What Makes Hatch Chiles So Special? It is said that these green chile varieties, grown in the region of Hatch, New Mexico, take on flavors from the unique terroir (terrior is a French word which refers to the unique environmental factors that affect the characteristics of agriculture, such as wine grapes or green chile. So Hatch Chile is special due to where it is grown – the soil, the land and weather. But, that doesn't mean you can't grow these special Hatch Chile seeds anywhere you can grow vegetables – in fact, we think they taste wonderful no matter where they are grown! Read more about what is special about Hatch chile »
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Most Hatch Chile are picked early when green, then roasted and peeled – these chile have a very smoky, buttery, upfront flavor with spice that is unlike any other. Try Hatch Chile in stews, on top of pizzas, in tacos or burritos, as a pizza topping, in sauces, you name it – the flavor will make your tastebuds sing!
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