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A clear glass jar with a gold metal screw lid, filled with bright red sauce; a black wrap label with a central yellow badge and red chili illustrations covers the jar midsection.

The Fresh Chile Company

2023 Sandia Select Hatch Chile Enchilada Sauce (Hot)

$7.95$12.95-39%
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The 2023 Sandia Select Hatch Chile Enchilada Sauce (Hot) is a 16 oz jarred red enchilada sauce made by boiling down freshly picked Hatch Red Chile peppers; its ingredient list is red chile, garlic, salt, citric acid, and water, and it is labeled vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, plant-based, fat-free, and no sugar added. It is intended for use on enchiladas and in huevos rancheros and posole, and the Sandia Select variety is characterized as a hot Hatch red chile with above-average heat relative to other Hatch chile types. Packaging labeling instructs refrigeration after opening and use within seven days, and notes processing in a facility that also processes soy.

Color
Red
Material
Red Chile, Garlic, Salt, Citric Acid
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Specifications

Hot Hatch chile enchilada sauce made from fresh flame-roasted red chile peppers with garlic and spices. Vegan, gluten-free, and free from added sugar and preservatives.

Made with fresh Hatch red chile peppers that are flame roasted and boiled down into a rich, one-of-a-kind sauce. Perfect for enchiladas, huevos rancheros, and posole.

Color
Red · red
Material
Red Chile, Garlic, Salt, Citric Acid
Occasion
everyday
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Weight
1.6 lb

Additional Attributes

  • Made with freshly picked Hatch red chile peppers
  • Flame roasted
  • No dried or dehydrated pods
  • No sugar added
  • No preservatives
  • Vegan
  • Gluten free
  • Dairy free
  • Grain free
  • Plant based
  • Fat-free
  • Above average heat level (hot)
  • 16 oz jar
  • Pairs well with enchiladas, huevos rancheros, and posole
  • Sandia Select variety
  • 2023 harvest

Product Insights

The Fresh Chile Company's 2023 Sandia Select Hatch Chile Enchilada Sauce (hot) is a seasonally limited, single-harvest expression of New Mexican red chile, made from freshly picked, Certified Hatch Valley red chiles (an NMSU-bred heirloom hotter and thicker-walled than the 1956 Sandia) that are flame-charred for smoke, boiled, and jarred within 48 hours of harvest. Its smooth, medium-bodied texture carries earthy, smoky sweetness from caramelized pepper sugars—with no added sugar—plus a pungent finish and a heat around 5,000 SHU, making it a flexible base for stacked enchiladas, tamales, chile colorado, huevos rancheros, or the red half of a Christmas plate. The tradeoff: it's currently out of stock because the fresh chile harvest lasts only about 30 days, and once opened it must be refrigerated and used within roughly 7–10 days; it also shares processing facilities with soy. A 16-ounce jar holds two cups (enough for 8–10 enchiladas) and on sale costs about $0.50 per ounce.

