If you love chile peppers, now is a special time of year: Hatch chiles are in season and being delivered to stores fresh from their home of New Mexico, USA. These chiles get their name from the Hatch region of New Mexico where they are grown.
It’s easy to mistake a Hatch chile for another chile — the Anaheim, named after the city in California. While these peppers are similar in color, shape, and size, Hatch peppers have a distinctive flavor. I wish I could transmit it to you as you read this, but it’s one you’ll just have to experience yourself. For now, just know that it’s intense, vibrant, and delicious.
It’s like an Anaheim, but in high definition, lol.
Are Hatch Chiles Hot?
Well, they can be. Hatch peppers are available in a variety of spiciness levels, from medium to extra hot. I bought a few bags of medium and found their heat to be less than that of a Jalapeno. As with all peppers, though, each will vary.
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