Here is a list of recommended resources for where you can purchase flavorful, authentic Hatch chile peppers from New Mexico online, shipped straight to your door.
Where to Buy Hatch Chile Peppers?
Looking for authentic Hatch chile peppers grown in New Mexico? Hatch chile season typically runs from the beginning of August through the end of September, though it can sometimes extend from mid July to mid October, depending on the weather. With such a short time frame, you need to think ahead about grabbing them up! For those of us not fortunate enough to live in New Mexico where we can grab them anywhere we want, we have to order them online.
People ask me all the time - Where can I buy Hatch chile peppers? I'm happy to make a few recommendations. Here are some links.
Where to Buy Hatch Chile Peppers?
Amazon: I have ordered Hatch chile peppers online through Amazon and was happy with the pods. If you are partial to Amazon, buy Hatch Chile Peppers here. (Affiliate link, my friends!)
The Hatch Chile Store: This is a very popular company that grows a lot of peppers each year. They sell both fresh and frozen roasted Hatch Chile peppers, along with other Hatch chile pepper products. I have personally used their products and am happy to recommend them.
New Mexican Connection: This is also a popular company that grows a lot of peppers each year. The owner is a super nice guy. They sell both fresh and frozen roasted Hatch Chile peppers, along with other Hatch chile pepper products. I have personally used their products and am happy to recommend them.
New Mexican Catalog: From the web site: "Since 1986, we have offered a wide variety of unique chile-related items. Located in Southern New Mexico, New Mexico Catalog features authentic New Mexico Red and Green Chile, prepared New Mexican Foods and Chile Ristras. Our Chile Products are produced in Hatch, Southern New Mexico and Mexico and include Conventionally Grown and Organically Grown Red and Green Chile."
Frieda's Produce: "Like the rainbow of diversity that shines through the universe in its people, the world is full of so many incredibly diverse fruits and vegetables. We scour the globe to share the world’s colorful, healthy & delicious produce that tempts your taste buds and unlocks superfood powers. Whether you’re a culinary expert, foodie, or picky eater, we’ll guide you through fun-yet-surprising food experiences to inspire your everyday life."
The Fresh Chile Company: "The Fresh Chile Company here in Las Cruces, New Mexico, started from our family tradition of giving away our homemade Chile Sauce at Christmas. My family has been making Enchilada Sauce from fresh Hatch Chile since I was a little boy. My wife Carol and I continued the tradition with our children and now 15 grandchildren."
Learn More about Hatch Chile Peppers here.
Hatch Chile Festival
For those who live nearby, you can always attend the Hatch Chile Festival to purchase Hatch chiles and also enjoy some while you are there. The festival always takes place around the beginning of September. It's a two-day celebration of all things Hatch chile, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the United States.
Learn more about the Hatch Chile Festival here: http://www.hatchchilefest.com.
When is Hatch Chile Season?
Hatch chile season starts in the beginning of August and lasts through the end of September, though it can sometimes extend from mid July to mid October, depending on the weather. This is when the peppers are being harvested, and the whole country can rejoice.
Hatch Chile Recipes
- Hatch Chile Salsa
- One Pan Hatch Chile Cheese Dip
- Roasted Hatch Chile-Beer Mustard
- Spicy Pork-Hatch Chile Casserole
- Pork Chili with Roasted Hatch Chile Peppers
Check out our Hatch Chile Pepper Recipes.
Glen Gladkowski says
I dehydrate the peppers,put them in a coffee grinder on the fine setting, then use it on various dishes that I make for my family., I absolutely love those peppers
Art Garcia says
Greetings,
My name is Art Garcia and i live in la county near the City of La Puente, postal code is 9174. I have a question? Do you have a schedule of locations you will be at selling roasted for the Holidays? I have been looking everywhere to see if there are any posted events for roasted chilies and nothing around where i live. i live in the City of La Puente, and in the passed a yearly even would be held at La Puente High Schoo. The staff would set up in the Parking and people would line up early to purchase chilies for the Holidays. Mainly for Tamales. But i have not seen them there for 4 to 5 years now. i understand that Covid 19 had an affect on the events. S i wanted to ask if you can help me out with a schedule of
events in the San Gabriel Valley i and my neighbor would
really appreciate it so much. thank you.