Verified claims

Flavor
Earthy, smoky and sweet with a pungent finish, from fresh pods rather than dried ones.
Shelf life
Refrigerate after opening; the label says enjoy within 7 days, and a same-line reviewer extended it to about 10.
Family origin
Founder Randy McMillan's father created a fresh-Hatch red sauce recipe that became this product.
Recipe method
Freshly picked Hatch red chiles, not dried powder or pods; ingredients are red chile, garlic, salt, citric acid.
Community reputation
Hotsauce enthusiasts on Reddit recommend Fresh Chile Co.'s jarred Hatch sauces.
Variety lineage
NMSU-bred heirloom, hotter and thicker-walled than the 1956 Sandia
Fresh-pod process
Jarred within 48 hours of harvest from Certified Hatch Valley red chiles
Culinary use
A foundational red base for enchiladas, tamales and chile colorado; a fried egg balances its heat.
Smoke
The jar's smoke flavor comes from flame-charring the fresh peppers before boiling.
Sweetness
Caramelized pepper sugars give the sauce a sweet finish with no added sugar.
Culinary fit
A New Mexican staple for stacked enchiladas, huevos rancheros, and red-green Christmas plates.
Sourcing
Certified Hatch Valley red chiles from a single 2023 harvest — not a year-round blend.
Per-ounce price
On sale at $7.95, this 16 oz jar is about $0.50 per ounce.
Preparation method
Made for flat 2–3-tortilla stacks — sauce between every layer and over the top.
Christmas pairing
Functions as the red half of a New Mexico Christmas plate — red and green chile on the same dish.
Freshness
Fresh Hatch red is jarred within 48 hours of harvest from the ~30-day season; once opened, eat within about ten days.
Base sauce role
Béchamel-style base for chile colorado, tamales, and braised meat
Heat
Heat runs about 5,000 SHU — jalapeño-range, far below habanero
Consistency
Smooth, medium-bodied; simmer to reduce for a thicker coating.
Versatility
Used beyond enchiladas: posole, huevos rancheros, and Christmas-style red/green plates.
Use cases
Use for stacked New Mexican enchiladas, huevos rancheros, or Christmas-style red-and-green plates.
Soy cross-contact
No soy in ingredients; processed in a facility that also processes soy.
No sugar added
Sweetness comes from roasted chiles' natural sugars, not added sugar.
Yield
One 16 oz jar holds 2 cups and coats 8–10 enchiladas in a 9x13 pan.
Seasonal availability
Listed out of stock; fresh Hatch red chiles are only harvested about 30 days a year, so restocks are single-harvest batches.

Product record

Title
2023 Sandia Select Hatch Chile Enchilada Sauce (hot)
Brand
The Fresh Chile Company
Price
$12.95 USD
Availability
Out of stock
Rating
0 stars, 1 reviews, scale 5

Buying Guide

1 comparison · 4 sources

Uses

Use it to top enchiladas, huevos rancheros, or posole

The Fresh Chile Company suggests this hot Sandia Select Hatch Red Chile sauce as a pairing for enchiladas, huevos rancheros, and posole. It's made from freshly picked Hatch Red Chile peppers that are boiled down, with a heat level the brand describes as above average for Hatch Chile. The sauce is labeled vegan, gluten free, and no sugar added, so it works for a range of diets.[1]

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2023 Sandia Select Hatch Chile Enchilada Sauce (hot): Choose this if you want a hot red enchilada sauce: the Sandia Select Hatch Red Chile variety is described by the brand as having an above-average heat level compared to other Hatch Chile types, and it pairs with enchiladas, huevos rancheros, and posole. It is a 16 oz. jar made from freshly picked Hatch Red Chile peppers, with a short ingredient list (red chile, garlic, salt, citric acid, and water per the label) and dietary attributes including vegan, gluten free, dairy free, grain free, plant based, fat-free, and no sugar added. Note the refrigeration guidance: the label says to refrigerate after opening and enjoy within the next seven days. Also note the 2023 vintage: it's a specific harvest year, so if you prefer a fresher crop you may want to check for newer vintages of the same brand.[1,2]575 Machete Hatch Red Chile Enchilada Sauce (mild): Choose this if you want a mild Hatch red chile sauce for heat-sensitive eaters — reviewers report its mild kick lets the whole family enjoy it. It's made from freshly harvested Hatch Red Chile with just garlic, salt, and citric acid, fits vegan and gluten-free diets, and reviewers say it's as good as homemade while skipping roasting chiles. Just know it runs thinner than many jarred sauces and may not cling to enchiladas as thickly, and some find it tomato-forward and slightly sweet rather than deeply dried-chile.[3]2023 Big Jim Hatch Chile Enchilada Sauce (medium): Choose this if you want a medium-heat red chile sauce for enchiladas, huevos rancheros, or posole — it's made by boiling down fresh Hatch Red Chile peppers, and the customer-review analysis finds deep, complex flavor that tastes authentically New Mexico/Tex-Mex, spicy enough for chile lovers without overpowering family meals. It's vegan, gluten-free, fat-free, with no sugar added, in a 16 oz jar. Note it runs on the thin side, so per the review analysis it may pool rather than cling in casseroles or stacked enchiladas unless simmered or thickened.[4]

Image Analysis

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2023 Sandia Select Hatch Chile Enchilada Sauce (Hot) product image (primary)
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Product

A clear glass jar with a gold metal screw lid, filled with bright red sauce; a black wrap label with a central yellow badge and red chili illustrations covers the jar midsection.

