastic!!! Thanks, Ron Stafford
I was a little disappointed
I was a little disappointed. There were at least seven or eight chilies that were not usable. One was slimy the others had rotten ends or rotten spots.
Was not happy with the way they showed up
Was not happy with the way they showed up. 50 % was wilted really bad. And had about 8 of them that was completely rotten
First timer ordering
First timer ordering, and the BigJim/Charger peppers were really good. Only complaint is that I received mine at the end of the UPS route on the hottest day in Kansas. His truck temp was 150 degrees. My peppers were pre steamed as a result, but I was still able to roast them. Very good taste.
These are an annual treat for me and my friends and family.
These are an annual treat for me and my friends and family. I get a box of Big Jim and Charger chile peppers and make chile rellenos. They are perfect for this.
I never received my
I never received my chiles
75% of my order was too shriveled to roast and peel😏
My box of Chile arrived with 50% of the pods turning red. That honestly did not bother me. However, 3/4 of the box was already shriveling. I was only able to roast and peel about 1/4 of the peppers due to the shriveling. I was so disappointed.
Approximately 6lbs were smashed/rotten or broken
Approximately 6lbs were smashed/rotten or broken. Counting those, I definitely did not receive the 25lbs. Closer to 20.
Had to toss half of the box
Had to toss half of the box, a lot had already turned red! Also they had molded the bottom half.
Outstanding freshness
Outstanding freshness. A few at the bottom started to mold, but that was my fault for not taking them out of the box right away. Will buy again next year.
These were absolutely delicious
These were absolutely delicious. They did sit on the ups truck for an entire day while it was near 100 degrees so I was a little concerned but they seemed ok do I just roasted them immediately. Absolutely delicious and highly recommended. Not sue his to address that ups issue though
They arrived in great shape and smelled like I
They arrived in great shape and smelled like I had just picked them!!!
I roasted my chilis the day after I recieved them
I roasted my chilis the day after I recieved them. They were very large, fresh, and gave off a wonderful aroma as they roasted in my oven, and on the grill outside. I had enough that we will have 3 dinners of chili rellenos, and I froze the rest for salsa, except the few I froze fresh for soups, etc. I will be reordering next year. Thank you!
Perfect!!
Perfect!!
Getting ready to order more
Getting ready to order more. Always fresh awesome quality. Every year I order as much as my freezer can hold.
I didn’t buy ENOUGH!
I didn’t buy ENOUGH!
Chili's were not fresh disappointed
I have been having my family who all live through out New Mexico send me both Green and Red Chili since my work relocated me. I tried your company and some of the green Chili were already turning orange, some had mold and about half were older already wrinkled I roasted them anyway making the best of it
The chilis were in great shape
The chilis were in great shape. Relatively flat and easy to roast and peel and freeze. Next time I need to order the next level of heat.
next year 20#
as advertised: big fat peppers! arrived on schedule and in perfect condition.
Half were red, bottom half had to be thrown away because of mold! It wouldn’t let me attach a photo!
Excellent!
Lovees the hatch peppers we bought 3 boxes one got here on time the others were delayed by ups for 3 moree days these guys made it right the replaced them and they were so fresh all the way to Tn il definatly but some more hot
Product was not fresh. Wrinkled and some where rotten
It's like living back in Santa Fe. So good.
I ordered a 25lb box of medium. Heat, I got beautiful, big peppers, but there was no heat. They were very mild. had excellent flavor but again no heat, not even the little spice, kind of disappointed.
Not happy with delivery updates on this app-
Arrived wilted and not appealing due to 4 day transit and poor packaging.
Great Chile
Great GreenChilies
First time ordering fresh chilies, shared with family, the rest were clean up, chopped roasted pressure can for later on. Did eat a few tho.
Delish
Delish thanks
Had to go back for more!
We ordered 2 more rounds of fresh Hatch chiles after we received and used our first batch in a week. This was our first time and my husband says this is the "best idea we've ever had" - I think he's right. We gambled on this and WON! We will always order fresh Hatch chiles!
