Slow-cooked smoked pork and real Hatch Red Chile sauce wrapped in masa, the classic New Mexico Christmas tamale. Hand-made in our kitchen, ships frozen, and heats in 30 minutes.
Hatch Red Chile Pork Tamales
$85$7.08 / ea
Sold by the dozen — 12 per box
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Hatch Red Chile Pork Tamales
$85.00
- Real Hatch Red Chile
- Hand-Made in NM
- Heat & Eat from Frozen
- Quality Guarantee
Most frozen tamales come off an assembly line
Ours are hand-spread, hand-filled and hand-wrapped in small batches, with real Hatch chile and stone-ground masa.
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Why real chile only grows here
Champagne's got its valley. We have ours.
The Soil
Minerals you can taste
Rio Grande minerals in sandy loam. You can taste it.
The Sun
300+ days a year
Desert UV burns flavor deep into every pepper.
The Swing
100° day. 60° night.
The plant fights harder. The chile gets deeper.
The Water
Fed by the Rio Grande
Elephant Butte runoff. Minerals you can taste in every bite.
The Proof Is in the Chile
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They were very good.
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Hatch Chile Store
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re happy to hear you loved the flavor of the chile. Your support means a lot to our team!
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03/04/26
My old tamale supplier went out of business so I was looking around and found these. Familiar with Hatch products so I though it was worth a try. packaging was excellent and they communicated well about shipping. The tamales were very good and now I have a new tamale supplier.
Red Pork Tamale FAQs
For 100+ years, NM families have served red chile pork tamales as the centerpiece of Christmas dinner. The deep, sweet, slightly raisin-like flavor of Hatch red chile paired with slow-cooked pork is THE traditional southwestern holiday meal. Many families eat tamales for Christmas Eve, then again for breakfast on Christmas morning.
Each order is one dozen (12) tamales. Each tamale is hand-rolled, hand-tied, and individually wrapped in parchment paper before freezing.
Absolutely — tamales are the classic NM party food. Reheat in batches in a slow cooker on low for 2 hours, or keep warm in a steamer. Serve with extra red chile sauce on the side.
Posole, refried beans, Spanish rice, side salad. Top with sour cream, queso fresco, salsa, or extra red chile sauce.
Real Hatch red chile (not generic chili powder), real smoked pork (not ground meat filler), hand-rolled (not extruded), and made in small batches at a USDA-inspected NM family kitchen. The flavor difference is significant.
Authentic New Mexican tamales made the way they've been made in the Hatch Valley for generations. Our Red Chile Pork Tamales feature tender, slow-cooked shredded pork drenched in our signature Hatch red chile sauce, wrapped in fluffy stone-ground masa and steamed to perfection. Every bite delivers the rich, earthy heat that only real New Mexico red chile can provide—no imitations, no shortcuts, just tradition.
12
Handmade Tamales Per Order
Feeds 4–6 people • Ships frozen with dry ice • Ready in minutes
Why Our Tamales Are Different
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Real Hatch Red Chile
We use authentic Hatch red chile puree—not generic California or guajillo chiles. The unique terroir of the Hatch Valley creates a flavor profile you simply can't replicate elsewhere.
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Slow-Cooked Shredded Pork
Tender smoked pork is slow-simmered for hours until it falls apart, then drenched in our red chile sauce. Every tamale is generously filled—no skimping on meat.
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Stone-Ground Masa
Our fluffy masa is made from stone-ground maseca (corn treated with lime) and wheat flour, prepared in small batches, so our tamales contain gluten. It's light, flavorful, and melts in your mouth after steaming.
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Handmade in Small Batches
Each tamale is hand-spread, hand-filled, and hand-wrapped in parchment paper before steaming. This isn't factory food—it's craft cooking at scale.
How to Heat Your Tamales
Your tamales arrive frozen and fully cooked. Leave the wrapping on and reheat to 165°F using one of these methods:
🍳 Microwave
Wrap 2 tamales in a damp paper towel and microwave on high.
2 minutes♨️ Steamer (Traditional)
Steam from frozen in a steamer basket over simmering water for best texture.
30–40 minutes🔥 Oven (Batch Cooking)
Preheat to 350°F. Cover tamales with foil. Great for serving crowds.
