How to Roast and Freeze Hatch Green Chiles
Hatch green chile season only comes once a year in late summer and when they're gone, they're gone! Roasting these prized chiles in your oven is not only easy but will fill your home with the tantalizing aroma only Hatch green chiles produce!
Servings: 3 portions
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 Hatch green chiles
Instructions
- Preheat broiler on HIGH and place a rack 6-8 inches from the element.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Using the tip of a paring knife, poke a small hole in each pepper to prevent them from bursting.
- Spread the Hatch green chiles out on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place in the oven and broil 6-8 minutes or until blackened, keeping an eye on the chiles.
- Flip the chiles over with tongs.
- Return to the oven and broil 5-7 minutes on the second side until blackened.
- Immediately place a baking sheet of the same size over the chiles and let rest for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Peel and seed the chiles. Chop and place into snack-size zipper-top bags and freeze or use in your favorite recipe within 3-4 days.
Notes
This roasting method also works for other peppers and chiles.
For best results, use within 3-4 days in your favorite recipe or freeze in small bags or containers for up to 4 months.
Recipe updated 8-10-25 to include a reader tip to poke a small hole in each pepper to prevent them from bursting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sodium: 599mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 22mg