Was just whatI wanted to make Salsa Verde
Was just whatI wanted to make Salsa Verde , Next time I will order more.
Great tasting peppers My wife was very happy to get them
Great tasting peppers My wife was very happy to get them. She immediately roasted them and put them up.Thank you very much.
Superior product, arrived very fresh!
They never
They never arrived😭
sooooooooo good!!!!!!!!!! Thank
sooooooooo good!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!
There were some damaged chilis and were more or
There were some damaged chilis and were more or less mild instead of medium heat
They’re were very fresh and tasted
They’re were very fresh and tasted great
Way better than the other
Way better than the other place!!!
Once again every pepper was fresh and
Once again every pepper was fresh and perfect
tasted delicious
tasted delicious.
Thank you for a great experience
Thank you for a great experience. Everything went well from the ordering to the delivery. Will definitely be buying again.
Great! Every pepper was perfect of the 25 lb box
Great! Every pepper was perfect of the 25 lb box. Didn't loose a single pepper.
Perfect
Excellent
Excellent
Big Chili
Big Chili, great flavor, not too hot
Fabulous flavor excellent as
Fabulous flavor excellent as usual
The most flavorful chilis are grown in Hatch
I had my little chili roaster ready as soon as they arrived. Gorgeous emerald color when the skins slipped off, made my mouth water with their fragrance, great flavor as always. The simple joy of tradition from the greatest farmers on Earth. Thanks for my chilis, beans, and onions!
Delicioso.
I am thrilled with my order of fresh green Chile. I had to leave beloved New Mexico, and was a bit desolate thinking about the lack of fresh green Chile until I found you guys. The chiles were packed beautifully, very firm and fresh when they arrived. My house smelled just like New Mexico when I roasted them under the broiler and I was in heaven again.Nothing beats You guys,! I will definitely buy my Suply from Fresh Chile again.
Same as last year
Same as last year. There awesome
Fresh chilies
I ordered ten lbs of the medium heat fresh chilies to be shipped to a cousin of mine in Iowa who doesn’t know how great hatch roasted chilies are. There was only one that didn’t make the trip according to his report. They roasted and enjoyed making green chili and salsa. I was really worried about shipping that far but they made it. Thanks Fresh Chile Co!!
The chilis were great as normal
The chilis were great as normal. The condition upon receipt was very good, there were not peppers spoiled or damaged. The only observation is that these peppers were not as hot as the same variety purchased last year.
This Was Not What I Am Used To Receiving You From You!
These were the worst fresh peppers that I have received from you. They arrived limp, soft and, the roasted pepper flavor reflected that.
Awesome always fresh
Awesome always fresh.
Lived in eastern Az
Lived in eastern Az. For 40+ years and always looked forward to chile season. We made a day out of going to Hatch to get some green chiles and burgers from Sparkys. We made a move to Mississippi and was considering making the drive. I ended up pre-ordering chiles instead and was excited about how quickly they were delivered. I then roasted 50lbs and was a very happy guy. Thanks for what you all do!
Not fresh
Not fresh. Didn’t feel safe to cook. Had to throw out.
Arrived fine
Arrived fine, kitchen smelled great when I roasted them! Froze them individually, then bagged them, so I can take any amount out to thaw when needed. Already used one for breakfast. Perfect taste.
Showed up perfect. All peppers were of good quality
Green Chili Time
It’s that time of year where that unmistakable smell of roasting chili fills the air. I Love my Big Jim chili’s. There is nothing like New Mexico hatch chili. The medium has just the right amount of heat. Quality and quantity of the chili were good and shipping was fast.
Arrived as promised in great shape
Arrived as promised in great shape. Roasted them…my back yard smelled like a late autumn day in Ruidoso! Quality product that will brighten up meals for many months. Thank you.
They were wonderful and peeled so easily when they were roasted
They were wonderful and peeled so easily when they were roasted. I will buy again soon as I shared too many with friends:)
I bought these expecting them to be fresh...NOT!
