The Hatch pepper is the iconic New Mexican green chile, celebrated worldwide for its unique earthy-sweet flavor that comes from the volcanic soil and high-desert climate of the Hatch Valley.
Hatch peppers are long (6–8 inches), tapered, and slightly curved with smooth, glossy skin. They are harvested green for roasting or allowed to ripen to red. The flesh is thick and meaty with a mild-to-medium heat (1,000–8,000 SHU).
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Grown exclusively in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico, these chiles have been cultivated for over 100 years. The unique soil and climate give them a signature flavor that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Every year the town of Hatch holds the famous Hatch Chile Festival, drawing thousands of visitors.
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Reach out →Earthy and slightly sweet with a rich, smoky depth when roasted. The thick walls give it a satisfying bite and make it ideal for peeling after roasting.
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