  • Jar bodyCylindrical clear glass jar with gently rounded shoulder and base; glass shows specular highlights and the red sauce is visible through it above and below the label.
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  • LidGold-colored metal screw-top lid with fine vertical ridges around the circumference and a smooth top surface; lid sits flush on the jar neck.
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  • Sauce visibleUniform bright red sauce visible in upper and lower clear-glass sections not covered by the label; surface has glossy reflections.
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  • Label wrapMatte-looking black wrap-around label with a subtle woven or textured pattern, placed around the jar midsection covering the mid to lower body.
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  • Central badge and artworkProminent yellow shield-shaped badge at the label center with black stylized text and a small red chili illustration overlapping the badge; two large red chili illustrations flank the badge on left and right.
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Packaging

Black textured wrap label with a central yellow badge and multiple lines of legible text, plus red chili illustrations on either side of the badge.

  • Badge headline text“HATCH”
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  • Brand text inside badge“The Fresh CHILE CO.”
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  • Badge year“2023”
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  • Product line text“Sandia Select”
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  • Product name text“ENCHILADA SAUCE”
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  • Size statement“16 fl oz (454g)”
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  • Left circular markSmall circular logo at left label edge, partially visiblePartial
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Other

Studio product shot on a uniform black background with even frontal lighting and visible reflections on the glass and lid.

  • BackgroundSolid black background filling the frame with no visible props or surface.
  • CompositionJar centered vertically and horizontally in the image, photographed front-on.
  • Reflections and lightingSpecular highlights on the glass front and lid indicating frontal studio lighting; small white highlight patch visible on upper sauce area.
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Colors

bright tomato red· sauce#D33126metallic gold· lid#C1AD54textured black· label backgroundPackaging#151215vivid yellow· central badgePackaging#FFD219chili red· chili illustrationsPackaging#E13639
2023 Sandia Select Hatch Chile Enchilada Sauce (Hot) product image 2
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Product

Front-facing sauce label showing a central yellow badge logo with two large red chile illustrations flanking it, a textured black woven background, brand text and product name across the lower center, and a white Nutrition Facts panel at the right edge.

  • Central badge logoYellow ornate shield-style badge centered horizontally, containing the stacked words 'HATCH', 'The Fresh CHILE CO.' with a small red chile illustration integrated into the wordmark and '2023' printed below.
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  • Red chile illustrationsTwo large glossy red chile peppers with green stems, one left and one right of the central badge; they are vertically oriented and partially overlap the badge area.
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  • Product name panelBelow the badge a black ribbon with yellow outlined text reading 'Sandia Select' and below that bold yellow text stating 'ENCHILADA SAUCE', with a small size/weight line reading '16 fl oz (454g)' underneath.
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  • Background textureOverall black woven burlap texture fills the label background, visible between and around graphic elements.
  • Small circular certification markA circular black-and-red certified Hatch Chile emblem located below and slightly left of the central badge.
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  • Left paragraph blockLarge left-aligned block of white marketing copy starting with a yellow heading at the top left and multiple lines of white text beneath, ending with a yellow handwritten-style signature line.
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  • Row of iconsVertically arranged circular icons with short labels (e.g. 'GLUTEN FREE', 'VEGAN', 'NO SUGAR ADDED', 'NO ADDITIVES', 'PALEO') appear along the right-side margin to the left of the Nutrition Facts panel.
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  • Right-edge Nutrition Facts panelWhite rectangular Nutrition Facts box occupying the rightmost portion of the image with bold header 'Nutrition Facts' and multiple tabular nutrient lines and a barcode at the lower right.
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Packaging

Label artwork and printed packaging panels are visible, including a marketing paragraph, web and contact lines, icons for claims, and a full Nutrition Facts panel with barcode and ingredient list.