I bought these expecting them to be fresh . They were anything but fresh. I received the box on a Tuesday and decided to roast them on Saturday. We'll, Saturday rolls around and Iopened the box they were in. OMG! There were rotten chilis, molded, and all but about 8 chilis were soft and beginning to wrinkle from age. SERIOUSLY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS!!! The bottom of the box had mold all throughout. I wasn't going to take the chance of getting sick from them. I ended up throwing 95% of them in the trash. Needless to say I won't ever purchase this from these guys again! I'm also going to cancel my monthly order I have with them. Sending me product like this, they don't deserve my money...
Fresh
Fresh and plump!!!
Wonderful product & sooo easy to peel
Wonderful product & sooo easy to peel once roasted! Great flavor!!!
Great Chile as always
Great Chile as always, no bad Chile in the box.
These chiles are fantastic
These chiles are fantastic. Highly recommend.
Order these every year
Order these every year. Always arrive in excellent condition. Best peppers ever!
The peppers looked like they had been sitting around for weeks
The peppers looked like they had been sitting around for weeks. The skins were wrinkled and they were on the limp side. Out of the 10 lbs I bagged 3lbs of roasted. I purchase some from another outlet and they arrive in Beautiful shape. Firm, no wrinkles, an yeilded 2.5 lb out of a 5 lb box.
Love these peppers 🌶
Totally fresh with great smaell. Soon after receipt we roasted them and made chile relenos. So delicious.
I would give it more stars if i could! I try to order fresh chilis every year! We roast them up and my favorite is baked chili rellenos. But love cooking many hings with them.
Never received. And not very amused of the lack of response
No heat and no flavor but excellent customer service. Sent me a reorder for free. Just don’t take advantage of their customer service
Okay
I had to wait 3 days before I was able to roast them and they had already started going bad. I had to toss 4 chili's. The mild ones were so small that after roasting them it was hard to get any meat from them. Maybe save the small ones you keep for your salsa
Pre-order & Lesser quality
We pre-paid for our order in February and received our order the last week of September. Friends that we referred received their orders in 2 weeks with no pre-order. I know the weather has been up and down, but when we finally received our order, the peppers were much smaller and no where near as meaty. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. Hoping next years crop is better and we will not pre-order again. FWIW, the flavor of these peppers is amazing as usual!
Big and meaty
These arrived and were great. Very large and meaty. Very pleases
Medium HGC
Ordered 10 lbs and roasted. 1st thing I made was some NM hatch green chile and pork stew. Delicious! Blew the top of my head off initially then got better and better as I ate more.
Fresh is correct!
I thought the chiles were fresh and tasted great. My wife makes Chile rRand this is the first time I purchased chiles outside my local grocery store in California. I’m looking forward to trying other chiles soon as finish up my 4 pound box of Hatch chiles.
Amazing Hatch Chilies
Taste fantastic!
Nice, but too Hot
Should have ordered Mild. Can't use them for Chile Rellenos, and sparingly in stews and other dishes.
Simply awesome!
Excellent product!
Carolinians Like Chili Too!!
Wonderful- do happy to have memories of home!!
Problems
I was sad that there were three green chilies that were bad when I opened the box. I’ve ordered before and not had difficulties, so this was a surprise.
Box wasn't full and felt lighter than another company's
The peppers 🌶️ we ordered were smaller than another company's peppers were and the box wasn't as full, more like 60-75% full. I don't know if we got Charger or Big Jim, but the other company I ordered from sent Big Jim. I know because I called them back once they were delivered and asked and they confirmed that they were Big Jim. This box was identical size, but not nearly as full and felt lighter to my wife.
Marks review
The chilies were flavorful. Although I thought I would receive more large ones other than small, curled ones. Also need a bit more heat, not hot at all.
Fresh Chile Peppers
I have roasted half of the batch I received and they are quite tasty. I'm going to roast the rest of them today, then dice all of them so that I can use them in salsas and other dishes.
My hatch chili addiction
They came in looking beautiful. I roasted them and froze them and now I wish I had ordered another 10 pounds but I would like the hot ones if there are any available if you’ll contact me I’ll be happy to order some I’ve been ordering from you for sometime, and I’ve never been disappointed For a girl from California that’s too far away. This is the perfect way to get my fix.
