Hatch Red Chile Sandia Hot

⚠️ Heat & Handling

Even though it’s not a superhot, Sandia Hot carries a strong kick.

• Wear gloves when processing

• Avoid touching eyes and face

• Keep away from children and pets

🌶️ Hatch Red Chile — Sandia Hot

A hot, vibrant, and intensely flavorful Hatch red chile, the Sandia Hot is prized across New Mexico for its ability to produce exceptional red chile powder. Its thin skin, high heat, and early maturity make it one of the most dependable red chile varieties for both home growers and commercial farms.

Pods start green and ripen to a deep, brilliant red, developing the rich, smoky flavor that defines traditional New Mexico red chile.

🔥 Flavor & Heat Profile

• Heat Level: Hot

• Scoville Range: 6,000–7,000 SHU 

• Green Flavor: Bright, sharp, and spicy

• Red Flavor: Deep, earthy, slightly smoky with a clean heat

• Best Uses: Red chile powder, ristras, sauces, stews, tamales, salsas

The thin walls allow the pods to dry quickly and evenly, concentrating flavor and color.