FCC - HCS - Frozen
Frozen Hatch Green Chile (Mild)
Frozen Hatch Green Chile (Mild) is flame-roasted, peeled green chile of the mild 1904 Hatch variety, grown in Hatch, New Mexico, and sold in 5 lb bundles packed as five 1 lb vacuum-sealed bags; it is available in whole or chopped styles and is peeled but not deseeded. It is used as a ready-to-thaw ingredient for green chile stew, chili verde, salsas, eggs and breakfast burritos, chile rellenos, and toppings for pizza and burgers, with the 1 lb portions allowing smaller amounts to be thawed as needed. The product ships frozen with dry ice to physical addresses only (no PO boxes) and should be handled with gloves; it holds a 4.69 out of 5 rating across 49 reviews.
- Color
- Green
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Fruits & Vegetables > Fresh & Frozen Vegetables > Peppers
Box Size
- GTIN
51510838- MPN
2024-whole-mild-1
Specifications
Flame-roasted Hatch green chiles from Hatch, New Mexico, peeled and frozen in vacuum-sealed bags. Mild heat (1904 variety). Available whole or chopped.
Vacuum-sealed in 1 lb bags; sold in 5 lb bundles; peeled but not deseeded; rapidly frozen to preserve flavor; no sugar added; no preservatives; no dried or dehydrated pods.
- Color
- Green · green
- Material
- Hatch Green Chile Peppers
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 5 lb
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Fruits & Vegetables > Fresh & Frozen Vegetables > Peppers
Additional Attributes
- Hatch, New Mexico
- flame-roasted
- peeled
- vacuum-sealed
- frozen
- mild heat
- 1904 variety
- no sugar added
- no preservatives
- no dried or dehydrated pods
- available whole or chopped
Product Insights
Currently out of stock, this 5-lb bundle of Frozen Hatch Green Chile (mild) is rated 4.69 stars from 49 reviews, and it delivers the authentic Hatch Valley experience: 100% certified Hatch chiles from a fifth-generation farm, flame-roasted and flash-frozen at the source for smoky-sweet depth and a firm, meaty thaw (no calcium chloride or pickled canned-taste), in five 1-lb vacuum-sealed bags that keep 12+ months at 0°F while retaining 90–95% vitamin C. Grown in the 40-mile Rio Grande stretch defined by a 2012 New Mexico law and shaped by Hatch Valley’s elevation, sulfate water, and pyrazine-rich soil, the mild 1904 variety runs 0–2,000 SHU—bell-pepper heat with a warm roast; choose whole pods (peeled, not deseeded) for stuffing or chopped (de-stemmed, partially deseeded) for salsas, and add straight from freezer to soups, stews, or sauces, bridging the 10 months outside fresh season. At the $72 sale price (list $75) it undercuts Hatch Chile Store’s same format by $13 ($14.40/lb), but caveats exist: some buyers get hot instead of mild or thawed boxes (free reship if photographed within 4 hours), a few report soft batches, and gloves are wise when handling hot pods.
Verified claims
- Terroir chemistry
- Hatch Valley's elevation, sulfate water, and pyrazine-rich soil deepen the mild 1904's roasted flavor.
- Origin
- A 2012 New Mexico law ties the Hatch label to chile grown in a 40-mile Rio Grande stretch.
- Processing
- Flame-roasting at the source builds smoky-sweet depth; flash-freezing after one cook keeps thawed chile firm and meaty.
- Heat
- The mild 1904 Hatch chile runs 0–2,000 SHU, essentially bell-pepper heat; buyers still report a warm roast.
- Provenance
- Grown on a fifth-generation Hatch Valley farm and certified 100% Hatch, with nothing imported.
- Flavor
- This bag's 1904 chiles are already flame-roasted into a smoky-sweet depth.
- Convenience
- Already roasted and peeled; add straight from the freezer to stews, soups, and sauces.
- Recipe ratios
- Stew 2 cups; queso 3/4 cup; eggs/burgers 3 tbsp — per-batch chopped doses.
- Yield
- 5 lb bundle is about 10 cups chopped, in 1-lb vacuum-sealed bags, 2–3 weeks of cooking.