Mild
We are sad to report that the peppers were VERY MILD in both flavor and spice despite looking BEAUTIFUL upon delivery. We have been ordering hatch chilies for years and these are by far the most mild we have ever received. Shipping and physical quality was beautiful. Lacking flavor and spice.
Not much flavor this year on medium.
Arrived in good shape quickly after shipping, but when we roasted it that night, the flavor was bland. Not much flavor from what we are used to and have been getting chile shipped from NM to WI for almost 30 yrs. Not sure what was going on with this year’s medium.
Great Chile
After a little confusion I got my order and love the Chile! I would recommend them if you need Chile!
None
Good chiles
Fast, fresh delivery
The chile arrived on time in excellent condition. After roasting, it had wonderful flavor with the perfect kick!
Great product
Peppers are very nice, large, and flavorful. Not a disappointment at all.
Wonderful Peppers, Wonderful Smell!
They are great! They got here in very good shape and we have roasted them and are pressure canning them now. Next year, I think we may get 50 pounds of the green and 25 pounds of the red!
Awesome
The flavor and smell is wonderful.
Chile's
Good condition when they arrived, only 1 bad pepper out of 12 lbs which for agricultural products great. Nice job.
Green Chili
The green chili was terrific!! Out of 100 lbs Only 4 chilis were bad! That is incredible!!! Delicious and not too hot!!!!
Good stuff
Great taste but not medium heat
First time Chili Buyer
Delicious chilies. First time buying chilies direct, and will buy them again next year. I have already roasted my entire order to make a salsa verde. These chilies make an incredible salsa verde!
Good product very good except being hauled around an extra day in the very hot ups truck
Good despite taking an extra day and being a little wilted
My hatch chilies.
We are absolutely happy with are hatch chilies. This batch we roasted and we put them in the vacuum sealed freezer bags so we have them when ready to use them. My husband cut one up and put it on top of his burrito.. here they are. Yummy.
Absolutely fresh peppers upon arrival
Arrived in two days in great condition in spite of the extreme heat. Excellent chiles. I will be buying again next year.
Fresh hatch chile
Had some bad chiles in the 25lbs thats were shipped. I think they needed to be here faster the. 2 days.
Excellent chile
I'm very happy with the quality of the chile. They are flavorful and vary a lot in heat level, but running on the hot side which I like. I will order again.
Fresh Green
Fresh green arrived in great shape and really fresh. I was a little worried since I live in SW Florida but it made it in great shape. Roasted peeled and in the freezer. Super tasty and the perfect temperature.
Love Big Jim green
Every year I can't wait for the shipment.
Nice
Already rooted them and froze them
Some weren't fresh
I had to throw away 15 of the chilies. They weren't fresh The rest were ok...many weren't grade A, they were grade C. small. It was almost like I received the leftovers.
Big Jim
Nice and hot, roasted about 2 pounds and froze those. Gonna make pepper jelly tonite, using about 1 pound. ,they have a nice smokey flavor after roasting.
Great chiles
Your wonderful Big Jim's arrived begging to be roasted! What could be better. We enjoy them so much.
Big Jim
Very mild. Like eating bell peppers. Very disappointed
Big Jim
Friggin delicious
Great product delicious flavor
This combination worked great. The roasting Tok all day and was just a fabulous aroma, great flavor, and enjoyed by all.
Waiting on rest of order
They are great just need the rest of what i paid for
Little Mild but flavor is great
Little mild but the flavor is terrific 👍
Chili pepper review
Very tasteful, we roasted and froze them. It was a very good value, when you compare to buying in the grocery stores. I will be buying again!
Just like I remember
Shipping and heat index in the pepper
It wasn't quite as hot as I'm use to being from n.m.
fantastic!!!!!
verry fresh upon arrival
Roasted and bagged. They were fabulous
All were so fresh. Can't wait to order again next year
Chililvr
The chilies arrived fresh and smelt so good as they roasted. The notification of the artival is appreciated
MK
Great! About a dozen did not make it through the heat.
