The Fresh Chile Company
2023 Sandia Select Hatch Green Chile (Hot)
This product is a jarred, chopped Hatch green chile made from the hot Sandia Select variety, packaged in a 16 fl oz (454g) jar. It contains flame-roasted Sandia Select chiles (a hot variety with above-average heat compared to other Hatch chiles), lime juice, salt, and garlic, and is labeled vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, fat-free, and with no added sugar. It is commonly used as a condiment or topping for cheeseburgers, enchiladas, tacos, or eaten directly like a salsa; reviews rate it 4.52/5 (25 reviews) and describe it as one of the closest jarred options to fresh roasted Hatch chile.
- Color
- Green
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Condiments & Sauces > Hot Sauce
- MPN
fcc-pg-sandia-med-jar
Specifications
Hot Hatch green chile made from Sandia Select chiles, flame roasted and thickly chopped, with lime juice, salt, and garlic. Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
Flame roasted and thickly chopped (1-inch) Sandia Select Hatch green chile. No dried or dehydrated pods, no sugar added, no preservatives. Heat level above average compared to other Hatch chiles.
- Color
- Green · green
- Material
- Roasted Green Chile, Lime Juice, Salt, Garlic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 1.6 lb
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Condiments & Sauces > Hot Sauce
Additional Attributes
- 2023
- Sandia Select
- Hatch Green Chile
- hot
- flame roasted
- thickly chopped 1-inch pieces
- no dried or dehydrated pods
- no sugar added
- no preservatives
- special reserve
- above average heat
- vegan
- gluten-free
- dairy-free
- grain free
- plant based
- fat-free
Product Insights
This is a certified Hatch Valley green chile from a legally protected New Mexico origin—a Sandia Select cultivar grown at 4,000 feet with 290 sunny days and 20-degree daily swings that concentrate heat to a rated 9,000–9,500 SHU, hotter than most jalapeños. Hand fire-roasted and jarred within 48 hours of harvest as 1-inch chunks, the once-a-year 2023 vintage was cut to 30–50% of normal yields by an August heat wave, and this dated run is not restocked, making the jar a scarce, authentic taste of the New Mexico preservation ritual. Ingredients are limited to roasted chile, lime juice, salt, and garlic—no sugar, preservatives, or added water—and a single 16-oz jar is the entire chile body for an 8-serving pork stew, with chunks that hold their shape or blend smooth for sauce. The tradeoff: opened jars keep only 7 days (freeze portions for up to 12 months), the product is currently sold out at a $9.95 markdown from $12.95, and some buyers report late or never-shipped orders, so checking jar labels on arrival is advised.
Verified claims
- Origin
- Certified Hatch Valley chiles, legally protected New Mexico origin, local family ownership.
- Growing conditions
- 4,000-ft elevation, ~20°F daily swings, and 290 sunny days concentrate heat and flavor.
- 2023 vintage
- 2023 jar from a once-a-year harvest; heat cut hot-chile yields to 30–50%.
- Roasting
- Hand fire-roasted and jarred within 48 hours of harvest, chopped into 1-inch pieces.
- Vintage scarcity
- 2023 heat wave cut Hatch yields to 30-50%, and this dated run is not restocked unchanged.
- Heat
- Rated about 9,000-9,500 SHU, a tier hotter than Big Jim and most jalapeños.
- Authenticity
- Hatch designation is legally protected by New Mexico's 2012 labeling law; Sandia Select is an NMSU-bred cultivar.
- Ingredients
- Ingredients are roasted green chile, lime juice, salt and garlic — no sugar, preservatives or added water.
- Cultivar
- Hatch Valley certification is backed by New Mexico's 2012 labeling law
- Seasonal harvest
- Sold out — the once-a-year 2023 hot crop yielded just 30–50% of normal after an August heat wave.
- Heritage
- Fire-roasting Hatch chiles is the New Mexico preservation ritual this jar carries on.
- Cooking use
- Chunks hold their shape in stews and soups and blend smooth for enchilada sauce
- Cooking uses
- A single jar is the entire chile body in an 8-serving pork stew
- Storage
- Opened jar keeps 7 days; frozen chile keeps 12 months
- Post-open shelf life
- Once opened, refrigerate and use within 7 days; the window is about quality, not safety
- Freezing
- Once opened, freeze portions in a freezer-safe container; they keep up to 12 months
- Recipe portions
- A 16 oz jar fills one stew batch or several ¾-cup sauce portions
- Endorsement
- Product-page tasting note is by Cowboy Kent Rollins, a cast-iron cook with 3M+ YouTube subscribers.