- Order accuracy
- Some buyers report receiving hot instead of mild, and others got thawed boxes
- Texture
- Flash-frozen roast thaws firmer and meatier than jarred; a few buyers report soft batches.
- Freezer storage
- Keeps optimal quality 12+ months at 0°F; 1-lb bags thaw only what you need.
- Variant differences
- 5 lb bundle in 1-lb bags, whole or chopped: whole keeps shape for stuffing, chopped is de-stemmed for salsas.
- Arrival guarantee
- A thawed box is reshipped free if photographed within 4 hours of delivery.
- Portion control
- 5 lbs ship as five 1-lb vacuum-sealed bags, so you thaw only what you need.
- Price vs rival
- 5-lb dry-ice bundle is $72 — $13 less than Hatch Chile Store's same format.
- Per-pound price
- At the $72 sale price, this 5-lb box is $14.40/lb, $13 below the rival's same 5x1-lb format.
- Portioning
- Five vacuum-sealed 1-lb pouches thaw one at a time and keep 12+ months at 0°F.
- Prep saved
- Flame-roasted, peeled, and frozen at the farm — skips the bushel-peeling step and goes straight from freezer to pot.
- Deseeding
- Whole pods are peeled but not deseeded — seeds remain; chopped packs are de-stemmed and partially deseeded.
- Freezer quality
- Flash-frozen right after roasting, it keeps firm texture and authentic roast flavor for 12+ months at 0°F.
- Arrival condition
- Ships with dry ice, but some buyers receive thawed parcels — check on arrival and use the no-charge reship offer.
- Freezer shelf life
- Keeps optimal quality 12+ months at 0°F, retaining 90–95% of vitamin C.
- Freezer use
- Buyers report the 1-lb pouches thaw firm and go straight into soups, stews, or sauces.
- Cooking use
- Frozen pre-roasted Hatch bridges the 10 months outside fresh season for sauces and rellenos.
- Chile size
- Whole pods run 4–5 inches, some 7–8; thick 1904 walls mean fewer pods per pound.
- Whole vs chopped
- Both variants offered: whole (peeled, seed-in, meaty after thaw) or chopped (de-stemmed, partially deseeded).
- Nostalgia
- Buyers far from Hatch report using it to recreate green chile and holiday stews year-round.
- Handling safety
- Use gloves and handle with care — capsaicin from hot pods can burn hands for days.
- Frozen vs canned
- Frozen roasted Hatch avoids the calcium chloride and pickled note of canned chile.
Product record
- Title
- Frozen Hatch Green Chile (mild)
- Brand
- FCC - HCS - Frozen
- Price
- $75 USD
- Availability
- Out of stock
- Rating
- 4.69 stars, 49 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 3 sourcesUses
Ready-to-cook chile for green chili stew
Customers use this flame-roasted, peeled frozen chile for green chili stew and Colorado green chili, where they say it delivers the authentic Hatch flavor those recipes expect. It arrives ready to cook, skipping the bushel-peeling step — one annual chili-maker called that the best part, and repeat buyers cite it as their main time-saver. Transplanted Southwesterners also use it to recreate green chili far from Hatch; reviews note the mild still carries a slight heat, and buyers wanting medium found it tasty but missing that kick.[1]
Making Salsa and Salsa Verde
Shoppers use this mild Hatch green chile for making salsa and salsa verde. Customers report that the 1-lb portions thaw quickly and the chiles blend into salsa without extra chopping.[1]
Roasted Hatch chile for quick egg breakfasts
One customer, per a review analysis, uses this mild green chile for a quick breakfast with eggs. A single chile, taken straight from a thawed bag, added roasted heat to their two-egg and bacon plate.[1]
Thaw only what you need
Keep peeled Hatch green chile on hand in the freezer and thaw just the amount a recipe calls for. It comes in 1-lb vacuum-sealed bags within a 5-lb bundle, so the rest stays frozen until you need it. Customer feedback notes the flat bags store upright in the freezer and thaw one portion at a time.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Frozen Hatch Green Chile (mild): Choose this for gentle heat: the brand calls its mild 1904 variety a subtle warmth that doesn't overpower, at 500 Scoville Heat Units, and suggests mild as a starting point for newcomers. The flame-roasted chiles come peeled (but not deseeded) in 1-lb vacuum-sealed bags within a 5-lb bundle, so you can thaw just what you need, and review analysis notes skipping the peeling step is repeat buyers' main time-saver. That analysis also notes mild still carries a slight noticeable heat, and buyers who wanted medium may not get the kick they wanted.