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🌶️ Red & green from real Hatch chile✓ No tomato, no fillers🌡️ Mild to hot📦 Shelf-stable, ships fast📦 Mix & match, save 15%
Quick answer: Hatch enchilada sauce comes in red (from dried, ripened Hatch chile), green (from roasted Hatch green chile), and Christmas (both at once). All are jarred, shelf-stable, and made from real Hatch Valley chile — no tomato, no fillers — mild to hot.
Red, Green, or Christmas?
Real Hatch enchilada sauce, the New Mexican way. Here is how to choose.
Deep & earthyRed Enchilada SauceFrom dried, ripened Hatch red chile. Rich and a little sweet — the classic for beef, pork, and carne adovada enchiladas.Shop red enchilada sauce →
Bright & roastedGreen Enchilada SauceFrom roasted Hatch green chile. Bright and smoky — the go-to for chicken, pork, and cheese enchiladas.Shop green enchilada sauce →
Best of bothChristmas (Both)Red and green together — the New Mexican way to order when you can’t pick. Smother half and half.See how Christmas works →
Planning a dinner?How Much Do I Need?Heat levels, servings per jar, and how much sauce to buy for a crowd — all in the guide.Read the enchilada guide →
All jarred and shelf-stable, made from real Hatch chile with no tomato and no fillers · Read the full Hatch enchilada sauce guide →
Why 500,000+ Customers Keep Coming Back
Cheese grits with hatch chillieslyle h · Verified
I’ve been buying my chilies for years from here. From next day, air, fresh green chilies and roasted peel and chopped. It’s always amazing. We appreciate the family history of this green chili form.Nick W · Verified
These Barker pods were FIRST CLASS. They were very tasty and also very clean as packed. My wife grew up, as a child, in Arrey (near your packing facility - maiden name of Enriquez) and her family raised red chile during her childhood. She was wall-to-wall smiles when she made her usual stack of "stacked" enchiladas as she said that this taste brought back her childhood. We are sold on your product. Thank you.John C · Verified
Nothing like it! So happy the twins arrived! Hatch Chilies are the best!Reed H · Verified
Sauce is delicious as expected. Five stars for sauce quality First box arrived with all jars smashed. Hatch Chile responded immediately and replaced the jars quickly. Second box was very well packaged.Josephine P · Verified
I have not had a chance to sample them yet but the shipping was fast and the product arrived forzen, as advertisedRon G · Verified
I have used Hatch Green Chile for I believe 40 years. Nothing equals the awesome taste. I stay with basic enchiladas and burritos. I've never been disappointed. Even when first trying different recipes. Lave their flavor!Jeffrey G · Verified
The chili taste is out of this world as long as it’s HOT! Mild is good but HOT is magnificent!Richard A · Verified
Absolutely delicious. My brother in law is the one who sent me my first jar. I was hooked.Nancy S · Verified
I lived in the southwest U.S. for 20 years and during my time in the region I immediately fell in love with pork green chile stew. I moved back to the midwest a couple of years ago and well these fine folks don't know jack about Hatch chiles. Being able to order them from your farm and make my own green chile stew at home has been fantastic! You all bring the flavor!!Marcus C · Verified
This batch was sent to my son in NH and it arrived in good shape. He's enjoying it immensely!Pat F · Verified
Wow! Just right amount of heat . Tgank you.Barbara P · Verified
Goog packaging and shipping! Excellant chili!Robert T · Verified
Great chiles,great taste just rightKevin S · Verified
Smooth rich flavor with a kick!!Lee A · Verified
Astounding! I absolutely can't believe the night and day difference between this product and the lackluster flavor of what I have been buying in cans from my grocery. I wasn't prepared for the smoky intensity of these freshly roasted jarred chilies. Honestly, a spoonful tossed with some cheese and ranchero sauce in a tortilla could turn me vegetarian. And wait until you top a burger with it!Brian C · Verified
Most of the chilies were in good shape, acceptably fresh/pliable. I would purchase again.Jacalyn H · Verified