- Recipe fit
- One 16-oz jar is the full chile measure in Kent Rollins' 8-serving pork stew.
- Pricing
- Listed at $9.95 (was $12.95) while sold out — end-of-crop markdown, not a quality discount.
- Stock-up strategy
- Buyers order several jars and freeze extras; an open jar keeps about 7 days, frozen chile up to 12 months.
- Delivery reliability
- Buyers report late or never-shipped orders and advise checking jar labels for substitutions on arrival.
Product record
- Title
- 2023 Sandia Select Hatch Green Chile (hot)
- Brand
- The Fresh Chile Company
- Price
- $12.95 USD
- Availability
- Out of stock
- Rating
- 4.52 stars, 25 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 7 sourcesUses
Top cheeseburgers, enchiladas, and tacos
Spoon it over cheeseburgers, green chile cheeseburgers, enchiladas, and tacos.[4]
Spoon over eggs, beans, and soups
Spoon it over eggs, beans, and soups, and stir it into corn chowder.[4]
Serve like salsa or as a quick sauce
Eat it like salsa on its own, or spoon it over chicken, pork, and vegetables as a sauce; try it in green chile chicken.[4]
Fill burritos
Add to green chile stew
Stir into chicken salad
Stir into chicken salad with shredded chicken and crisp vegetables.[6]
Add to queso
Stir into melted white American cheese or queso.[6]
Blend into enchilada sauce
Blend into enchilada sauce to use with cheese and tortillas.[3,7]
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Clear glass jar with visible chopped green chile pieces, metal screw-on lid, and a black wrap label with a central yellow badge and green pepper illustrations.
- Jar geometryCylindrical clear glass jar with rounded shoulder and visible glass lip below the lid; jar tapers slightly inward near the neck and widens toward the body.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.02 · w 0.66 · h 0.96 (high) - LidMetal screw-on lid with ribbed edge and metallic gold finish; a thin sealing ring is visible beneath the lid.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Contents appearanceChopped green chile pieces suspended in a translucent liquid; visible seeds and small dark charred flecks throughout.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.82 (high) - Label bandBlack textured wrap label encircling the jar at mid-body with artwork and text, covering roughly the middle third of the jar height.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Pepper illustrationsTwo tall stylized green pepper illustrations flanking the central badge, one on each side, rendered with darker speckled detailing.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (high) - Central badgeYellow ornamental shield-shaped badge at the label center containing multiple lines of text and a small vertical chile illustration incorporated into the word CHILE.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Lower label stripeA narrow black stripe at the bottom of the label contains a small yellow script banner and block yellow text beneath it.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.54 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high)
Packaging
Black wrap label with decorative badge and product text visible; no separate outer packaging is present in the image.
- Label text line 1“HATCH”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.37 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (high) - Label text line 2“The Fresh CHILE CO.”
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.40 · w 0.26 · h 0.08 (high) - Label text year“2023”
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.46 · w 0.08 · h 0.03 (high) - Label script banner“Sandia Select”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.53 · w 0.22 · h 0.05 (high) - Main product text“GREEN CHILE”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.57 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high) - Net volume text“16 fl oz (454g)”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.63 · w 0.16 · h 0.03 (high) - Partial side logoSmall circular logo partially visible at left edge of label, detail obscured by cropPartial
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.42 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a plain white background with even lighting and soft shadow under the jar; image is front-facing and tightly cropped to the jar edges.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal shot of the jar with the full front label visible; jar is vertically aligned and occupies most of the frame.
- BackgroundUniform white background with no visible props or context.
- Lighting and reflectionSoft, diffuse lighting producing small specular highlights on the glass surface and faint shadow beneath the jar.
Colors
olive green· chopped chile contents#947B23metallic gold· metal lid#CBB35Ctextured black· label backgroundPackaging#221E22warm yellow· central badgePackaging#FDC419bright green· pepper illustrationsPackaging#417245- Jar geometryCylindrical clear glass jar with rounded shoulder and visible glass lip below the lid; jar tapers slightly inward near the neck and widens toward the body.
- 02
Product
Front-facing product label artwork showing a central yellow badge with brand text, two illustrated green chile peppers flanking the badge, large block of left-side marketing text, and a right-side nutrition facts panel.
