What are Hatch Chile Peppers?

You can find the freshest Hatch Chile Peppers in Heinen’s Produce Department. Check out what’s in season by clicking here.

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