This was the first time I tried your hot sauce. OMG it was really tasty. The right amount of ingredients and mixture hit a high 9 for me. I used it on a plate of roasted chicken the first night. It was wonderful. I recommend you buy it. It was worth the wait . ThanksErnesto R · Verified
This is the best green chili sauce I have ever had!!!Shelley B · Verified
Love these! We always have them on hand in the freezer for all sorts of dishes!Lynn P · Verified
Great chopped peppers with mild heat-very tastyJack G · Verified
Had it with my taco's last night, great flavor. I can't wait to try it on other things. I live in Kansas now after growing up in New Mexico. It's hard to find good green chili here. Will keep ordering from you.Mel W · Verified
Fresh. Look good. Taste amazing.Thomas T · Verified
The best Hatch green chile we have found. We tried many brands and nothing comes close. Delicious at breakfast, lunch and dinner.Susan S · Verified
Chile arrived quickly and is delicious. We are from the Hatch valley and cannot live without it. So happy that we found a great source for it!Rebecca P · Verified
love hatch chile. love that it is roasted, chopped and frozen already. arrived quickly and still frozen.WILLIAMS S · Verified
Very good quality good taste fair price don’t know what else you needDon S · Verified
Anyone that loves green chili will absolutely love this stuff. It’s so good so authentic so reasonably priced highly recommend recommended.Don S · Verified
My order arrived on Tuesday and on Wednesday, i made Mexican Lasagna and Chicken Chorizo/Vegetable soup. I will take both dishes to my eye doctors office. One of the staff members is planning a trip to NM in May...including Hatch and White Sands. I used the pure green chili...medium.A nice bite and fair on the kick. Recipes from Southwest cookbooks.Prudence D · Verified
Impossible to get in NJ Will be ordering again to get my green chile readyThomas K · Verified
We love the fresh hatch peppers and once we eat all those we turn to the jar ones. Very delicious we highly recommend!. We ordered once to try these and keep ordering every year!Lisa S · Verified
Put together a green chile pork stew that recieved rave reviews. Excellent flavor. Heat was a little below what what I personnaly prefer but was good for those who don't normally consume chile.Howard H · Verified
Excellent! Just pure chili without onion and / or garlicRaechel K · Verified
Excellent, tasty chunks of hatch and good spicealfonso t · Verified
I live an hour north of Pueblo, CO. I know my fellow Coloradians will disown me for this review, but damn this chili is legit. Not to mention this company makes sure you are happy. My chili showed up thawed out due to a UPS delay. They reached out to me and sent a replacement order immediately. Chili great. Customer service even better!Jeffrey A · Verified
Why buy from us:
- Direct from our family farm. Preston, our family, and our crew grow, roast, and pack everything you order — from a working chile farm in Hatch, New Mexico, not a re-seller's warehouse.
- 5+ generations in the Hatch Valley. Founded by Preston Mitchell, a direct descendant of Joseph Franzoy — the first commercial chile farmer in Hatch.
- Certified Hatch Valley grown. Member of the Hatch Chile Association, which administers the certification mark that defends "Hatch chile" against generic poblano substitution.
- 30,000+ verified-buyer reviews, averaging 4.7/5 stars across our catalog.
- Frozen ships on dry ice. Nationwide. We ship Mon–Wed only so nothing sits in a weekend warehouse.
- Free shipping over $99 · 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is your enchilada sauce gluten-free?
Most of our enchilada sauces are gluten-free, but check the individual product label or ingredients list — a few specialty blends contain wheat-derived seasonings. We clearly mark gluten-free items.
How long does an unopened jar last?
Unopened, our shelf-stable jars last 18–24 months past production date. After opening, refrigerate and use within 14 days.
Can I freeze leftover sauce?
Yes. Pour leftover sauce into a freezer bag or container and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
What is the difference between Hatch enchilada sauce and generic red enchilada sauce?
