Incoming: Fire roasted Hatch, New Mexico green chile peppers.
Hello, again!
August is always a special month at the garden center. It’s a transition time going from summer to fall, our Dutch bulbs will be here soon, and as we start to experience cooler days, I’d consider starting fall grass seeding. But before all of that, it’s Hatch Green Chile season, and if all goes according to plan, we’ll have them at the stores starting this weekend. According to our supplier we should have all heat levels (mild-extra hot). We’ll have samples of Hatch Green Chile sauce to try so you can get the heat level you desire.
Mild - Our mildest variety is a staple among chile lovers with a great smoky, buttery flavor. Prized for its consistent flavor and very low capsaicin content, this variety is truly mild. With no more heat than a bell pepper, it still has that delicious New Mexican chile flavor once roasted and peeled. This variety is also very large and meaty so it is a great choice for rellenos!
Medium - With the heat of a mild jalapeño, medium chile carries delicious fresh flavor, making this approximately 2750 Scoville pepper a great option for stuffed peppers, chile verde and chile rellenos recipes. This level of spiciness is something many people can handle.
Hot - Packing a surprising punch, its Scoville heat range of 5,000 to 7,000 puts hot chile on par with the hottest possible jalapeño peppers. It can be surprising for many eaters who may look at this chile and immediately expect a heat level comparable to other, milder, New Mexico chiles. There aren’t many chilies of its size that pack a comparable heat.
Extra Hot - Growing to 5-7 inches in length, this is one of the hotter New Mexico chile varieties. This heirloom chile blends good flavor with heat. The fruits have thin skins, making them great for roasting, frying whole, canning or stuffing. They also make deliciously hot salsa at 7,000+ Scoville Units.
We’ll have green chile available by the pound, half bushel and bushel. Our recipe book will be available again soon; pick one up and try something new!
Be sure to save the date of August 30 for our annual ChileFest at both stores, with food samples and our green chile garlic cheeseburgers available hot off of the grill. We’ll be at the Downtown Farmers Market on August 23rd, Central Standard Brewing on September 5th and at Orie’s Garlic Fest in Old Town on September 7th with our pork chile verde and green chile cheeseburgers as well. See you soon!
Your friend in the garden,
Marty Johnson
Owner - Johnson's Garden Centers
