Hatch Green Chiles at the Market!

[Erik Tracy]

Hatch green chiles at the market today - so picked up a big bag and have started roasting them on the grill to bag and peel.

The aroma is amazing!

Gonna do up a pot of pork & green chile stew tomorrow.

 

[Bob H.]

Sounds and will smell delicious!

 

[Jim Lampe]

picked up 5 lbs yesterday....

froze some whole and chopped some roasted...

 

[Ron G.]

For the uninitiated among us (like me) - what makes the Hatch Chiles so special?

 

[J Hasselberger]

For the uninitiated among us (like me) - what makes the Hatch Chiles so special?

This is Hatch season and the Southwest goes crazy over these delicious chilis. They are grown only in the Hatch Valley in New Mexico, which is to chilis what Napa is to Cabernet. They can be mild, medium or hot and are an awesome addition to just about any Southwestern dish. Roasting them on a charcoal or wood grill is the preferred prep. I'm gonna roast about 3 pounds tonight and freeze them for upcoming opportunities. They might last three weeks.

Jeff

 

[Jim Lampe]

I'm gonna roast about 3 pounds tonight and freeze them for upcoming opportunities. They might last three weeks.

Jeff, how do you freeze your roasted peppers?

 

[Erik Tracy]

This is Hatch season and the Southwest goes crazy over these delicious chilis. They are grown only in the Hatch Valley in New Mexico, which is to chilis what Napa is to Cabernet. They can be mild, medium or hot and are an awesome addition to just about any Southwestern dish. Roasting them on a charcoal or wood grill is the preferred prep. I'm gonna roast about 3 pounds tonight and freeze them for upcoming opportunities. They might last three weeks.

Jeff

The chiles I've been getting from the local Vons in San Diego are HOT this year. Whew - they got some serious kick, but oh so good.

I've done 3 roasting sessions, peel, chop, cool, and put them in freezer grade zip lock bags in 1 cup portions. They should be good for months or longer.

I set aside one fresh pepper tonight for bacon wrapped tater tots - and a small 'chile chip' toothpicked on the inside of the wrap.

Will be doing some bbq chicken, tater tots, and fresh salad tonight.