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Get five pounds of peak-season Hatch chiles—in the heat level of your choice—shipped straight to your door from Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The Hatch Valley’s desert climate and fertile soil produce one-of-a-kind chiles, which are considered one of the best peppers in the world. Hand-harvested at a five-generation family farm, the chiles are grassy, mineral-rich and vegetal in flavor, with a hint of sweetness and a substantial texture. We’re offering three different spice levels to suit varying palates, starting with Mild varietals, which have little to no heat and a dense, meaty texture. Medium, the biggest of the bunch at 8–14 inches long, are meatier and slightly hotter than jalapeños. And though small, the Hot peppers pack a punch. Hard to find outside of the Southwest, these hyper-regional and hyper-seasonal chiles will be the star of your summer dishes. (And if you freeze your roasted, peeled chiles, you can enjoy them year-round.)

Net Weight/Volume: 5 pounds
Ingredients: Fresh Green Hatch Chiles
Place of Origin: Hatch Valley, New Mexico

Care: Open your box of chiles upon delivery and check each pod for soft spots or other imperfections. Rinse the chiles thoroughly with cold water to cool them down. Separate the chiles with soft spots; they can still be roasted, but it is important to store them separately to keep the others fresh. Refrigerate for the best longevity.

How to Use: Roast your chiles on a grill or under the broiler to bring out the most flavor, then peel them to remove the tough skin. When roasted, green Hatch chiles add a punch of heat and a fresh, grassy flavor to dishes. Leave them whole and stuff with melty cheese for chiles rellenos, or chop them for chile verde. Hatch chiles cut through rich, heavy and fatty dishes, like mac and cheese, drop biscuits, cornbread and cheeseburgers. You can also use them fresh (in salsas or guacamole) or frozen, and pull them out as you need.

Some Like It Hot
A vital ingredient in Southwestern cuisine, New Mexico chile peppers are so iconic that they’re trademarked: Only peppers grown in Hatch Valley, New Mexico, can bear the name “Hatch chile.” Hatch’s desert climate—long hot days and cool evenings—and fertile soil ensure perfect growing conditions for chiles.