Best Hatch Chile Enchilada Sauce

Real red and green enchilada sauces, simmered from Hatch chile. The New Mexican answer to whatever is in the can at the grocery store.

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 4831 reviews
🌶️ Red & green from real Hatch chile✓ No tomato, no fillers🌡️ Mild to hot📦 Shelf-stable, ships fast📦 Mix & match, save 15%
Roasted Hatch Chile (Frozen)Roasted Hatch Green Chile Hot
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Fresh Hatch Red Chile Sauce — Hatch Chile StoreFresh Hatch Red Chile Sauce - Hatch Chile Store
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Hatch New Mexico Green Chile PowderA bottle of Green Chile Powder, surrounded by dried red chiles on a woven mat, against a neutral background.
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Hatch New Mexico Red Chile PowderHatch New Mexico Red Chile Powder - HGCS
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Bag of Hot New Mexico Hatch Red Chile PodsBag of Mild New Mexico Hatch Red Chile Pods
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FCC Dried Red Sauce — Hatch Chile StoreSun-Dried Red Chile Sauce - Hatch Green Chile Store
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575 Hatch Green Chile Sauce — Hatch Chile Store575 Hatch Green Chile Sauce - Hatch Green Chile
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Medium Red Chile Roast - Hatch Green Chile StoreHatch Red Chile Roast - Hatch Green Chile Store
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575 Hatch Red Chile Sauce — Hatch Chile StoreHatch Red Chile Sauce - 575 - Hatch Green Chile Store
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Roasted Hatch Green Chile Jar — Hatch Chile StoreRoasted Hatch Green Chile Jar — Hatch Chile Store
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Hatch Green Chile Sauce — Hatch Chile StoreHatch Green Chile Sauce — Hatch Chile Store
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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.

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

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 . Thanks
Ernesto 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 tasty
Jack 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 need
Don 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 ready
Thomas 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 garlic
Raechel K · Verified
Excellent, tasty chunks of hatch and good spice
alfonso 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
Always enjoy whatever I order from Hatch. It is the best Chile I've ever tasted. Things are a little pricey, but worth every penny. I tell everyone about Hatch.
Ronald S · Verified
We love to eat them for our evening meal with Street Taco Tortillos and cheese and bacon or other kinds of meat. Very good quality and excellent in taste when cooking a Mexican Food dish,
Frank F · Verified
Have been using the green chilies for years, have never had any issues with product or shipping
Terry l · Verified
We can't imagine how we ever went without a jar of these chiles in our pantry. We use them on eggs, hamburgers, in meatloaf, tacos, nachos....everything but on our breakfast cereal! Wonderful flavor.
Elssa G · Verified
This is my third order and I absolutely love the 575. It reminds me of Colorado and time spent in New Mexico. This last order got lost in the mail, but when I notified them, they quickly reshipped my order. Thanks for a great product and great company service.
William D · Verified
Great chile powder! Yes, I sampled right outa the bottle---straight up! I used it in a Texas-style chili, along with the Red Chile powder. The combo is delicious! I lived in Las Cruces, once upon a time, and absolutely love New Mexico cuisine. It is really nice to be able to get the actual ingredients for NM-style cooking. This is a combo review since I got the Red powder too. Both are awesome.
DAVID V · Verified
I have always loved Hatch Green Chile's. I grow them in my backyard, however it is easier to purchase them already roasted, peeled and chopped.
Thomas W · Verified
My husband loves Hatch Pure Green Chile roast. He puts it in stew, soups, on burgers, spagetti, sandwiches and even in creamy salad dressings. His variety of choice is HOT. We've gifted some to my nephew also and his family also loves it. I prefer medium, but it sells out fast.
Roscoe S · Verified
It arrived today. No leakage this time.
Connie C · Verified
every morning I put it on my migas
dennie J · Verified

How to Choose Your Best Hatch Chile Enchilada Sauce

Red, Green, or "Christmas"?

"Christmas" — the New Mexico term for half red, half green — is the most popular order. Red sauce is deeper and earthier; green is brighter and more vegetable-forward. If you cannot decide, order one jar of each.

How Much Sauce Per Pan

  • One 16-oz jar covers a 9×13 enchilada pan generously.
  • A 6-jar bundle covers about three months of weekly enchiladas, plus extra for breakfast burritos and smothered eggs.
  • A 12-jar bundle is the family-and-friends pace.

Heat Level Quick Pick

Mild = warming, not spicy. Family-friendly, kid-approved. Medium = noticeable kick, the New Mexico default. Hot = real heat for chile-heads. Mild and medium are 80% of orders.

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.