  • Heading text“TASTE THE FAMILY TRADITION”
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  • Marketing paragraph“FRESH CHILE WAS STARTED IN THE HOME OF RANDY & CAROL MCMILLAN, WHO USED THEIR KITCHEN TO BRING FAMILY & FRIENDS TOGETHER THROUGH THEIR LOVE OF HATCH CHILE. TODAY FRESH CHILE PROVIDES HATCH CHILE PEPPERS, SALSAS, SAUCES, SPICES, AND PRODUCTS TO CONSUMERS ALL ACROSS THE USA. WE ARE COMMITTED TO AMERICAN FARMERS, AND OUR PRODUCT IS MADE FARM TO THE JAR TO PROVIDE THE FRESHEST AWARD-WINNING SAUCES & SALSAS ON THE MARKET TODAY. TASTE THE FAMILY TRADITION AND FIND OUT WHY AMERICA IS TALKING ABOUT FRESH CHILE!”
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  • Signature line“The McMillans”
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  • Website and contact lines“WWW.FRESHCHILECO.COM SERVICE@FRESHCHILECO.COM (575)800-8284 @THEFRESHCHILECO”
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  • Address block“320 E. WYATT DR. SUITE C LAS CRUCES, NM 88001”
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  • Ingredient/handling note near nutrition“INGREDIENTS: RED CHILE, GARLIC, SALT, CITRIC ACID AND WATER. PRODUCT PROCESSED IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO PROCESSES SOY. REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING ENJOY WITHIN THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS.”
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  • Hatch chile mark text“HATCH CHILE”
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Other

Studio-style product shot with centered composition on a horizontal canvas, neutral lighting, slight highlights on glossy chile illustrations, and a thin white rim visible at image edges where the label graphic meets the image border.

  • Shot compositionWide horizontal crop showing the full label art from left marketing block to right Nutrition Facts with centered logo and symmetrical chile illustrations.
  • Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting with specular highlights on the glossy red chile illustrations indicating a smooth shiny finish; minimal hard shadows.
  • Image qualitySharp, high-resolution label image with legible small text in the Nutrition Facts panel and barcode; no visible motion blur.

Colors

bright cherry red· red chile illustrations#C42226warm mustard yellow· central badge background#FBBD0Etextured charcoal black· label background#1E1C21plain white· Nutrition Facts panelPackaging#F1F1F1vivid yellow· label text and accents#FEC215

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

★★★★★Cowboy Kent Rollins, Cook

So fresh, so authentic. that’s what it is. So much flavor in a spoonful.

Reddit Insights

1 threads · r/hotsauce

Reddit users largely recommend Fresh Chile Co's jarred Hatch chile products, praising their freshness and flavor, with minor criticisms about sweetness and blandness in some items.

mixed sentiment70% match

Most comments are positive, citing freshness, flavor, and strong recommendations; however, a few users note unwanted sweetness, blandness in certain products, or need for salt.

Themes

Overall quality and recommendationpositive
Flavor consistencymixed

Use Cases

  • As a sauce for burgers and other foods

Watch Out For

mediumSome jarred products have a noticeable sweetness that may not appeal to everyone.
lowCertain items may taste bland and need added salt.

Community Q&A

Has anyone tried anything from The Fresh Chile Co?
Yes, several users recommend their jarred Hatch chile products, especially the Fresh Chile Sauce, praising flavor and freshness; a few dislike sweetness or blandness in certain items.

Compared To

vs The Hatch Chile Store frozen Hatch chile

One user prefers frozen Hatch chile from The Hatch Chile Store over Fresh Chile Co's jarred product due to sweetness.

Source Threads

  • Positive recommendation for Fresh Chile Sauce

    This is the only Fresh Chile Sauce I know of. https://freshchileco.com/ It's good stuff. Highly recommend.

    u/GreenChileEnchiladasr/hotsauceView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://freshchileco.com/products/pre-order-2023-sandia-select-hatch-chile-enchilada-sauce
Platform
shopify
Updated
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