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Three whole fresh green chile peppers with attached stems, shown on a plain white background. Smooth, glossy skins and tapered conical shapes are visible.

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Fresh Big Jim Hatch Green Chile Peppers (Medium Heat) | Authentic Hatch Valley Flavor

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$29.99$34.99-14%
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Fresh Big Jim Hatch Green Chile Peppers are a medium-heat New Mexico chile variety grown in the Hatch Valley, recognized for their large, thick-walled pods. The peppers are used for roasting, grilling, making sauces, stuffing for chile rellenos, and freezing for year-round use. They are offered in small (approx. 5 lbs), medium (approx. 10 lbs), and x-large (approx. 25 lbs) quantities; because they are shipped fresh, expedited 1–2 day shipping is recommended, and customer reviews note that heat can vary somewhat between batches.

Color
Green
Style
traditional, heritage
Category
Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Fruits & Vegetables > Fresh & Frozen Vegetables > Peppers

Quantity

Small (approx. 5 lbs.)Medium (approx. 10 lbs.)X-Large (approx. 25 lbs.)
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GTIN
51174198
MPN
fresh-big-jim-5

Specifications

Fresh Big Jim Hatch green chile peppers with medium heat, grown in Hatch, New Mexico, known for thick walls and bold flavor.

Thick-walled, medium heat, farm-fresh handpicked, versatile for roasting, grilling, rellenos, and sauces.

Color
Green · green
Style
traditional, heritage
Occasion
everyday, casual
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Weight
5 lb
Category
Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Fruits & Vegetables > Fresh & Frozen Vegetables > Peppers

Additional Attributes

  • Big Jim variety
  • Authentic Hatch Valley flavor
  • Medium heat
  • Farm-fresh
  • Thick-walled
  • Bold flavor
  • Handpicked at peak ripeness
  • Grown in Hatch, New Mexico
  • Perfect for rellenos, roasting, grilling, or homemade sauce

Product Insights

This is a story of authentic Hatch Valley chile with a very specific pedigree: Big Jim, a 1975 NMSU release named for grower Jim Lytle, grown in the 30-mile Rio Grande corridor and once a Guinness record holder for largest pepper pod. The core promise is a roasting pepper built for rellenos and green chile sauce—7-inch-plus, thick-walled pods whose slow-building medium heat unlocks into an earthy, buttery flavor only after charring, and whose roasted form simmers into sauce or freezes flat for up to a year. The deal sweetens with value: a 5-lb box at $29.99 undercuts rival Hatch boxes by $5–$10 (or ~$6/lb vs $7–8/lb elsewhere), and a 90-day money-back guarantee de-risks a first bulk order. But the tradeoff is seasonality and perishability: fresh pods keep only 1–2 weeks, so the box must be roasted and frozen within days; the harvest window runs August–November and is currently out of stock; medium heat swings from near-sweet to too spicy within a single batch; pod counts vary by weight (10 lb can yield as few as 8 stuffable pods); and shipped quality outside the Southwest can vary—mitigations being the guarantee and the instruction to roast, peel, and freeze.

Verified claims

Heritage
Big Jim is a 1975 NMSU release, named for Hatch grower Jim Lytle, grown in the 30-mile Hatch Valley.
Cooking use
Big Jim pods average 7.7 inches and suit rellenos, green chile sauce, and roasting.
Value
The 5-lb box at $29.99 undercuts rival 5-lb Hatch boxes by $5–$10, with a 90-day money-back guarantee.
Pod size
Big Jim pods average 7.68 × 1.89 inches; the variety holds the Guinness record for largest pepper pod.
Relleno
NMSU's extension recipe and r/HotPeppers both name Big Jim the go-to relleno chile.
Hatch lineage
Big Jim is a named 1975 NMSU release; the Lytle family still holds the foundation seed.
Pepper count
Sold by weight, not count: a 5 lb box runs 20–35 pods, 10 lb 40–70, 25 lb 100–175.
Flavor
Charring unlocks the earthy, buttery flavor raw Big Jims lack.
Roasted uses
Roasted Big Jims work for green chile sauce, rellenos, and up to a year in the freezer.
Freshness
Fresh pods keep just 1–2 weeks, so the box is best roasted and frozen within days.
Origin
Authentic Hatch chiles must be grown in a 30-mile Rio Grande corridor in New Mexico.
Cultivar
Big Jim is a 1975 NMSU-bred cultivar named for Hatch grower Jim Lytle.
Seasonality
Currently out of stock: fresh Hatch season runs August to November, and medium sells out fastest.
Heat
Buyers report pod heat swinging from near-sweet to too spicy for a household in a single Medium batch.
Cooking fit
Thick walls and slow-building heat make Big Jim the definitive relleno chile; roasted pods simmer into green chile sauce.
Hatch provenance
Big Jim is a 1975 NMSU-bred Hatch Valley variety that once held the Guinness record for largest pepper pod.
Storage
Roast, peel, and freeze flat — pods keep up to a year, vs 1–2 weeks fresh.
Preparation
Ships raw, unroasted whole chiles with stems and seeds; buyers roast and peel them.
Pods per box
Pod counts vary by box weight; a 10 lb box can yield as few as 8 stuffable pods.
Sauce and stew
Big Jim is the mild base for New Mexico green chile sauce and stew.
Hatch authenticity
Grown in the Hatch Valley, Big Jim is a named 1975 NMSU cultivar.
Fold-in dishes
Roasted Big Jim folds into burgers, pizza, pasta, eggs and rice bowls
Anaheim relation
Big Jim is the larger, meatier 1975 NMSU sibling of the Anaheim Spitfire — locals just call it green chile.
Per-pound price
5 lb box: ~$6/lb on sale, vs $7–8/lb elsewhere.
Seasonal availability
Out of stock; a harvest-window sale that routinely sells out.
Purchase guarantee
90-day money-back guarantee covers this box, de-risking a first bulk order.
Money-back guarantee
A 90-day money-back guarantee backs this seasonal, perishable purchase, lowering first-order risk.
Shipped quality
Buyers report shipped Big Jim chiles outside the Southwest vary in heat and quality; a 90-day money-back guarantee backs the order.

