Come late summer, its a pepper palooza at Texas beloved grocery store chain, H-E-B.
Read on to learn about its rise to fame.
Courtesy Central Market
What Is A Hatch Chile?
Credit:Courtesy Central Market
These chiles can vary in their heat.
Some are pretty mild, while others are hotter than a jalapeno.
They are similar to California and Anaheim chiles in appearance, but they are much hotter.
What Is Special About Hatch Chiles?
Hatch chiles can be roasted or canned without losing much flavor.
This makes it easy to stock up on the popular peppers in season to enjoy later in the year.
How To Buy Hatch Chiles
Look for smooth, unblemished skin.
Wrap them in a paper towel and place in anairtight container.
Roasted Hatch chiles can be frozen.
you might roast over an open flame on the stovetop or grill.
On a gas stovetop, you could hold the chiles directly over the flame, turning until blistered.
Basically, August in Texas means theres plenty of Hatch to go around.
And remember, if it doesnt come from Hatch, New Mexico, its not a Hatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Scoville Heat Unit scale is used to measure the spiciness of chiles.
So some Hatch chiles will be hotter than Anaheim peppers.
