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
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Hatch red chile is the same prized chile as our green — just ripened to a deep red on the vine, which brings out an earthier, slightly sweet flavor. This collection brings together every form of authentic New Mexico red chile we grow in the Hatch Valley: whole dried pods, stone-ground powder, sun-dried sauces, spice blends, and hand-tied ristras.
Quick answer: Hatch red chile is Hatch green chile left to ripen on the vine — deeper, earthier, and a little sweet. Hatch Chile Store sells authentic New Mexico red chile as whole dried pods, ground powder, sauces, and ristras, all grown in the Hatch Valley and shipped nationwide.
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 Monday through Wednesday only so nothing sits in a weekend warehouse.
- Free shipping over $99, with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hatch red chile?
Hatch red chile is Hatch green chile that has been left to ripen fully on the plant. As it ripens from green to red, the flavor deepens — earthier, richer, and a little sweet — while the fresh, vegetal notes of green chile mellow. It's the backbone of New Mexican red chile sauce, carne adovada, and enchiladas.
What is the difference between Hatch red and green chile?
They are the same chile at different stages of ripeness. Green chile is picked young, with a bright, roasted, vegetable-forward flavor. Red chile is the mature, vine-ripened version — deeper, earthier, and slightly sweet. New Mexicans use green for stews and smothering, red for sauces, carne adovada, and ristras.
Why 500,000+ Customers Keep Coming Back
The 4 rating splits the difference between 5 & 3. Five because the pecans are delicious Three because the chile powder is quite disappointing. Very bland and absolutely no heat. Literally muddies up the pecan flavor. I’ll be adding my own spices after I rinse off the powder and dry the pecans. So: good nuts bad powder.Don G · Verified
It was mild enough my wife could eat it. She loves chili but meds she's on she can't stand any heat. Flavor was great. You can tell it is fresh by the bright red color not like a lot of chili that has been run through a drier.Stanley D · Verified
I very much like the hot sauce, it's a "fresh" way to add heat to other condiments. I've used the Hatch Hot with General Tso sauce to bring the heat, and I've used the Hatch 575 Hot to add heat to pizza sauce ! I got my jar last week, and it's half gone already. I Love your ad where your man is eating a double burger from the tailgate while pouring on the Chili..."We don't sell water"...Love that add, watched it 8 times..! I look forward to ordering more and trying the different varieties.Arlie W · Verified
One of the BEST salsas I have ever had !! We like the mild but I’m sure all heat levels are just as good !!Jerry W · Verified
The flavor was good. I thought they would be spicier.Karleen H · Verified
Pour it into pork and hominy and walla pozoleTony C · Verified
It's very delicious and its served well in our tamale recipe and we had enough to season other foods/dishes...add salt is the only "bad" thing I can say. A little thinner.Emilia H · Verified
So I was very excited to try this, and when it finally came i tried it, and at first I was disappointed, but the more I ate and ate with food, the better it tasted. Slightly different than what I was used to. But still good.Brian F · Verified
This is the best salsa ever non betterThomas B · Verified
Really different from green. That's a good thing. A bit hotter and that's not to hot at all. Like them bothGerald S · Verified
This is my favorite product. While I do make my own Red Chile with their chile pods, I can't get to this smoothness/consistency of the jarred version. Ten stars!Jennifer B · Verified
Nice brilliant red color means its fresh of this years crop. When we got the xtra Hot its mean xtra hot! Great taste and service. ThanksTony C · Verified
Adds great Flavor to foods it is added to..!!!john C · Verified
Sweet and savory. Just enough bite to make you want more and another beer!RICHARD W
This may be the answer to my finding a good recipe for the New Mexico dish Adovado which I enjoy on my trips to La Posta and cities north.Vicki L · Verified
Simply amazing and addictive. Taste buds love it!Jeff G · Verified
My first two orders I’ve been partial to the green chili sauce but I’m loving the sweetness of the red more and more!! A great testing quality product!!! The best chili sauce I’ve ever had!!!!Edmond D · Verified
Our son and his family moved to Seattle, WA. They reall missed the New Mexico Chili. The Fred Meyers store finally started stocking the 505 green chili, but still no red. Sent them 4 jars of the medium red. They loved it, but a bit to hot LOL, so my next order will be mild. The chile was so delicious. Hopefully the red chili will be in their neck of the woods sooner than later. Great product!!!Joe L · Verified
Never disappoints, always delicious.Nilda S · Verified
My husband grew up in Albuquerque and I love that we can get some of the food we love so much and support a great small business!!!Leslie P · Verified
Exceptional flavor, heat rating spot on. I lived in Taos for many years and this sauce has been my go to for years..Cliff A · Verified
This is delicious, used with breakfast burritos, chips, and as a mixer in a meatloaf so far and it just worked for all of those.Aaron K · Verified
I have ordered before and use the jar too soon.Vicki L · Verified
After living in NM and having the pork adovado, I have been trying to duplicate for years. With this sauce, I am pretty sure I can do it. The taste is right. Glad I got only the mild which is spicy enough for me.Vicki L · Verified
It’s good but I didn’t realize l was ordering sauce. I really wanted to try the chunky green stuff. I’m not sure those to use this sauce.Charles B · Verified
This ketchup is Awesome! It has heat and spicy flavor that will be sure to enhance, french fries, meatloaf or on its own! Great flavor!Kimberly G · Verified
Outstanding and deliciousLouis K · Verified
The taste and freshness is unbeatable by anyone.Kimberly C · Verified
It's the best in heat compared to any other products we have found.Kimberly C · Verified
The most delicious chile I've hadLouis K · Verified
We know you're wondering.