Product record

Title
Fresh Big Jim Hatch Green Chile Peppers (medium Heat) | Authentic Hatch Valley Flavor
Brand
FCC-BIG-JIM-PEPPERS
Price
$34.99 USD
Availability
Out of stock
Rating
4.1 stars, 10 reviews, scale 5

Buying Guide

0 comparisons · 6 sources

Uses

Roast or grill them

Roast or grill the fresh Big Jim chiles over direct flame, on a grill, or under the broiler until the skins char, then steam, peel, remove seeds, and enjoy them freshly roasted.[2]

Make chile rellenos

Stuff the large Big Jim peppers with Monterey Jack cheese, meat, or grain fillings, then dip and fry until golden brown for chile rellenos.[2,3,4,5]

Make green chile sauce or salsas

Roast, peel, and chop the peppers, then simmer them with garlic, onion, and chicken stock for a green chile sauce or for smothering. Serve it over eggs, burritos, hash browns, or grilled pork, or add roasted Big Jim to homemade sauces, salsas, and spice blends.[1,2,4,5]

Add to everyday dishes

Add them to tacos, enchiladas, eggs, stews, pizzas, pasta dishes, rice bowls, and green chile cheeseburgers, or use them as a topping for steaks and hamburgers.[2,4,5,6]

Image Analysis

5 images
Fresh Big Jim Hatch Green Chile Peppers (Medium Heat) | Authentic Hatch Valley Flavor product image (primary)
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Product

Three whole fresh green chile peppers with attached stems, shown on a plain white background. Smooth, glossy skins and tapered conical shapes are visible.

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  • Left pepper bodyLong tapered pepper with a slightly curved shaft and a blunt tip; smooth glossy skin with several subtle longitudinal ridges.
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  • Center pepper bodyStraight, evenly tapered pepper with a narrow tip and smooth reflective surface showing small specular highlights along its length.
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  • Right pepper bodyWider, nearly straight pepper with a rounded shoulder near the stem and a smooth glossy finish with faint vertical texture.
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  • Stems and junctionThree short green stems join at the top; stems are darker green than the pepper bodies and show a matte texture with slight curvature.
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  • Surface finishPeppers have a smooth, glossy finish with visible specular highlights and small irregular surface undulations.

Other

Product photographed on a uniform white background with even lighting and minimal shadow; image is tightly cropped around the peppers.

  • Background and compositionPlain white background isolates the peppers; composition centers the cluster with ample margin on all sides.
  • Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with soft shadows and clear specular highlights on the peppers; no strong directional shadowing.
  • Image cropTight crop around the peppers leaves little negative space at the top and sides; no additional props are visible.

Colors

light chartreuse green· pepper body#C2D334medium olive green· stems
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Product

Close-up pile of whole green chile peppers showing glossy tapered pods with intact stems; multiple peppers overlap and fill the frame.

  • Pod shapeMostly elongated, tapered conical pods with rounded tips and wider shoulders; many show a curved or slightly twisted longitudinal profile.
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  • Surface blemishesOccasional small wrinkles, light scuffs, and tiny brownish healed spots on some pods, visible near shoulders and tips.
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  • Overlap and packingPeppers are packed in a dense, overlapping arrangement with pods laying in multiple orientations, filling the entire image.

Other

Tightly framed close-up with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; no packaging or background visible.

