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🔥 X-Hot (12,000+ SHU)✓ Our hottest variety🚜 5th-gen Hatch Valley farm🧊 Ships frozen on dry ice★ 4.7 · 31,800+ verified reviews
Lumbre is Spanish for fire, and the name is accurate. This is the hottest variety we carry — a Hatch Valley chile that runs 12,000+ SHU (X-Hot; varies year to year) and was bred specifically for chileheads who find Big Jim (~6,500 SHU, Medium) too mild and Sandia Select (~9,500 SHU, Hot) not quite enough. Lumbre sits well above our Hot tier; it delivers serious, building heat that lingers. It's significantly hotter than a jalapeño but well short of habanero territory (about one-tenth of habanero's heat). If you're not already comfortable eating hot chiles, this is not the right starting point.
The same Hatch Valley growing conditions that make Big Jim and Sandia exceptional — alkaline Rio Grande bottomland soil, high elevation, the swing between hot desert days and cool nights — work in Lumbre's favor too. The flavor underneath the heat is still distinctly Hatch: roasted, complex, earthy. It's not just pepper heat with nothing behind it. But the heat is real and significant, and it should be the deciding factor when you're choosing between varieties.
We carry a small, curated selection of Lumbre products — frozen green chile, pure sauces, and blends. Lumbre works best when its intensity is the point: a spicy green chile stew, a hot sauce that actually earns the name, or a blend mixed with milder chile for controlled heat. See our Heat Level Guide for a full comparison, or our Recipes page for ideas on working with extra-hot chile.
Frequently Asked Questions
How hot is Lumbre compared to other Hatch varieties?
Lumbre runs 12,000+ SHU and varies year to year — it's our X-Hot variety. For reference, Big Jim sits around 6,500 SHU (Medium; varies plant-to-plant) and Sandia Select around 9,500 SHU (Hot). Lumbre is significantly hotter than a jalapeño (2,500–8,000 SHU), comparable to the low end of a serrano, and well short of habanero territory (100,000+ SHU — Lumbre is roughly one-tenth that heat). Expect a heat level that requires respect. See our Heat Level Guide for the full lineup.
Is Lumbre appropriate for kids or heat-sensitive adults?
No. Lumbre is not family-friendly in terms of heat. If you're cooking for anyone who doesn't actively seek out spicy food, use Big Jim (Medium, ~6,500 SHU) or Sandia Select (Hot, ~9,500 SHU) instead. Lumbre is for cooks who already know they want serious heat.
Can I mix Lumbre with milder chile to control the heat?
Yes, and that's a common approach. Blend Lumbre with Big Jim or Sandia Select roasted chile to dial in the heat level you want. Start with a small ratio of Lumbre — 20 to 30 percent — and adjust from there. The Hatch flavor carries through even in small amounts.
Are Lumbre products gluten-free?
Our plain Lumbre frozen chile and pure sauces are naturally gluten-free. Check individual product labels for full allergen details on any prepared or blended products.
Why carry such a hot variety when most of your customers prefer mild or medium?
The Hatch Valley has always produced a range of heat levels — that's part of what the valley's growing environment does. Lumbre represents the upper end of that range authentically. Chileheads are a real part of the Hatch chile community, and a lineup that stopped at medium wouldn't be honest to the full range of what Hatch Valley farms produce.
Why 500,000+ Customers Keep Coming Back
Cheese grits with hatch chillieslyle h · Verified
Been buying this product for years now and we love it,always fresh and great flavor Don’t hesitate to get yoursVictor V · Verified
Fresh Hatch chili peppers are always the best! They arrive quickly and are so delicious! We process them for freezing so we can enjoy them all year! Looking forward to ordering more next year!Debra B · Verified
Absolutely delicious. My brother in law is the one who sent me my first jar. I was hooked.Nancy S · Verified
Wow! Just right amount of heat . Tgank you.Barbara P · 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
Great chopped peppers with mild heat-very tastyJack G · 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
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
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
Excellent! Just pure chili without onion and / or garlicRaechel K · Verified
Excellent, tasty chunks of hatch and good spicealfonso t · 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
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
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 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
Never received. Myrna worked to replace the missing delivery. Thank you.Brenda O · Verified
Just as good as I remember. Great flavor will be ordering more down the roadCynthia C · Verified
I have gone through the first 6 ars I ordered and have just received the 2nd shipment of 6// These chiles are very good . Cooked some in with my chicken to make green chili sour cream enchiladas.. They were the best I ever madeEva K
This is my favorite. I ordered more of this. Also I put this on everything mashed potatoes, meatloaf stuffed peppers, chicken hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdog you name it I think I put it on just about everything but cereal.!Scott D · 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
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
The best of both worlds in one jar!Jennifer B · 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
My wife can't handle the hot stuff, so we have to purchase Big Jim each year. Second best thing about them is the physical size. They peel fast and go a long way.JAMES C · Verified
This year's crop was amazing. I'm thankful that I have the opportunity to enjoy your chile crop annually.JAMES C · Verified
As always my chilis arrived fresh and when promised. Excellent product. Super delicious. Will continue to order.JODY R · Verified
I love Hatch Chiles and they arrive in excellent condition.Patricia N · Verified
My 25lb order of Big Jim is perfectly spiced (medium) and are so large that they’re perfect for stuffing when preparing for Rellenos. The order arrived fresh and ready to roast. Muchas gracias.Art D · 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% and 6+ items saves 15%. 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.
Buy Hatch Chile Online - From the Family That Started It All
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 20% off — discounts apply automatically at checkout with our Mix & Match Savings program. See our shipping page for delivery times and details.