Joe E. Parker Hatch Red Chili

🌶️ Hatch Red Medium — Joe E. Parker

A heritage New Mexico chile known for its rich red flavor, meaty walls, and balanced medium heat. The Joe E. Parker variety has been a staple of Hatch Valley agriculture for decades, prized by growers for its reliability and by cooks for its depth of flavor.

What Makes Joe E. Parker Special

• Medium heat (approx. 2,000 SHU) — warm, flavorful, and approachable

• Thick, meaty walls ideal for roasting, peeling, and red chile sauce

• Green-to-red maturity for versatile harvest options

• Heirloom, open‑pollinated, non‑GMO

• Authentic Hatch Valley lineage for true New Mexico flavor

🔥 Flavor & Heat Profile

• Heat Level: Medium

• Scoville Range: ~2,000 SHU

• Green Flavor: Bright, vegetal, classic Hatch aroma

• Red Flavor: Deep, buttery, slightly sweet with a warm finish

• Best Uses: Roasting, red chile sauce, ristras, powders, stews, enchiladas

The red stage is where this chile truly shines—its flavor becomes richer, smoother, and unmistakably New Mexican.