575 Machete Hatch Green Chile (Mild)
Machete is a mild Hatch Green Chile with a heat level below average compared to other types of Hatch Chile.
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- Flame Roasted
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Red, Green, or Christmas?
The New Mexico state question is simple: Red or Green? And when you can’t decide, the answer is always Christmas — both.
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575 Hatch Green Chile | Street Taco Sauce
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575 Big Jim Hatch Red & Green Chile Blend (Medium)
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575 Matador Hatch Red Chile Enchilada Sauce (XHot)
Red chile has a deeper, smoky flavor, while green chile is brighter and fresh. When you choose both, it is called Christmas.
All Chile Pepper plants produce Green Peppers at first. If the Peppers are not picked, over several months the Peppers will turn Red. Same plant, just more time on the vine.
What is Hatch Chile?
The Hatch Valley stretches along the Rio Grande River from Arrey, New Mexico, south to Tonuco Mountain, southeast of the town of Hatch, and into the Rincon area. It is said that the soil and climate of the area contribute to the especially pleasing flavor of the chilies.
Think what Napa is to wine, that's what Hatch is to chile, OK?
And when it hits the roaster? That smell is the official smell of New Mexico.
New Mexico law 25-11-3. Unlawful advertising, labeling, or selling of non-New Mexico Chile assures the authenticity of Chile labeled New Mexico Chile to be New Mexico grown.
Which heat level is for me?
We each have a Heat Taste range that we find most enjoyable. If too hot, your palate cannot savor the rich Chile flavor and all you sense is an overwhelming burn. The heat should complement the Chile flavor.
500 SHU
At first, when you start eating Chile, you may prefer a Mild Chile variety such as Machete or 1904 variety.
2,500 SHU
You probably will then move to Medium heat such as the Chile variety, Charger.
5,000 SHU
Later, after many more Chile meals, if the Medium does no longer have enough Chile kick, you may move to a Hot Chile variety such as G76.
575 Sandia Select Green Hatch Green Chile (Hot)
“Sandia brings the heat. It’s what locals use when they want it spicy — and real.” Scott Adams, 4th Generation Hatch Farmer
15,000 SHU
While relatively new, the Lumbre Chile Peppers are noted as the hottest Chile Pepper normally grown in the Hatch Valley.
575 Matador Hatch Green Chile (XHot)
Matador is an XHot Hatch Green Chile with an above-average heat level compared to other types of Hatch Chile.
Types of Hatch Chile Peppers
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The Big Jim Chile Peppers
With Chile Pods typically about ten inches long, it is valued for its use in Chile Rellenos.
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Charger Chile Peppers
The Charger Chile Pepper has medium heat and an exceedingly excellent flavor. That flavor is noted for being lively, yet not too hot.
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Sandia Select Chile Peppers
The Sandia Select Chile Pepper is very popular with restaurants and those who cook at home. It has a Scoville rating of hot heat to the taste.
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G76 Chile Peppers
The G76 is a tasty hot heat Chile Pepper valued for its uniform fruit, about 7 to 8 inches long, which is often used for Chile Rellenos and as a condiment for grilling.
The History of Hatch Chile
Formal Cultivar of Chile Peppers as an Agricultural Commercial Crop began on the campus of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts which is now New Mexico State University, at the start of the 20th Century.
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1913
Research was done under the guidance of Dr. Fabián García, who in 1913 released New Mexico 9, a milder tasting Chile pepper than what was for sale at that time.
New Mexico 9 is an ancestor of all New Mexico Chile Peppers.
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1950
In 1950, a variety of Chile pepper called New Mexico 6 was introduced. A few years later it was modified to be less hot to the taste and is called NuMex 6-4.
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1975
From the research and development comes New Mexico Chile like NuMex Big Jim which when introduced by Dr. Nakayama in 1975 was listed in The Guinness Book of World Records as having the largest Green Chile Pods.
When Is Hatch Chile Season?