25–30 minutesServing Suggestions
Red chile pork tamales are incredibly versatile. Here are our favorite ways to enjoy them:
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Christmas Morning Breakfast
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With Rice & Beans
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Smothered in Queso
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Topped with Fried Egg
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Tamale Pie Casserole
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As Burrito Filling
What Is a Tamale?
Tamales (singular: tamal in Spanish) are one of the oldest foods in the Americas, dating back over 10,000 years to ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. The word comes from the Nahuatl "tamalli," meaning "wrapped food." Aztec and Mayan warriors carried tamales as portable sustenance on long journeys, and the tradition of making tamales has been passed down through countless generations.
In New Mexico, red chile pork tamales became a cultural staple during the 1800s, blending indigenous techniques with Spanish colonial ingredients. Today, making tamales remains a cherished family tradition—especially around Christmas—where multiple generations gather for "tamaladas" (tamale-making parties) to prepare hundreds at a time.
Why Choose New Mexican Tamales?
Not all tamales are created equal. While Texas-style tamales often use generic chile powder and California tamales may feature bland, mass-produced filling, New Mexican tamales are defined by one ingredient: real Hatch chile.
Our red chile sauce is made with Hatch red chile puree, blended with garlic and spices. This creates a rich, complex sauce with earthy undertones, moderate heat, and a depth of flavor that powdered chile simply cannot match.
The result? A tamale that tastes like it came from an abuela's kitchen in Las Cruces, not a factory in Houston.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tamales come in an order?
Each order includes 12 handmade tamales, packaged frozen. This typically serves 4–6 people as a main course, or 8–10 as an appetizer or side dish.
How spicy are the red chile pork tamales?
Our red chile sauce has a medium heat level—noticeable warmth with rich chile flavor, but not overwhelming. Most people find it pleasantly spicy without being painful. If you prefer milder options, try our Green Chile Cheese Tamales.
What's the difference between Hatch tamales and regular tamales?
The key difference is the chile. Most commercial tamales use generic chile powder or guajillo/California chiles. Our tamales are made with authentic Hatch red chile puree, which has a unique flavor profile created by the specific soil, water, and climate of the Hatch Valley in southern New Mexico.
Are your tamales gluten-free?
No. Our tamales are made with wheat flour, so they contain gluten and are not gluten-free. Please don't order them for anyone with celiac disease, a wheat allergy or a gluten sensitivity.
How long do frozen tamales last?
When kept frozen at 0°F or below, our tamales have a 2-year shelf life from the production date. Once thawed, consume within 5–7 days if refrigerated.
Can you ship frozen tamales?
Yes! We ship all frozen items via UPS with dry ice to ensure they arrive frozen solid. Frozen products ship on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only to avoid weekend delays. Please use a physical address (no PO Boxes).
What is the best way to cook frozen tamales?
For best results, steam from frozen in a steamer basket over simmering water for 30–40 minutes. This produces the traditional soft, moist texture. You can also bake them covered in foil at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, or microwave 2 tamales wrapped in a damp paper towel for 2 minutes on high.
What's inside the tamales?
Each tamale contains fluffy stone-ground masa wrapped around slow-cooked shredded smoked pork that's been drenched in our authentic Hatch red chile sauce. The masa is made with wheat flour, so the tamales contain gluten. Contains: wheat. The tamales are wrapped in parchment paper (not a corn husk) for easy handling.
Do tamales come with sauce?
The red chile sauce is cooked into the pork filling, so each tamale is already flavor-packed. For extra sauce, pair with our Hatch Red Chile Sauce or smother with our Hatch Green Chile Stew.
What's the origin of red chile pork tamales?
Red chile pork tamales have deep roots in New Mexican cuisine, blending indigenous tamale-making traditions with Spanish colonial influences. The combination of slow-cooked pork and red chile sauce became a regional specialty in the 1800s and remains a cherished holiday tradition throughout the Southwest.
How do I store leftover tamales?
Store heated leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. To reheat, wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave, or re-steam, until the center reaches 165°F. Unheated tamales can be refrozen if still cold.
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Complete Your New Mexican Meal
Pair your tamales with our Green Chile Chicken Tamales, Hatch Chile Rellenos, or Green Chile Stew for an authentic Southwest feast.