What are Hatch Chile Peppers?

You can find the freshest Hatch Chile Peppers in Heinen’s Produce Department. Click here to see what else is in season.

Learn More about Hatch Chiles

• Grown in the Hatch Valley of Hatch, New Mexico, just north of Las Cruces
• Intense sunlight and cool nights in this valley result in this uniquely flavored pepper
• Characterized by their meaty flesh with heat that varies depending on the variety
• Choose bright green, glossy peppers that are firm with medium-to-thick flesh
• Best enjoyed in salads, soups, stews, dips and sandwiches or added to chile con queso, chile rellenos and chile verde
• Refrigerate, unwashed in a plastic bag for up to 5 days