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Hatch Chiles ~ 80+ Recipe Ideas!

80+ Amazing New Mexico Hatch Chile Recipes and How To Roast, Prep, and Freeze them at home. Hatch Chile season tips for roasting events near you, and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Sauces, Marinades, & Condiments
Cuisine: Condiment
Keyword: Hatch Chile Recipes, Hatch Chiles, Hatch green chile peppers, New Mexico Hatch Chiles, Roasting Hatch Chiles
Servings: 24
Calories: 7kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Hatch Chiles

Instructions

Prep For Roasting

  • In a large bowl, rinse your Hatch chiles in cool water.

How To Grill Hatch Chiles

  • Heat your grill on medium high, place your stainless grill tray over the burner. It isn't necessary, you can grill the chiles right on the grill grate but helps to roast them more evenly. 
  • Space the Hatch chiles in a single layer over the open flames on a charcoal or gas grill. Use tongs to turn them until black char skin blisters form on each side of the chiles. 

How To Process Roasted Chiles

  • Transfer roasted peppers to a platter to cool. Some people place in a bag or other container that you can close - you want them to sweat. Mine peel just fine without this step. 
  • Allow the chiles to cool, then cut the stem end off first. Next, on a cutting board pull all the tough outer skin of the chiles off. Use a small waste bowl to discard the seeds, stems, and skin.
  • Clean the peppers into a small dice, and either use in your recipe or seal for the freezer.
    You can use a zip-top freezer bag or store them using Food Saver vacuum bags for use all year long. Look below for more ideas for frozen chiles.

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Notes

How To Pick The Best Fresh Hatch Chiles

  1. choose bright green hatch chiles
  2. the skin of the chile  should be glossy
  3. pick firm peppers with medium to thick flesh
  4. avoid chiles with soft spots or cuts

How To Store Hatch Chiles Prior To Roasting

  • Refrigerate, unwashed in a plastic bag for up to 5 days

How To Store Freeze Hatch Chiles

  1. FoodSaver Bags: Dice the roasted Hatch Chiles, and store in airtight bags. FoodSaver bags are ideal, as you want to keep as much air out of the bag as possible because the chiles get mushy if ice crystals form on them. Good for up to 12-18 months in the freezer.
  2. Zip-Top Bags: Alternatively, use a small zip-top bag, and press all the air out before sealing and freezing. Good for up to 4-6 months in the freezer.

How To Stuff Hatch Chiles

If you plan to stuff your Hatch chiles, leave the stem on, and cut a slit to remove the seeds or leave them in for extra heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 27.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg