Are Hatch Chiles Hot?

The heat level of Hatch Chile can vary, depending on the specific cultivar and growing conditions. They range from Mild to X-Hot depending on cultivar: Joe Parker runs about 900 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) and Sandia Select about 9,500 per NMSU CR706, Medium (Big Jim or Charger) sits at 2,000–7,000 on our Heat Level Guide, and X-Hot Lumbre runs 12,000+.

Some common types of Hatch chiles include the milder Joe Parker and the hotter Sandia Select. It's important to note that individual peppers from the same plant can also have varying heat levels. To determine the heat level of a specific Hatch chile, it's best to taste a small piece before using it in a recipe.

You can read more about our different heat varieties here!

We offer Fresh and Roasted Chile in heat levels ranging from Mild to X-Hot.