[1] | Frozen Hatch Green Chile (medium): Choose this if you want moderate spiciness: the merchant lists medium at 2500 Scoville Heat Units and describes it as a balanced heat with a noticeable kick that isn't overwhelming. It's flame-roasted, peeled, and packed frozen in 1 lb. vacuum-sealed bags (resealable, per reviewers) sold in a 5 lb. bundle, with Chopped or Whole options, so you can thaw smaller amounts as needed. Note reviewers report the medium often reads mild and varies by batch, and the chile is not deseeded, so seeds remain.[2] | Frozen Hatch Green Chile (hot): Choose this for the merchant's Hot heat level — rated 5000 Scoville Heat Units and described as a robust, lively heat for those who love fiery flavor. The freshly picked Hatch peppers (Sandia Select, Arizona 88, or G76 varieties) come flame-roasted and peeled but not deseeded, in 1 lb vacuum-sealed bags sold as a 5 lb bundle so you can thaw only what you need, and reviewers report the pre-roasted chile saves time over roasting, peeling, and chopping fresh. If consistent heat matters, note that reviewers say 'hot' orders sometimes arrive mild — especially chopped — and the review analysis advises choosing Whole in that case.[3] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Foreground shows chopped bright green chile pieces with visible seeds and moist texture occupying the lower half of the image; upper area shows part of a metal roasting drum and flame that relate to the product but are separate from the chopped chile.
- Chopped chile piecesTightly packed irregular small to medium chopped bright green pepper pieces with glossy, moist surfaces and scattered pale seeds visible across the lower half of the frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.96 · h 0.46 (high) - Seed fragmentsNumerous small off-white pepper seeds dispersed among the chopped green pieces.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.70 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Roasted surface and meshCurved cylindrical metal roasting drum with diamond-pattern mesh showing green whole chiles behind it; the mesh is dark gray and slightly sooty.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Open flameVisible flame with orange and blue tones emerging under the roasting drum on the right-center area above the chopped chile.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.26 (high) - Metal chute or housingSmooth light-gray metal panel or chute visible at the upper right edge with soot and dark speckling.
1 region
x 0.80 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.38 (medium)
Packaging
A red banner graphic with overlaid text reading Roasted & Frozen and HATCH GREEN CHILE is placed across the midline of the image; this appears as a label-style graphic rather than physical packaging.
- Main banner text“Roasted & Frozen”
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.46 · w 0.50 · h 0.10 (high) - Product title text“HATCH GREEN CHILE”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high) - Label banner appearanceRed ribbon-style banner with yellow inner text and a thin darker outline running horizontally across the image midline, partially translucent over the photo.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.76 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Close-up product shot with shallow depth of field; lighting emphasizes texture and moisture, with visible shadows and slight vignetting toward corners.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing that crops both the roasting drum and the chopped chile, creating a two-zone composition with the roaster above and chopped product below.
- Lighting and reflectionsWarm directional light from the flame area produces bright highlights on the chile pieces and a warm glow near the center, with softer light on the lower foreground.
- Soot and texture on metalDark soot speckles and smudges visible on the metal surfaces around the flame and chute.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (medium)
Colors
bright green· chopped chile pieces#7B9302off-white· pepper seedsdeep red· banner backgroundPackaging#C62628warm yellow· banner textPackaging#FFB911orange-blue flame· flame#D02128dark gray· roaster mesh#3B3C34- Chopped chile piecesTightly packed irregular small to medium chopped bright green pepper pieces with glossy, moist surfaces and scattered pale seeds visible across the lower half of the frame.
- 02
Product
Clusters of whole green chiles with glossy skins and occasional browned/charred spots are visible through a perforated rotating metal drum; chiles are elongated and tapered and are partially occluded by the drum mesh.