Medium Hatch green Chile’s
The peppers are wonderful! The only bad thing is I did not order enough! Lol. I will definitely order more the next time!
Fresh Chiles
The first 25 lb. box was good. The second box not so good. I ordered medium heat and both boxes were very mild and lacking a little flavor. Regardless of my critique, we love the fresh chiles!
Awesome!
I love the peppers. The customer service was great when I my first order did not ship.
Excellent
Made green chili chicken enchiladas. They were great!
Big Jim
Nice and fresh. I have not made any recipes yet. I roasted and put away
Really good, meaty peppers
I ordered a 25# case of Chargers, and some were damaged in shipping (you’ll have that sometimes). The folks at Fresh Chili made it right and sent me a replacement, free of charge. Great chili's and great customer service. What’s not to like?
Best Hatch Chilis!
My medium heat peppers were a good size and very fresh when I received them. They are delicious!
Fresh Chili Company
This is a great company to work with. Great products, and fantastic customer service. Highly recommend using them.
Premium chile
These fresh chiles were harvested at the perfect maturity. They're just about to turn red. This results in deep flavor and thick walled fruit. Delicious!
Medium green chili peppers
They were good, I thought medium would be a bit more spicier but tasted like a mild. Quite a few of the chilis were already breaking down, mushy when they arrived. But we still enjoyed the rest of them, thank you
Disappointed
Half of the box was damaged
Totally disappointed, there were a few good chilies, but most were not good.
I am not very happy, I would of paid more to receive a better selection of chilis
Best Hatch Ever
We are very pleased with the peppers. Very fresh and great tasting. We will be ordering sgain
Great chile
I have been buying hatch chile for many years. The drive from central California has gotten longer and more expensive. I built a roaster and have had chile 50# shipped the last three years. Cost effective but not as much fun.
Second box of peppers were half rotten
The peppers taste great but shipping leaves a lot to be desired. This was the second box had a lot of rotten peppers. We were refunded the money for the peppers, but the shipping needs to be addressed.
Half of the 25lbs had to thrown away
I have an email into customer service. We received our package as scheduled; however opening the box approximately 1/2 we rotten, slimy and totally unusable. Had great experience with all other ourchases but won’t be ordering fresh chilis again.
YUM
This was my first time ordering the fresh chile peppers and to say yum is sort of an understatement. This was also my first time roasting, and between the delicious smells and of course I had to sample my work, I can safely say it was so worth the wait. Yes the shipping fee is high and I hope that in the future FCC will be able to bring it down some, but it was still worth it.
Chilies have arrived.
Thank you so much We love our green chilies. Grilled and in the freezer for another years. Enjoyment. Thank you.
Great flavor!
I followed the video instructions for roasting and peeling them. Pretty easy. Had some for dinner using your recipe. Wonderful!
Fresh Chiles
The fresh Chile’s were awesome. The flavor was amazing. They were big and meaty. We had a blast roasting them on the grill.
So tasty!
Out of 50 pounds of fresh chile peppers, we only had 3 peppers that were bad on arrival. Roasted them, and they are all bagged and frozen, ready to thaw and eat. So tasty! Love getting our green chile fix.
Big Jim
We were satisfied not very many were rotten about a dozen but other than that we're pleased thank you
Fresh Chile!
Very big and meaty Chile’s. Easy to grill and prepare for the following year. Great tasting!
A trip back to NM
I really appreciated receiving notification a few days before my peppers shipped so I had time to clear my calendar for TBE day after they arrived so I could process them immediately. They arrived in a solid, well-ventilated box. Opening the box smelled just like my memories of visiting NM during Chile roasting season. That smell alone is worth the cost. A small number of peppers didn't survive the shipping process but not enough to have issue with. Most of the peppers were firm, beautiful green and ready for roasting. The website had great information on how to do that and the NM state extension website had information on safely preserving the green beauties for future use. I'd not hesitate to hut again, maybe even this year.
Thank you!
Got busy roasting and will enjoy for a long time to come!
