[CedarDave]

Saw them being heralded outside of my local Albertson's here in West Texas. I was wondering what all the !!! was about because I'd never heard of the Hatch brand - and I can see New Mexico from my house.

Guess I'll need to go get me some.

Hatch is not really a brand, but a town. However, I believe it has been trade-marked so chile from other locations, including Mexico, can't say Hatch chile.

BTW, after roasting you peel the skins off the pepper. Make sure you take precautions - wear disposable gloves and never brush or wipe your face, it'll burn your eyes (think pepper spray!).

[KittenClaws]

Hatch is not really a brand, but a town. However, I believe it has been trade-marked so chile from other locations, including Mexico, can't say Hatch chile.

BTW, after roasting you peel the skins off the pepper. Make sure you take precautions - wear disposable gloves and never brush or wipe your face, it'll burn your eyes (think pepper spray!).

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Will do. Learned that lesson the hard way when making “Armadillo Legs” (cheese stuffed jalapenos wrapped in bacon)one year. Burnt even after my hands were washed. wow!