- Whole chile shapesMultiple whole green chiles with elongated, tapered shapes and curved bodies are visible clustered together.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high) - Surface finishChile skins appear glossy with specular highlights on several surfaces indicating a smooth, slightly reflective surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium) - Color variationPrimary visible color is medium green with occasional darker brown or charred spots on some chiles.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.50 · h 0.44 (high) - Occlusion by equipmentChiles are seen through a diamond-pattern perforated metal drum; many chiles are partially obscured by the mesh.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.72 (high)
Other
Image shows a close view of a cylindrical perforated metal drum in an industrial or outdoor setting with strong directional sunlight and visible shadows; framing crops left end of the drum and includes metal supports and a flat surface below.
- Rotating drum equipmentLarge cylindrical metal drum with diamond-pattern perforated mesh occupies most of the frame and is mounted on metal supports.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.96 · h 0.64 (high) - Support surface and shadowsFlat horizontal metal surface beneath the drum shows scattered small debris and distinct shadows cast by the drum and other elements.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.80 · h 0.28 (high) - LightingStrong directional sunlight from upper right creates bright highlights on metal and chiles and sharp shadows on the support surface.
- Crop and framingLeft circular end of the drum is partially cropped out of the image while the right side of the drum extends toward the frame edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
Colors
medium green· chile flesh and skin#747745- Whole chile shapesMultiple whole green chiles with elongated, tapered shapes and curved bodies are visible clustered together.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a scalloped yellow product label showing large black 'HATCH' lettering, green script 'Green Chile' partial text, a single illustrated green chile pepper across the center, and a red decorative inner border with small '16oz' text below the pepper.
- Label shapeScalloped badge-shaped label with irregular rounded lobes and an inset red decorative border that follows the outer contour.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 1.00 (high) - Primary headline text“Large uppercase black word 'HATCH' centered near the top of the visible label.”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - Secondary script text“Part of a green cursive script reading 'Green Chile' visible below the headline, only the top halves of letters are visible near the crop.”
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - White tagline text“White sentence text on a red textured bar reading 'Fire-roasted, peeled & frozen' partially visible below the green script.”
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.76 · h 0.10 (high) - Illustrated chileSingle glossy illustrated green chile pepper oriented horizontally, centered on the label with highlights and darker shading to indicate curvature.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Small weight text“Small black '16oz' text printed below the chile with a small red decorative motif above and below it.”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.72 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (medium) - Label texture detailRed decorative border and small red distressed marks have a slightly worn, textured appearance.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (medium)
Packaging
Visible packaging is a printed product label shaped like a scalloped badge; no physical container edges or material aside from the label graphic are visible.
- Printed label graphicFlat printed label artwork occupies the image: yellow fill, red decorative inner border, printed text and illustrations; no clear substrate or packaging seams are visible.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 1.00 (high) - Legible tagline“The tagline text 'Fire-roasted, peeled & frozen' appears on a red textured bar as part of the label artwork.”
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.76 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
White studio background with soft drop shadow along the label edges; image is a tight crop focusing on the label artwork and does not show any props or container sides.
- BackgroundPlain white background surrounding the scalloped label, creating high contrast with the label colors.
- ShadowingSoft gray cast shadows appear around the outer edge of the label on the right and bottom, suggesting studio lighting from the top-left.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (medium) - Shot compositionImage is vertically cropped; top and side lobes of the label extend near the image edges and the full label is not entirely visible.
Colors
warm golden yellow· label backgroundPackaging#FDC241distressed crimson· decorative border and accentsPackaging#BD1E2Dcharcoal black· headline text#231F21forest green· script textdeep glossy green· illustrated chile#3E632Epure white· tagline textPackaging- Label shapeScalloped badge-shaped label with irregular rounded lobes and an inset red decorative border that follows the outer contour.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- FCC - HCS - Frozen
Roasted Hatch Chile (Frozen)
Variants
2 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-whole-mild-1 | Frozen Hatch Green Chile (Mild) - 5 lbs / Whole | $72.00$75.00 | Out of Stock |
| 2024-chpd-mild-1 | Frozen Hatch Green Chile (Mild) - 5 lbs / Chopped | $72.00$75.00 | Out of Stock |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
49 total49 reviews · out of 5
Best chili ever
I love hatch green chili, it is definitely the best chili ever.
The best frozen hatch chilis in America
The best frozen hatch chilis
Saw this featured on Kent Rollins’ YouTube
Saw this featured on Kent Rollins’ YouTube.. looking forward to trying it out.