Typically, the Hatch Chile plants are planted in April, depending on soil temperature and environmental factors, and the Harvest Season is from the first harvests of the Mature Green Chile Peppers in early August until the first freeze, usually in November as that will finish the Red Chile Harvest.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Aprplanted
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Auggreen
- Sep
- Oct
- Novred
- Dec
To my knowledge, we are the only company that makes Red Chile Sauce from fresh Red Chile commercially. The issue is that Fresh Red Chile is only available from Hatch, New Mexico, for about 30 days out of every year.
At The Fresh Chile Company, we work six-day weeks, 24-hour days when Hatch Chile becomes available to process. We need to process and put in jars enough Chile for the whole year.
With the development of Chile Pepper Sauces and Salsa in bottles by The Fresh Chile Company, the Hatch Chile Season in your kitchen is year-round.
Four Hatch Green Chile Fire-Roasting Methods
The outside waxy layer is quickly scorched to a char, allowing the removal of the outer skin without damaging the insides.
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Large Propane Fired Cylinders
Throughout the harvest, these Cylinders take the just-picked Green Chile Peppers and apply a hot flame for a couple of minutes while turning the cylinder to do the Roasting. You hear a pleasing popping sound as the Chile roasts.
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On the Stove Burner
It is best to use tongs. Nitrile gloves can be handy.
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Using the Stove’s Oven Broiler
Tongs really help.
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On the Backyard Gas Grill
With most grills, it is easy to see when the Pepper outsides are blackened.
At home, they place the Chile in freezer bags to enjoy all year long.
The History of Fresh Chile Company
What started as a family tradition quickly turned into a movement by doing things the old-fashioned way: fresh ingredients, family recipes, and a whole lot of love.
My father, Arnold McMillan, who loves food and loves to cook, came up with the idea of using fresh, crisp Hatch Red Chile instead of Dried Chile Powder or Dried Chile Pods to make his Red Enchilada Sauce. It is fantastic.
Many years ago, we started bottling this beautiful fresh Red Chile Sauce in our home kitchen to give to friends and family for Christmas and, of course, for personal use throughout the year. Everyone loved their gift of Red Chile in a jar so much that they would call and ask for cases instead of a few more jars.
My wife Carol and I continued the tradition with our children and now 15 grandchildren.
Written by Randy & Carol McMillan
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How the Freshest Hatch Green Chile Gets in the Jar
Randy McMillan and I would get in the truck and drive up to Hatch every single week. Thirty minutes north, straight into the Hatch Valley, out to see our farmer Scott Adams at Adams Produce.
Everything gets roasted, cooked, and bottled right here in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Handpicked Hatch chile, chopped into thick meaty one inch pieces, into the kettles with a little garlic, a little lime, a little salt, slow cooked, bottled, and shipped to your door within 24 to 48 hours of cooking.
Chris Lang: Back in the early days we'd do taste testing outside the store at the Farmers Market on Saturdays. We sold out.
“Most Chile sauces blend varieties. We don’t. This is Sandia only — just like we used to roast on the farm. When you open the jar, it smells like fresh fire-roasted chile because that’s exactly what it is.”
Directly Sourced Chiles
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Processed right after harvest to ensure maximum freshness and rich flavor.
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Offering everything from freeze-dried chiles to Hatch Chile Ketchup, expanding the horizons of chile cuisine.
Generations of Tradition in Every Jar
Crafted from recipes passed down through generations, embodying the rich legacy of authentic Hatch Chile.
All recipes start with wondering about how this Chile or that Chile would blend with this or that food. I try and make my Kitchen ground zero for experiments with new tastes.
