Where Can You Buy Hatch Chili Peppers? Here are my recommendations. Because of the soil conditions in the Hatch Valley, hatch chile peppers have a unique flavor of their own, so you’ll want to get your hands on some. I recently served this vibrant salsa at a party and it was a HUGE hit! It completely disappeared when I got the pulled pork ready for tacos. Seriously, a bit of this hatch chile salsa spooned over pulled pork? What else do you need? Blend it all together. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Peel the skins from the peppers and tomatoes and discard. Drop the peppers and tomatoes into a food processor. Squeeze garlic from their skins and place them into the food processor along with the onion. Add lime juice, cilantro and salt. Process until smooth. Chill, serve, and enjoy! Adjust for salt and transfer the salsa into a covered bowl. Refrigerate a few hours to allow flavors to mingle before serving. The reality is that “Hatch Peppers” actually belong to the broader category of New Mexican peppers, and there are many types. You can learn more about Hatch Chili Peppers here, including types and history. Hatch peppers typically range in heat levels from 1,000 - 8,000 Scoville Heat Units, which is quite mild to about jalapeno pepper level heat. I ordered mine online because I do not live near New Mexico, and the harvesting season runs from August through September. You can grow New Mexican types in your own garden, but my peppers are just now harvesting and I didn’t grow any this year. Luckily you can order anything online! If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! – Mike H.