  • Shot compositionTight top-down or slightly angled close-up crop focusing on the pepper pile; frame is fully filled by product with no negative space.
  • LightingEven, diffuse lighting producing soft shadows and clear specular highlights on glossy surfaces.
  • Image qualitySharp focus on foreground pods with fine surface texture visible; no visible text or labels in frame.

Colors

deep glossy green· pod skin - dark areas#4C6B12medium green· pod skin - midtones#5D8319yellow-green· pod skin - yellowish areas#B4B434
Fresh Big Jim Hatch Green Chile Peppers (Medium Heat) | Authentic Hatch Valley Flavor product image 3
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Product

A white open plastic bucket filled with fresh whole green chile peppers held in front of a person; peppers are whole, glossy, curved and piled above the bucket rim with visible stems and occasional soil specks.

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  • Peppers surface finishSmooth glossy skin with specular highlights and a few darker scuff marks and small soil specks on surfaces.
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  • Peppers stemsSeveral short green stems visible where peppers attach; stems are same hue as pepper flesh and appear intact on multiple items.
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  • Arrangement in containerPeppers are heaped above the bucket rim in a loosely piled arrangement, with some peppers resting across others and some protruding outward from the rim.
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Packaging

A plain white open-top plastic bucket is visible and used to hold the peppers.

  • Open plastic bucketWhite cylindrical plastic bucket with visible rolled rim and open top, showing dirt smudges and handling marks on the outer surface.

Other

Centered lifestyle portrait of a person wearing a wide-brimmed woven straw hat and plaid shirt standing in a green field under clear sky; warm daylight with soft shadows.

  • Portrait compositionFrontal centered portrait crop showing the person's torso and face; bucket of peppers held forward toward the camera.
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  • Straw hat detailWide-brimmed woven straw hat with open weave on crown and darker rim edge; hat casts shadow over the face.
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Colors

vibrant green· peppersoff-white· bucketPackaging#EAF1F4
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Product

Fresh whole green chile peppers resting inside an open coarse-woven burlap sack; stems and glossy skin are visible on multiple peppers in the foreground.

  • Primary pepper clusterSeveral whole green chile peppers with curved tapered shapes and glossy skins lie grouped together inside an open burlap sack; stems visible on at least two peppers.
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  • Pepper surface textureSmooth, shiny surface on the peppers with visible highlights and small indentations or bumps on some skins.
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  • Visible stemsShort green stems protrude from several peppers; one stem is curved upright and clearly visible near the image center.
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  • Partial pepper occlusionSome peppers are partially obscured by the folds of the burlap sack and by other peppers, with only portions of their curved bodies visible.
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Other

Outdoor lifestyle shot showing a shallow depth of field: peppers and sack in sharp focus in foreground, blurred field and a person wearing a hat in the background under a blue sky.

  • Burlap sack contextCoarse-woven light tan burlap sack cradles the peppers; sack edges and loose fibers are visible and create folds around the produce.
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  • Background figureA blurred person wearing a wide-brimmed hat appears in the background, out of focus and facing away from the camera.
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  • Field and skySoft-focused green field fills the mid-background below a clear blue sky at the top of the image.
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  • Shallow depth of fieldForeground peppers and sack are sharply focused while background elements are strongly blurred, creating pronounced bokeh.
  • Image grain and lightingWarm natural daylight with soft shadows and a slight film-like grain visible across the image.

Colors

fresh green· pepper skin#4B733Cnatural burlap tan· burlap sackPackaging
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Packaging

A printed Nutrition Facts panel on a rectangular white label with black text and horizontal rule lines occupying most of the image.

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  • BackgroundUniform white background surrounding the label within the image border.
  • Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse lighting with minimal visible shadows and high contrast between black text and white background.
  • Image qualityHigh resolution and sharp text rendering allowing clear legibility of panel contents.

Colors

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Variants

3 SKUs
All variants of Fresh Big Jim Hatch Green Chile Peppers (Medium Heat) | Authentic Hatch Valley Flavor
SKUTitlePriceAvail
fresh-big-jim-5Fresh Big Jim Hatch Green Chile Peppers (Medium Heat) | Authentic Hatch Valley Flavor - Small (approx. 5 lbs.)$29.99$34.99Out of Stock
fresh-big-jim-10Fresh Big Jim Hatch Green Chile Peppers (Medium Heat) | Authentic Hatch Valley Flavor - Medium (approx. 10 lbs.)$49.99$59.99Out of Stock
fresh-big-jim-25Fresh Big Jim Hatch Green Chile Peppers (Medium Heat) | Authentic Hatch Valley Flavor - X-Large (approx. 25 lbs.)$69.99$79.99Out of Stock

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Customer Reviews

10 total
4.1

10 reviews · out of 5

★★★★★Wendell

These are great hatch chiles! Flavor is great!

