Frieda's Hatch Chile Peppers, Medium Heat

This zesty, smoky pepper is grown only in the Mesilla Valley near Hatch, New Mexico. The robust, spicy flavor of the Hatch Chile makes it a beloved pepper for chile fans (a.k.a. "Chile Heads"), who go nuts for the aroma as they are roasted over an open flame. Hatch Chile Peppers are ideal for roasting, which enhances the flavor and intensifies the heat level. Once roasted, slip the skins off and stuff with cheese for chile rellenos, or chop for salsas, sauces, chili, tamales, breads, etc. (from Frieda's)