Happy again
Fresh thick meaty peppers time to fire up the grill
MMM Good
Excellent flavor easy to roast and freeze for later.
Big Jim
Doesn't get any better or fresher!
Big Jim Green Chili's
Some of the peppers were rotten when I received my order... about 5-6 of them so I washed the rest of my order so I was hoping to save the rest
Love these!!!
This is the second year ordering these. Last year we got 10 lbs, this year we got 25 lbs. Less chile rationing! They are excellent!! We roast them in the grill, peel, and pack 3-4 peppers in baggies to freeze for throughout the year. They have great flavor!!! Highly recommend!! (If you’re new to pepper roasting, make sure you wear gloves!)
My mother-in-law’s favorite!
The chilies were every bit as delicious as my New Mexico wife’s mother bragged about for years! Rest In Peace Georgia!
Awesome Chili's
Just as they described
Big Jim Charger
Overall they were in nice condition. I did have several in both boxes that were unusable as they were spoiled.
Beautiful peppers 🌶
Love em as usual already roasted and frozen yum !
Delicious
This is the first time we had hatch chiles. They totally lived up to the hype! Will be getting more again.
Big Jim Medium
This Company stands behind Their Products. I had a issue that was taken care of immediately. I will be ordering again in the future. Thank You, Carol Escarciga.
I'll be back
The fist order was so sad, but you made it much better with the second shipment! Super tasty!! I roasted them off and packaged them so that we can pull out exactly what we want for the next meal!! Thank you!
My chilies
Great chilies! Roasted them, peeled and chopped them up. Into the freezer for this winter. Also made some guacamole, yum!
Great
Just as I remembered from when I was in Ruidoso. They are great. Nothing compares in Michigan.!!
Green chili peppers fresh
Great flavor, next time I will order hotter variety
Customer service #1
Fresh products guarantee amazing
Not spicey
I bought medium and hot fresh chiles. Neither was spicey at all. They were equal to bell peppers at best. I called them and they said it’s because they are the last fresh chiles of the season. Made me wonder why they would sell me inferior quality when they state openly how committed they are to quality.
This time of year
My first order came in a couple of days later than expected but was in excellent shape. Second order came in on time but a few were kind of rotted but all n all we are very pleased. Our neighbors here have no idea about roasting them but love the smell. I really wish that I could get a mix of medium and hot together like I could get when I lived in Colorado. Please consider that for next years offer
Great customer service
My first order never came don't know what Fed x did with them, but customer sent out another order right away, they came in good shape only 2 were a little soft, I only ordered 5 lbs. I wish I would have ordered more, I will order from them again!
Where are my chilis
I can not review your product. I still have not received my order that was supposedly shipped Oct. 6. Can you help me find my chilis
Medium chili
Perfect. 10 pounds of crisp fresh chilis went on the grill and are ready for salsa and Chiles Rellenos! Thanks for all y’all’s hard work!
Roasting Aroma
I roasted all of the chiles, gave many bags away and the aroma was incredible! My husband's family is from Isleta so family members were excited to receive my gift.
As always, they are amazing!
I can't get enough of everything I've purchased from Fresh Chile!!!
WOW !
My daughter received her box of green chilies and was delighted. She roasted and froze, shared with her daughter and has had many meals so far. They were all you said. Meaty and tasty. Can't wait until next season.
It was fantastic!!
I loved that the chiles were fresh and so delicious! Will order again next year!!
Medium chilies
A little to mild for me but flavour is great
Very Fresh and Excellent Chilies Delivered
The fresh green chilies we received were excellent quality and ready for roasting. They taste great too!
Late but appreciated
Many of the chillies were not Big Jim. They were very small (under 3 inch) and also they were turning red. I had to hurry to get them roasted and frozen.
Order of fresh medium
The fresh chiles were not very fresh. They were small and not very meaty. In addition, they had a bitterness to them. I was very disappointed, especially considering the cost.
Where's the heat?