Generic enchilada sauce uses anaheim or paprika peppers and often contains thickeners and dyes. Real Hatch enchilada sauce is built on roasted Hatch chile from the Hatch Valley — deeper, smokier, more complex flavor with no artificial colors.
Does the sauce have meat or animal products?
Our pure chile sauces are vegetarian. Some specialty enchilada sauces may contain chicken stock — check the product page.
How much sauce do I need for an 8-person enchilada dinner?
Plan on one 16-oz jar per 9×13 pan, plus a half jar extra for serving on the side. Two jars covers 8 people generously.
Do you sell green enchilada sauce?
Yes — our Hatch green chile sauce is an authentic green enchilada sauce. (Some shoppers search “green chile enchilada sauce” — it’s the same thing.) Pour it over chicken, cheese, or pork enchiladas. Made from roasted Hatch Valley green chile, it's brighter and more vegetable-forward than red, with real chile flavor instead of the thickeners and dyes in generic green enchilada sauce. Available mild through hot, jarred and shelf-stable.
What's the difference between red and green enchilada sauce?
Red enchilada sauce is made from dried, ripened Hatch red chile — deeper, earthier, a little sweet. Green enchilada sauce is made from roasted green Hatch chile — brighter, fresher, more vegetable-forward. Ordering both at once is what New Mexicans call 'Christmas.' Both are built on real Hatch Valley chile, not generic peppers.
The Complete Guide to Hatch Enchilada Sauce
Enchilada sauce is the chile-based sauce ladled over enchiladas before they bake. The authentic New Mexican version is built on real Hatch chile, broth, garlic, and a few spices — no tomato, no fillers. Get the chile right and everything else falls into place. Every sauce in this collection is jarred, shelf-stable, and made from chile grown in the Hatch Valley.
Red Enchilada Sauce
Hatch red enchilada sauce is built from dried, ripened Hatch red chile. It is deep, earthy, and a touch sweet — the classic choice for beef, pork, and carne adovada enchiladas, smothered burritos, and huevos rancheros. Red chile is simply green chile left on the plant to ripen, then dried, which concentrates the flavor into something richer and rounder.
Green Enchilada Sauce
Hatch green enchilada sauce (also searched as hatch green chile enchilada sauce) is built from roasted Hatch green chile. It is bright, smoky, and a little tangy — the go-to for chicken, pork, and cheese enchiladas, and for smothering eggs, fries, and breakfast burritos. If you grew up calling it “green chile sauce,” this is it.
Christmas: Red & Green Together
In New Mexico, ordering “Christmas” means both red and green on the same plate — half and half. It is the answer when you cannot pick, and it is the most New Mexican way to eat enchiladas. Buy a jar of each, or grab a bundle and save.
How to Use Hatch Enchilada Sauce
Pour it straight from the jar over rolled or stacked enchiladas before baking, or warm it on the stove first. Beyond enchiladas, use it to smother burritos and chiles rellenos, ladle over eggs and potatoes, simmer shredded chicken or pork, or thin it slightly as a cooking base. Red leans toward beef and pork; green toward chicken and cheese — but there are no rules, only preferences.
How Much Sauce Do I Need?
As a rule of thumb, plan on about one 16 oz jar per pound of filling, or roughly one jar for every 3–4 servings of rolled enchiladas. For an 8-person enchilada dinner, two to three jars covers a generous pan with sauce to spare. Buying for a crowd or stocking the pantry? Mix and match red and green and the volume discount applies automatically at checkout.
Heat: our enchilada sauces run mild to hot, with the heat level marked on every jar — so you can match the table, from kids to chile-heads.
Why Hatch Beats the Can
Most national grocery-store enchilada sauce is built on generic peppers, tomato, and thickeners. Ours is built on actual Hatch Valley chile and tastes like it — roasted, layered, and unmistakably New Mexican. It is the difference between “red liquid in a can” and the sauce people drive across the state for. For ideas, see our red chile enchiladas and green chile enchiladas recipes.