Mike Hultquist says
Art, sorry, we do not sell Hatch peppers. You probably need to find a new resource, like online. See the links above to have them delivered to you.
jhrtt says
If you are in Albuquerque, you can go to Farmers Chile Market at 2010 Eubank NE for roasted chile, chile ristras, and plenty of other New Mexican products from August to the end of October every year.
Sheila I Yager says
7-24-2021..
Kroger, Fred meyer, in Puyallup, wa. Had them available this year.
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Thanks, Sheila!
Hal says
Living in Canada you can't get hatch peppers. Is there a pepper I can use that come close to the hatch peppers?
Hal
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Hal, you'd have to see if any of these sellers ship to Canada. There are different types of Hatch peppers, but subs you can use are Anaheim or Cubanelle peppers. See my post about Hatch Chiles here: https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/hatch-chili-peppers/.
Debbie says
NM chile is spelled with an "e" at the end not with an "i". I found it strange that the article had some areas where the spelling was correct and many others where it was spelled incorrectly. As a native NM who has lived in NM all my life, we native New Mexicans like to see our NM peppers spelled correctly!
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Deep respect to my friends in New Mexico, Debbie. However, there are multiple spellings of "chili" around the world. Even Dave DeWitt, the Pope of Peppers, who lives in New Mexico, says the spelling isn't very important. This post sums up my position on the matter: https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/frequently-asked-questions/how-do-you-spell-chili-pepper-is-it-chili-chilli-or-chile/. I accept all spellings.
Geraldine Martinez says
For your information "chile" is Spanish, as are the original founders of New Mexico.
Virginia Conley says
I live in southeastern Wisconsin. A local grocery store, Sendiks, has sold fresh or roasted Hatch chilis every late summer for the last three years. I missed the event this year and truly regret it.
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Such a bummer! I hope you're able to order some online. I love them, too.
Barbara Cline says
We have been waiting to get a case of hatch chilis at the stores and none of the stores in albuquerque,nm and Los lunas. Will you please tell me when we are going to get them here.
Thank you
tweety53bc@hotmail.com
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Barbara, I don't have a specific resource for your location. Sorry, wish I could help! We all need more Hatch peppers!!
nmharleyrider says
I'm fortunate enough to live in New Mexico and it's not a long drive down to Hatch to buy our chili very fresh and attend the chili festival. We buy two sacks of green and one sack of fresh red every season, put it into baggies and then into the freezer.
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
So lucky!! A bit jealous here.
Debra says
Walmart carries frozen Hatch green chili. If unable to get fresh chili.
MICKIEL POWELL says
THE HY-VEE GROCERY CHAIN HAS BEEN CARRYING HATCH CHILIES FOR SOME TIME NOW
Cam Kim says
I buy my Hatch Chilis each year at the Central Market in Dallas. I got 1 1/2 bushels and had them roast the peppers for me this year. I spent two evenings peeling, seeding and preparing them. I diced 3 cups, pureed 6 cups and put 24 peppers laid flat between wax paper into the freezer. I sent about a dozen home to my son to peel and freeze but, he and his two teens ate them. I put 1/2 cup of the diced and pureed into muffin pans, covered them and let them freeze overnight. Then I made individual packages using the shrink wrap machine and shrink wrapped them. I can grab a bag, thaw and use. I would like to get another bushel and half before the store stops selling them here Tuesday the 22nd.I paid $29 for the 1 1/2 bushel and the roasting. Not bad at all.
BOB LEWIS..GEORGETOWN,IN says
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 33 YEARS, THE KROGER AFFILIATE,JC STORES, IS SELLING FRESH HATCH CHILIS. PRICED AROUND $3 PER BAG OF APPROX. 8-9 PEPPERS. I AM IN HEAVEN...HAVE STUFFED, AND FROZE, MY FIRST TWO BAGS.I PURCHASED MINE IN S.INDIANA..DO NOT KNOW IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE IN OTHER AREAS.
REPLY: Outstanding! I love seeing them available elsewhere. -- Mike from Chili Pepper Madness.