Chiles were too mild. No heat. I know these were medium, not hot but......more like mild. That being said they were nice big chiles and had good flavor.
medium Hatch green chile
Chiles were large, and full of flavor. The Chiles we're not spicy, which was perfect for my girlfriend, because she gets heartburn. Next time I'll also order some hot for myself. Shipping arrived on time, and I'm very happy with the product.
Excellent product
Easy to order. My order shipped right away and arrived in great condition. I will definitely be a repeat customer. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Big Jim's for the win
My box was delayed 3 days. I stressed that the chiles would be spoiled, but they were perfect. 25 lbs. roasted, chilled, bagged and moved to the freezer in 3 hours. It's hard not to pull a bag out daily. Yum!
1 Star
Will wait for Joe Parkers hot/medium hot. 25 lb. Green. Red later? Dang, those are good.
5 Stars
the peppers were fresh and ready for roasting and making chili. :) happy cook!
5 Stars
I really don’t know what the Chargers were like. I bought Big Jims med-hot, which were much better then the Sandias. Not much heat but more then the Sandias, which were supposed to be hot. Unfortunately, my Big Jim’s showed up with several rotten and the box all smashed. Apparently they were held over a few days at a Portland post office. They showed up about 4 days after my sandia’s still in the smashed box but were in a plastic bag to prevent the leakage from the spoiled ones, the smell was horrendous. Upon washing and sorting what was left, I found these to be much easier to roast and much tastier then the Sandias, just wish they had been delivered in time and were hotter.
5 Stars
5 Stars
1 Star
Not very healthy seem like they were kind of old
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
Perfect! 60 yr old Coloradan loves them with everything. My wife was impressed too. She is a new fan.
4 Stars
The chilies were suppose to be med hot and only a few have and heat at all. I'm a little disappointed. There are still good tasting but no heat. Was going to pre buy for next year but having second thoughts now.
1 Star
not hot at all, occasional warm bite
5 Stars
Absolutely delicious . Meaty and has plenty of kick
4 Stars
4 Stars
5 Stars
Tremendous quality hatch chilies...I love the Big Jim's....nice medium-hot flavor. Couldn't be happier with the order process, price and shipping. You guys rock! I will be back!
3 Stars
I was disappointed in the Big Jim chiles. They had little flavor and little heat.
5 Stars
I bought 25 lbs of the Big Jim's. They were excellent. Only 2 bad ones in the whole bunch. Shipped to my home in Florida
5 Stars
5 Stars
2 Stars
I had preordered green chile and it wasn’t the freshest. I had to throw out a few pods.
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
They are amazing this is the first time we have ever roasted our own chilies they turned out delish.!! And yes some are hotter than fire but the flavor is amazing!!!
5 Stars
Fun to roast, prep and use.
5 Stars
They were great...roasted and peeled and added a few other peppers i grew, and canned 12 pints of green chili salsa. Some of the pints will be Christmas gifts for my two daughters..of course am saving some for my homemade burrito recipe!
1 Star
1 Star
3 Stars
I want to buy a few jars but the shipping cost is exorbitant. I’ll pass and find them somewhere else.
5 Stars
Arrived fresh and lovely. We grilled them briefly and removed skins. Then canned them. We will enjoy their heat all winter. Thanks!
5 Stars
Very tastey peppers, a bit more difficult to roast than expected. Gas grill was inconsistent with heat and gas oven the heat was too close to peppers...our problem not yours, we live on a boat!!
5 Stars
Delicious, crunchy and the right amount of heat
5 Stars
Peppers were on time and in excellent shape ! Will order again
5 Stars
Awesome chili
5 Stars
Arrived as promised, fresh and in excelent condition!
5 Stars
These chili’s were so fresh and very easy to roast and package. The flavor is incredible.
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
Roasting had to be done outside per request from my wife but it was worth it
5 Stars
These chilies arrived fresh and ready for the grill. They were hot but not too. Great flavor and we are enjoying them after roasting on the grill. Delivered right on time.
5 Stars
Possibly the best
5 Stars
Roasted them tonight...had all the kids over grilled some burgers with hatch chillies on top. They were great! Can't wait to make some green chili!!