Great Chilies!!
We just make our favorite green chili recipe - Jerry Simmons's 2006 World Champion Winner as every year in the last 30 years living in Denver. Our first year in Savannah and used 5 pounds of your frozen mild and it was a true winner! The best part by far was not having to peel a bushel before prepping! We’ll be buying at least twice a year.
FROZEN HATCH . Anaheim chili doesn't give the chili verde that extra savory taste. Thank you!
Loved how my order was delivered very soon. Did I win the $10,000 ? I have a widowed daughter with 3 children, I'm helping raise <3.
Frozen chiles
Too soft, very difficult to get the seeds out. Wouldn't buy them again! Might as well go back to canned Ortega chiles, but they are horrible always split! Guess I will have to buy fresh and do it myself!
It is so good!!
Im so in love with this stuff
It was delicious. I thought I was just getting just chilies
I’m glad I opened it or it would have rotted in the box. It was not labeled as place in freezer upon delivery. Perishable isn’t very descriptive!
Great for making my Colorado Green chili on batches.
Hatch Chile Is the best!
We use it all the time, it is the best!! We are from Las Cruces, happy to receive Hatch Chile….
Hatch enjoyed in the PNW
Miss having Hatch Chile in the Northwest! I do grow some, however it does take a while to grow. Good to have some now!
Yummy as usual
I really wanted medium instead of mild, but I awaited too late & they were all gone. These are very tasty & I have no complaints.
Chunked not chopped
I ordered mild, chopped green Chiles. The Chiles were not chopped as finely as I would have preferred. Flavor great as always!
Arrived frozen!
Review
Exactly what I wanted! They’re excellent. The flat frozen package is great too…fits in the freezer well, lined up like files in a cabinet. So much better than a round tub.
Green chili peppers 🌶️
Delicious 😋
A bit of deliciousness
The chilies were a fabulous addition to a chicken based Stock soup topped with cheddar.
Great
So delicious. I grew up on this chile and it’s so nice to be able to have cuando quiera. Sabroso
The best tasting chile grown anywhere
Great Chilis
Really convienent for using to making awesome chili and tacos.
Have not received shipment.
Have not received shipment.
The best!
Though mild, the flavor and slight heat are both excellent!
Chilies
The chilies were to small they tasted good,they were only about 4 to 5 inches long thier were a few that were 7 inches or 8 I will bye more but they have to be longer thank you 😊
Excellent
Green chilies
Excellent product, makes delicious green chili stew! The personalized thank you card was Awesome!
Wonderful company
Perfectly roasted, prepackaged and peeled hatch green chili. We also appreciate the wonderful customer service!
The Best!!!
The best!!!!!!
George West
I got 1box of mild and 1 box of hot I ordered 2 mild.
Jude
Awesome
Great service
They were no longer frozen when they arrived
Fabulous!
Having never tried frozen green chilies, I decided to take the plunge. These are great! I bought the 5lb box and they are in 1 lb bags. I thawed 1 ag and decided to try a pepper for breakfast. Oh my yummy goodness. 2 eggs, 1 chili and a couple of slice of bacon and wash in down with coffee, now that how to start my day. Thanks again FCC for another fabulous product.
Frozen fresh
Absolutely the best.
Everthing is so good.
I love this roasted and frozen Green Chili. I have made several purchases of different things from Fresh Chili. Have NEVER been disappointed with a single purchase. I love this frozen green chili and have uses it in several dishes. Definitely will order again.
We Love Hatch Chiles!
Was making some Chili Verde for the Easter Holiday and had some chilis flown in for the event. They arrived as promised, were well packaged, and tasted great!
Frozen Green Chiles
I’ve tried many kinds of chopped green Chiles! These are the best ! My Salsa I make all the time and it’s so easy to pop some in the Micro and when it gets to the right temp , I cool them n them add them to my tomatoes and Cilantro and seasoning, it gives salsa a great taste !
Yummy
So fresh & tasty, just not the same bought any where else!
Delicious
Fast Shipping / Great Packaging / Great Flavor
Frozen roasted chili
This was perfect and perfectly portioned to make salsa verde
Great Green and Red Chile
I have to say since we are very particular about our Chile that “ The Fresh Chile Company” has passed the grade . We are from NM and order several times a year from different farms - we now have found our farm . The Green and Red in a jar and multi heat frozen diced green are absolutely delicious and great , we share with all our friends . We will be back to order more .