- Central badgeLarge yellow ornate shield-shaped badge centered horizontally; contains stacked printed text and a small central chile illustration; badge has a thin darker yellow outline and decorative corner motifs.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.18 · w 0.19 · h 0.44 (high) - Badge text top“Upper small word printed near top inside badge reads 'HATCH'.”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.21 · w 0.08 · h 0.05 (high) - Badge main text“Central stylized text inside badge reads 'The Fresh CHILE CO.' with 'CHILE' rendered in large condensed decorative type and a vertical chile illustration replacing the 'I' in 'CHILE'.”
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Badge year“Printed text '2023' near lower center of the badge.”
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.39 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high) - Left chile illustrationVertical illustrated green chile pepper positioned to the left of the badge with visible stem curving left and speckled dark green texture.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.14 · w 0.11 · h 0.60 (high) - Right chile illustrationVertical illustrated green chile pepper positioned to the right of the badge with visible stem curving right and speckled dark green texture.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.16 · w 0.11 · h 0.58 (high) - Product subtitle bannerBlack ribbon-like banner below the badge with yellow script text 'Sandia Select'.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.56 · w 0.25 · h 0.08 (high) - Product name line“Large yellow text below banner reads 'GREEN CHILE' and a smaller line beneath reads '16 fl oz (454g)'.”
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.62 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Left marketing blockLarge left column block of white uppercase and mixed-case marketing copy describing the family tradition and product commitment; text is arranged in multiple short lines and occupies the left third of the label.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.06 · w 0.33 · h 0.86 (high) - Certified sealCircular 'CERTIFIED HATCH CHILE' seal located below the left chile illustration; black background with red and white graphic elements.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.56 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high)
Packaging
Label artwork printed as a full-wrap packaging label including marketing copy, branding badge, certification seal, icons for certifications, and a nutrition facts panel with ingredients and barcode on the right.
- Nutrition panel header“Top of right-side boxed panel reads 'Nutrition Facts'.”
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.06 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Nutrition serv size line“Line reads 'Servings size 1/4 cup (60g)'.”
1 region
x 0.81 · y 0.11 · w 0.17 · h 0.04 (high) - Calories line“Line with large 'Calories' label followed by a bold '25'.”
1 region
x 0.81 · y 0.14 · w 0.17 · h 0.07 (high) - Nutrition table excerpt“Multiple nutrition rows visible including 'Total Fat 0g 0%', 'Sodium 200mg 9%', 'Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%', 'Protein 1g', and micronutrient lines like 'Calcium 12mg 0%' and 'Potassium 222mg 4%'.”
1 region
x 0.81 · y 0.20 · w 0.17 · h 0.45 (high) - Ingredients and storage“Vertical text panel to the immediate right of the nutrition box reads 'INGREDIENTS: ROASTED GREEN CHILE, [obscured] GARLIC. PRODUCT IS PACKED IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO PROCESSES SOY. BEST IF USED OR REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING ENJOY WITHIN THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS.'”Partial
1 region
x 0.93 · y 0.16 · w 0.05 · h 0.48 (medium) - Certification icons columnVertical column of round yellow icons at right of center labeling attributes such as 'GLUTEN FREE', 'VEGAN', 'NO SUGAR ADDED', 'NO ADDITIVES', and 'PALEO'.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.12 · w 0.07 · h 0.64 (high) - Barcode blockStandard vertical barcode located at lower right with a numeric string printed below.
1 region
x 0.89 · y 0.66 · w 0.09 · h 0.26 (high) - Website and contact lines“Left-side contact lines in yellow and white including a website URL, email, phone number, and social handle printed near lower left.”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.68 · w 0.27 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Rectangular label artwork photographed flat against a textured dark background; even frontal lighting with mild highlights and a visible woven texture background.
- Background textureBlack woven or burlap-like repeating texture fills the entire background behind the label art.
- Shot compositionFlat, centered, horizontal crop showing the full width of the label; image is wide and panoramic with label fully visible.
- Lighting and contrastEven diffuse lighting with no strong directional shadows; printed colors show high contrast against the dark textured background.