5 Stars
First time trying this chile, it came in great condition and was the perfect heat. Next year I may only buy this kind of chile.
5 Stars
Chile was well boxed, I have ordered from other companies and they leave the handle open and people take chile cause I'm always lower than the 25 pounds, but here there is no openings for people to take. Highly recommend, the chile was also pretty spicy.
5 Stars
I currently live in New Hampshire. When I lived in Arizona, I could purchase green Chile at the grocery stores and freeze it. I purchased the x-hot green Chile, roasted it and ate some right after that. It was fantastic and lit me up, just the way I like it. I was very happy that it arrived quickly and all the Chile was usable.
5 Stars
Wonderful ..right out of the field fresh
5 Stars
I followed their video on how to roast these chiles and they came out terrific
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
The charger is a wonderful fleshy chili with a medium kick.
5 Stars
Excellent!
5 Stars
Well the process for buying them has been easy so far but still waiting for my peppers to be picked I gather.
5 Stars
They are pretty mild unless you leave the pith in, which I do.
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
I have tried the red, green & blend in both hot & xhot and they have all been great. Wouldn't you believe it now I am having to wait until this years crop is on the market. Worth waiting for.
5 Stars
Chiles came in fresh with heat level as advertised.
5 Stars
Very good, product arrived in great condition
Reddit Insights
5 threads · r/HotPeppers, r/NewMexico, r/vegetablegardeningRedditors generally love Hatch/Big Jim green chiles for their rich flavor, meaty texture, and versatility, though proper roasting and fresh sourcing are important.
Most users praise Big Jim Hatch chiles for flavor and versatility, with some caveats about raw preparation, shipping quality, and heat variation; overall positive with mixed practical notes.
Themes
Use Cases
- Topping or ingredient on burgers, pizza, eggs, burritos, salads, pasta
- Roasting and peeling for best flavor and texture
- Home growing of Big Jim peppers
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- What are Hatch chiles?
- Hatch is a region in New Mexico; the chiles are New Mexico varieties like Big Jim and Sandia, with the official name New Mexico chile.
- Do I need to roast Hatch chiles before eating?
- Yes, roasting and peeling is recommended; raw green chile is not typical and the skin is tough.
- How hot are Big Jim Hatch chiles?
- Medium heat, about grocery store jalapeño level or slightly less, but noticeable and still edible.
Compared To
vs Anaheim (Spitfire hybrid)
Big Jim was preferred over Spitfire for larger, thicker pods and better leaf cover; Spitfire had slightly better production, but Big Jim had comparable heat and overall quality.
Source Threads
Versatile topping for many foods
I moved to Colorado from Chicago and I put them on everything now. They love their green chili out here. Put it on burgers, pizza, salad, pasta, eggs anything. I like it super spicy on burritos personally. I’m Chicago we have this condiment called Giardanera we put on everything. Similar concept.
u/smellygooch18r/HotPeppersView thread →
Hatch chile identity and Big Jim variety
Hatch chile is the most common way of talking about New Mexico chile. Our chile varieties range from about 500 scoville to 12,000 or so, depending on the variety. The Hatch valley is the number one chile growing region in New Mexico, and has a yearly festival on Labor Day(around the start of September) weekend since 1972. The official name for these chile varieties is New Mexico chile, and most of the varieties developed by New Mexico State University like Big Jim and Sandia bear the designator Numex.
u/Beerwithjhettr/HotPeppersView thread →
Roasting and peeling are essential
Quick edit: Make sure you’re not eating them raw, by the way. Typically you roast them until the skin blisters, peel the skin off (with gloves and glasses because the capsaicin in the pepper is a irritant and will hurt), and then use the ‘meat’ that remains.
u/[deleted]r/NewMexicoView thread →
Big Jim Legacy: excellent flavor and moderate heat
The peppers roast nicely and are super easy to peel. The flavor is exquisite and the heat level is just right — it’s certainly quite noticeable, but still edible. I’m gonna grow a lot more of these next year!
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Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://freshchileco.com/products/medium-fresh-hatch-green-chile-peppers
- Platform
- shopify
- Updated