Higher-than-average heat this summer in New Mexico left green chile farmers struggling to provide the iconic pepper.

File photo - Green chiles are roasted during the Hatch Chile Festival on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 in Hatch, New Mexico.

It's green chile, specifically the potent pods that are grown in Hatch, New Mexico. It's a fiery favorite that is roasted in ...

Traditionally, hatch chiles are roasted in large barrel roasters that slowly rotate to evenly cook the peppers. The process is pretty labor intensive, but viewed by many in the region as a seasonal ...