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
great flavor, love that it comes in one pound packages, frozen! Shipment was great, totally frozen and ready to put away. Miss authentic green chile. This is a great way to eat it when unable to get to New Mexico
5 Stars
The chopped frozen green chile made perfect green chile enchiladas. Can't wait to make green chile cheese burgers.
5 Stars
Excellent and packed well(slim uniform packaging neatly stores in freezer). only issue is i got chopped instead of whole. I've ordered about 6-8 times this year, Fresh,jarred,frozen,nuts,etc and this was only issue I have had. Not a big deal. I have Chili for the winter!!!!!
5 Stars
Excellent.
5 Stars
The Chiles came rock hard frozen and can't wait to use them for Christmas.
5 Stars
I took a pack out to thaw as soon as they arrived. They are packaged very neatly so they store compactly in the freezer. I ordered the peppers whole. Every one of them are whole and still firm enough to stuff for recipes. We had them for breakfast this morning and they are excellent. I will be stuffing the remainder of the first pack with chicken for tonight's diner. Great!
5 Stars
The Chili's arrived in great shape. Made a Green Chili Stew with them and tasted great. Would recommend there product.
Reddit Insights
6 threads · r/Cooking, r/denverfood, r/HotPeppers, r/Albuquerque, r/CostcoReddit users strongly prefer frozen or fresh Hatch green chiles over canned/jarred, praising their flavor and versatility, though some frozen brands are criticized for being bland or watery.
Most comments are enthusiastic about Hatch green chiles and recommend freezing them, with common praise for uses like salsa, eggs, and stews; negatives focus on canned options and certain frozen brands, but overall sentiment remains favorable.
Themes
Use Cases
- Salsas and dips
- Eggs and breakfast burritos
- Green chile stew / chili verde pork
- Chile rellenos
- Pizza and burgers
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- Should I freeze Hatch green chiles?
- Yes, roast, peel, portion, and freeze them to preserve flavor and use year-round.
- Are canned or jarred green chiles as good as frozen?
- No, canning changes the flavor; frozen or fresh is preferred.
- Which frozen green chile brand is best?
- Young Guns is frequently recommended, while Bueno is considered bland by some; home-frozen is best.
- How hot is mild Hatch green chile?
- Mild Hatch chiles are very mild with little heat, suitable for most people.
Compared To
vs Canned or jarred green chile
Most users strongly prefer frozen or fresh over canned/jarred, citing altered flavor and preservatives.
vs Bueno frozen green chile
Bueno is often criticized as bland and watery, with Young Guns preferred as a more flavorful frozen alternative.
vs Fresh roasted Hatch chiles
Fresh roasted and home-frozen is the gold standard, while store-bought frozen is a convenient second choice.
Source Threads
How to freeze Hatch chiles for year-round use
Hatch chiles freeze well. I roast them, portion them, and throw them in the freezer.
u/bulelainwenr/CookingView thread →
Frozen green chili brands recommended over canned
Not canned. Canned is all awful. In the frozen section *Stinkin Good* brand tastes great.
u/Niasor/denverfoodView thread →
Pro tip for buying and freezing Hatch chiles
The pro move is to buy a ton of them, roast them and remove the skins, chop them and then freeze in smaller batches so that you can use them all throughout the year.
u/shopcatr/HotPeppersView thread →
Frozen green chile preferred, vacuum sealing recommended
I've always used frozen, if it's not available to be fresh. If done at home, I'd highly suggest vacuum sealing bags with smaller portions. It defrosts in warm water quickly.
u/rulesshmulesr/AlbuquerqueView thread →
Hatch chiles used regularly for chili verde
They’re in our regular pantry rotation. Great for making chili verde pork.
u/suburbanpr/CostcoView thread →
Young Guns frozen Hatch chile recommended
I always recommend Young Guns from Hatch. Can be found in most grocery stores.
u/ThatswhatIsaidderFr/AlbuquerqueView thread →
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://freshchileco.com/products/roasted-frozen-hatch-green-chile-mild-1904
- Platform
- shopify
- Updated