Fresh Chile Cookin' Recipes
- Hatch Green Chile Breakfast BurritoMain dishEasy20 mins
- Classic Bean & Cheese BurritoMain dishEasy20 mins
- Creamy Hatch Green Chile Sauce for Smothered BurritosSauceEasy10 mins
- Jenna’s Cheesy Hatch 575 Green Chile Mac and CheeseSide DishEasy25-30 mins
- Hatch Chile PosoleMain DishMedium1hr 30 mins
- Hatch Green Chile QuesoAppetizerEasy10-15 mins
Our Collections
We also now use Red And Green Jalapeños, Sun-Dried Traditional Red Chile, a couple of Mustards with Chile along with a Hatch Chile Ketchup we call Hatchup. We also sell Frozen Chile Products and created Freeze-Dried Chile.
- 575 Hatch Chile18 products
- Original Salsas & Sauces26 products
- Jalapeno Salsas10 products
- Hatch Chile BBQ13 products
- Jenna's Jams & Jellies7 products
- Hatch Valley Condiments12 products
- Fresh Hatch Chile Peppers9 products
- Hatch Chile Spices7 products
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Pure Hatch Green Chile
16 fl oz (454g) glass jar
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Papa's Pasta Sauce (Chunky Hatch Chile)
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Cabana Boy Salsa
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Cowboy Candy Relish | Medium Hot
Think of it this way, a 4-oz can of Hatch Green Chile has four to five whole peppers chopped and packed in a single serving.
Fresh Hatch Green Chile Peppers
Limited Availability: Authentic Hatch chiles are only grown in the Hatch Valley region and are harvested once a year, making fresh chiles a seasonal delicacy.
- Small (approx. 5 lbs.)
- Medium (approx. 10 lbs.)
- X-Large (approx. 25 lbs.)
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Fresh Hatch Green Chile – Sandia Select (Hot) | Flame-Roast Ready Peppers from Hatch, NM
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Fresh Hatch Red & Green Chile Blend “Pinto” Peppers (Medium - Hot) | Hatch, New Mexico
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Have been ordering for a few years now as a displaced Coloradan east of the Mississippi
Every time I open a fresh jar, take a deep whiff of the aroma, it’s like being next to the chile roaster, and tastes just as fresh too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Written by Michael Swickard, PH.D.
What is the difference between Chile, Chili and Chilly?
While pronounced the same way, there is a huge difference. “Chile” refers to the peppers and “Chili” describes Chili powder, beans, onions and other flavorings. Often, it is called Chili con Carne–Chili with Meat. One way to describe the difference: Chile is an ingredient and Chili is a meal. Both words came from Mexico centuries ago and can be interchanged without changing the good taste of either. Chilly is what winter is like in Minnesota.
It’s so cold where I live that my Chile Sauce arrived frozen solid! Will it still taste good? Is it safe to consume?
Our sauces freeze well, so the flavor should be fine. If any of the jars are cracked or broken, please contact us.
How long does it take for my order to ship?
Orders typically will be fulfilled within 7-10 business days and shipping takes 1-5 days, depending on the carrier.
Do you ship to Hawaii, Alaska, or APOs?
Happily, yes! Shipping rates should calculate automatically for you at checkout.
If you get Chile that sets your mouth on fire, what to do?
Hopefully you took only a small bite of whatever Chile covered food. If so, the best thing to do is eat a dairy product, Cheese, or Milk. Or a spoonful of sugar helps. No, don’t drink water. Doesn’t help much.
What is the shelf life of unopened jars?
Before opening, jars remain fresh for 24 months from manufacturing, and you can find an exact expiration date on the bottom of each jar. Do keep it in your refrigerator once you have opened it!
What is the typical time an opened jar in the refrigerator is good?
Because our Jarred Chile is made without any artificial preservatives, they only stay good in the refrigerator, once opened, just 7-10 days.
What is the difference between Mama’s and Papa’s Chile?
Papa's Chunky Hatch Chile Salsa and Mama's Blended Hatch Chile Salsa have many of the same ingredients. However, there is a texture issue because Papa’s is Chunky and Mama’s is Blended. I find Papa’s is best for dipping Chips into while watching the NMSU Aggies play on television and Mama’s is great on Enchiladas to celebrate after the Aggies win.
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