Hatch Chile is a protected regional designation — like Champagne or Vidalia onions — for chile grown exclusively in the Hatch Valley of southern New Mexico. The valley's mineral-rich Rio Grande soil, 300+ days of intense sunshine, and 40-degree temperature swings between day and night produce 23% more flavor compounds than chile grown elsewhere. Most "green chile" in grocery stores is Anaheim — a milder, less complex pepper mass-produced in California or Mexico. All of our products are Hatch Chile Association certified, meaning they were grown in the Hatch Valley, not relabeled from another region.
All frozen products ship Tuesdays and Wednesdays in insulated, recyclable containers packed with dry ice. We ship from distribution centers in both New Jersey and California so ground shipping reaches most U.S. addresses in 1–5 business days — no matter where you live. Overnight shipping is available during warmer months. Fresh chile (available July–October) ships same-day on Wednesdays, arriving within 24 hours of harvest.
Medium is our most popular heat level and what we recommend for first-timers — it has a pleasant, building warmth that lets you taste the signature smoky-sweet Hatch flavor without overwhelming heat. Mild is perfect for kids, spice-sensitive palates, or dishes like rellenos where you want flavor without the kick. Hot delivers the classic New Mexican heat that restaurants in Albuquerque and Santa Fe are known for. X-Hot is for serious heat seekers only. When in doubt, start Medium — you can always go hotter next time.
Roasted frozen Hatch chile lasts 12+ months at 0°F without significant quality loss — this is how most New Mexicans stockpile their annual supply and enjoy Hatch chile year-round. We recommend portioning into meal-sized bags and pressing out as much air as possible before freezing. Our jarred sauces, salsas, and dried products like red chile pods and powders are shelf-stable for 12–18 months in your pantry.
Yes — discounts apply automatically at checkout with no code needed. For pantry items like jarred chile, sauces, salsas, and spices: 3 items saves 10%, 6 saves 15%, and 12+ saves 15% plus free shipping. For frozen products like roasted chile, rellenos, tamales, and chimichangas: 2 items saves 20%, 3 saves 25%, and 4+ saves 30%. Mix and match anything within each collection — the more you stock, the more you save.
Every product we sell is Hatch Chile Association certified — your guarantee that the chile was grown in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico, not Anaheim or imported chile relabeled under the Hatch name. Our family has farmed the Hatch Valley since 1917 when our great-great-grandfather Joseph Franzoy became the first commercial chile farmer in the region. Five generations later, we still farm 300+ acres and grow 10+ cultivar varieties including Big Jim, Sandia Select, and Lumbre. Over 500,000 customers and 12,000+ verified 5-star reviews — you're buying from the source.
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These are the products our 500,000+ customers come back for again and again. Our flame-roasted frozen Hatch chile is by far the most popular — flash-frozen within hours of roasting to lock in the same smoky, earthy flavor you'd taste standing next to a roasting drum in Hatch during chile season. Pair it with our handmade green chile rellenos, traditional tamales, or jarred sauces and salsas for a complete Hatch Valley pantry.
Every product here is made with Hatch Chile Association certified chile — grown in the Hatch Valley of southern New Mexico by our 5th-generation family farm, not Anaheim or imported chile sold under the Hatch name. The valley's mineral-rich Rio Grande soil, 300+ days of intense sunshine, and dramatic temperature swings produce 23% more flavor compounds than chile grown elsewhere — a difference you can taste in every bite. Our family has farmed this valley since 1917 when our great-great-grandfather Joseph Franzoy became the first commercial chile farmer in Hatch.
We ship from bi-coastal distribution centers in New Jersey and California so your order arrives quickly via ground shipping, packed in insulated recyclable containers on dry ice. Frozen products ship Tuesdays and Wednesdays year-round. Mix and match 2+ frozen items for up to 30% off, or 3+ pantry items for up to 15% off + free shipping — discounts apply automatically at checkout with our Mix & Match Savings program. See our shipping page for delivery times and details.