My chiles were disappointing in they had no meat to them i think they were early picked on my

★★★★★Q Lucas

My chiles were disappointing in they had no meat to them i think they were early picked on my section of field. The heat is great but stings of chiles isn't. I only was able to get 8 chiles whole but to thin to stuff. This was out of a 10lb box.

★★★★★Paul

The Best place I’ve ever ordered chile from!

★★★★★D.D.

These were the best chiles i think ive ever gotten including my 16 years in Rio Rancho, NM.

Love em!

★★★★★Paul

Definitely a little on the milder side but good chiles! Everything looked great when they showed up! I will probably order a bigger box next year!

Great

★★★★★Anonymous

Great

Hatch Green ChiliVery Delicious!

★★★★★Chris

Very Delicious! Received them on a Friday roasted them on Saturday, made green chili on Sunday. Very good!

NO GOOD

★★★★★James Bishop

I did not like this purchase. Waste of my money. Never again.

Flavor was not as expected for medium heat level

★★★★★Leroy

Flavor was not as expected for medium heat level. Was very mild at best which is surprising as I ordered this flavor last year and it was much better than this year.

★★★★★Shirli

Very meaty pepers. 100% satisfied!!

Reddit Insights

6 threads · r/HotPeppers, r/NewMexico, r/vegetablegardening

Reddit users love Big Jim Hatch green chiles for their meaty, flavorful roasted pods and versatility, with the main caveat being variable heat and quality outside the Hatch region.

positive sentiment100% match

Redditors consistently praise Big Jim Hatch chiles for their meaty texture, rich roasted flavor, and versatility; criticisms focus on variability in heat and quality of shipped peppers.

Themes

Roasting is essential for best flavor and texturepositive
Big Jim is large, meaty, and ideal for chile rellenospositive
Heat level varies from mild to jalapeño-likemixed
Hatch Valley origin and shipping affect qualitymixed

Use Cases

  • Chile rellenos
  • Roasted and frozen for year-round use
  • General topping for many dishes (eggs, burgers, pizza, etc.)

Watch Out For

mediumAlways wear gloves and glasses when peeling roasted chiles; capsaicin is an irritant.
lowHeat level can be unpredictable; some households find them too spicy, while others find them mild.
mediumBlossom end rot can occur due to heavy fruit set; ensure adequate calcium.
mediumQuality of shipped Hatch chiles outside the Southwest can be inconsistent; look for reputable brands or local roasting.

Community Q&A

Do I need to roast Big Jim Hatch chiles before eating?
Yes, roasting and peeling greatly improves flavor and texture; raw chiles are lackluster.
How hot are Big Jim Hatch chiles?
Heat varies; fully ripe can be like a mild grocery store jalapeño, while others are less than a mild jalapeño.
Are Big Jim and Hatch the same as Anaheim?
Big Jim is a New Mexico chile variety; 'Hatch' refers to the region where grown, not a pepper variety.

Compared To

vs Anaheim (Spitfire hybrid)

Big Jim has larger, thicker pods and better sunscald resistance than Spitfire; many prefer it.

vs Jalapeño

Big Jim heat is often compared to grocery store jalapeño, sometimes slightly less or more depending on ripeness.

Source Threads

  • Flavor, heat, and roasting aroma of Big Jim/Hatch chiles

    They have a huge amount of flavor and a good amount of heat. They go on everything. These ones are too spicy for anybody in my household so I'll have to freeze some. The smell is absolutely amazing when you're roasting them.

    u/[deleted]r/HotPeppersView thread →

  • Big Jim is the most famous New Mexico chile, best for rellenos

    Big Jim used to be the largest chile pepper in the world, but has been surpassed in length recently. It's still super big and meaty, and is arguably the best chile to grow chile rellenos. It is arguably the most famous New Mexico chile variety.

    u/Beerwithjhettr/HotPeppersView thread →

  • Big Jim from Diaz Farms and Hatch Farms for roasting and freezing

    My wife when a youngster lived closer to Deming.  Big Jim from diaz farms..When older and we where together and in Arizona would get sacks for freezing after roasting. Plus hotter and mild for our then young son off of Hatch Farms. But Deming also has or had good chile

    u/aznooner/NewMexicoView thread →

  • Roasted Big Jim flavor and texture description

    About the same as what you'd find in store-bought Hatch peppers. So pretty thick and meaty! The flavor came out great on these: they're really sweet and rich with a bit of fruitiness (especially in the riper ones) and a nice, smooth earthiness and almost a bit of butteriness.

    u/[deleted]r/HotPeppersView thread →

  • Big Jim as Hatch Green Chile derivative

    Here in New Mexico we just call em Green Chile! Specifically Hatch Green Chile. Although they're a Derivative of the big Jim\Anaheim. Great work!

    u/baldeaglesezwutr/vegetablegardeningView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://freshchileco.com/products/pre-order-fresh-big-jim-hatch-green-chile-peppers-medium
Platform
shopify
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