Colors
warm yellow· badge background#FEC423speckled green· green chile illustrations#256C35white· label primary text and small graphics#F2F1F1textured black· label background#1A161Aorange-yellow· accent script and small decorative text#FDBD15- Central badgeLarge yellow ornate shield-shaped badge centered horizontally; contains stacked printed text and a small central chile illustration; badge has a thin darker yellow outline and decorative corner motifs.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
25 total25 reviews · out of 5
Delicious
It took awhile to receive order
I should’ve ordered more when I had the chance 🥲 and poof 💨 it sold out…
Awesome Chili
I really enjoy this. Too bad they didn't pack 3 extra jars of this instead of the green chili sauce hey sent instead of the red chili sauce I ordered.
only thing tried
Out standing and not mild
2023 Sandia Select
Love the heat!
Great products
Best chile ever made
Very pleased
Great flavor, perfect heat , great taste as well
Not bad
Personally prefer the Matador but it’s still wonderful.
HOT GREEN CHILE
KILLER -- REALY GOOD !!!
Mouth watering
Haven't yet eaten this jar's contents but the appearance has our mouths watering.
Yummy
So good.
Just what we were hoping for!
Several years ago my wife and I had lunch at an iconic burger joint in Hatch. The Green Chile Cheeseburgers we had that day were amazing. The Sandia Select Green Chile sauce is spot on, just what we were hoping for, it is hot but not excessive, the green chile flavor is wonderful. Nothing better than a cheeseburger slathered with Hatch Green Chile!
Rajesh Patel
I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY OF THE PRODUCTS!! I AM VERY UPSET! TOOK MY MONEY, AND NOTHING! BBB NEEDS TO KNOW, AS WELL AS FACEBOOK.
I haven't received my products!!!!
Green Madness
Amazing flavour and heat ♨️
Divine.
Delicious green chile.
Love the Green Chile. Use on eggs, beans soups
Good got even better
A great new variation on the perfect chili products. Each have their own purpose and the Sandia in corn chowder just came out perfect. Thanks.
Excellent!
As expected, the Sandia had a good amount of heat and flavor. Very meaty. Almost like I was back in Las Cruces!
Green chilies
Delicious!!
Tasty!!
Just had the best taste! Gotta have!!!!
Wonderful Flavor
Great salsa! This salsa is so tasty on so many things: eggs, chicken, pork, veggies…anything you want and it won’t disappoint! I will be making Green Chili chicken this week 😋 So yummy
Reddit Insights
4 threads · r/hotsauce, r/SalsaSnobs, r/LubbockReddit users generally praise The Fresh Chile Company's Hatch green chile products as fresh, flavorful, and among the best jarred options, though some find certain varieties bland or overly sweet.
Most comments are positive, highlighting freshness and flavor, but a few mention blandness or dislike of sweetness in certain products.
Themes
Use Cases
- Topping for burgers
- Eaten like salsa or by itself
- General condiment on various foods
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- Is it worth trying?
- Yes, most users recommend it and many reorder.
- How does it compare to fresh Hatch chile?
- It’s considered the closest jarred option to fresh roasted Hatch chiles.
Compared To
vs Fresh Hatch chile
Users say Fresh Chile Co is the closest jarred product to fresh roasted Hatch chiles.
Source Threads
Native NM user says Fresh Chile Co is closest jarred to fresh
I'm native to NM. This is the only jarred Hatch product that comes close to the fresh stuff I get every harvest. I recommend it.
u/QuiverofSamr/hotsauceView thread →
User praises 575 sauce and uses it on burgers
575 is amazing. The ads got me on FB. Super delicious, unique flavor and very fresh. You can eat it with a spoon by itself but really good on anything. I’ve probably gone through 10 jars.
u/PennTechr/SalsaSnobsView thread →
User describes Sandia hot version as more flavorful than medium
I ordered several jars of these as well. The medium green chilies are pretty good, but a little bland. I also ordered a jar of the red and green hot Sandia chile version, and that was much more flavorful. There's also an extra hot Matador version that I'd like to try. If you're looking for a little more flavor, they also offer salsas, but they obviously won't be as thick. I ordered a red enchilada sauce that I haven't tried yet. I would definitely recommend the red and green mixed chile version to anyone who's looking for something more pepper-forward in flavor and thicker than salsa.
u/joefitzpatrickr/hotsauceView thread →
User notes Fresh Chile Co green chile can be eaten like salsa
It’s good. You can eat it like salsa, despite it being literally just canned chiles
u/Harry_Gorillar/LubbockView thread →
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://freshchileco.com/products/pre-order-2023-sandia-select-hatch-green-chile
- Platform
- shopify
- Updated