Dried Hatch New Mexico Chile Pepper, Red Chili Pods, 2 Lbs, 5 Lbs, 10 Lbs (10 Lbs)

New Mexico Chiles, Capsicum Annuum, are a chile grown in New Mexico. They may also be called Hatch chile or red chile. These chiles are 4.75"-6.75" long and about 2" wide. with a smooth skin and a deep reddish-brown color. Nestled in the center of the Rio Grande agricultural territory and located 37 miles north of Las Cruces is Hatch, New Mexico, the self-proclaimed Chile Capital of the World of the World. The soil and growing conditions in the Hatch Valley are said by locals to create a unique terroir (similar to wine terroirs) which is responsible for the flavor of chile grown there.

• Hatch chiles are 5" to 7" long and 2" wide while slowly tapering to a blunt end.
• New Mexico chiles, while considered a mild heat chile, are a bit hotter at 800-1,400 SHU (Scoville Heat Units) and more flavorful than the California Chiles (500-1,000 SHU).
• New Mexico Chiles are commonly used in Southwestern US and Mexican dishes that add piquancy (or zest) to red sauces, chile con queso, chile rellenos, chile verde, chutneys, salsas, soups, seasonings, stews and dry rubs.