Roasting in late summer doesn’t just refer to those sweltering New Mexico temperatures. For native New Mexicans, this time of year is the season for roasting chiles and we just happen to be in peak season, when these peppers are ripe and hot. This year, make your chile picking and roasting a family affair with a day trip to Big Jim Farms.
Located in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, Big Jim Farms is an organic u-pick chile farm that just opened for the fall season.
Big Jim Farms/Facebook The farm specializes in cultivating New Mexican varieties, such as extra hot Sandia and Lumbre chiles.
The farm is a family-owned and operated endeavor with three generations of love and hard work behind it.
Big Jim Farms/Facebook The Wagner family has been growing chiles for more than a century and have even produced their own varieties, so you can bet these peppers pack quite the flavor punch.
Between late August and October, Big Jim Farms hosts daily u-pick events the entire family can enjoy.
Big Jim Farms/Facebook There is no admission to pick peppers; simply arrive with the family, water, hats, and sunscreen. You’ll pay for the chiles by the pound, bushel, or sack before heading home.
If you can’t wait to get to roasting, let the pros do it for you.
Big Jim Farms/Facebook Employees will roast your pickings on the spot so you can immediately head home to peel, cook and/or freeze your selection.
In addition to the fresh chiles, Big Jim Farms also sells a variety of chile products, including chopped chiles and handmade salsas.
Big Jim Farms/Facebook Are you ready for an incredible day out with the family?
Big Jim Farms is located near the intersection of Rio Grande Boulevard and Montaño Road in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
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It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Current pricing on chiles is $1.50 per pound. For additional information, visit their website or Facebook page.
Big Jim Farms/Facebook
The farm specializes in cultivating New Mexican varieties, such as extra hot Sandia and Lumbre chiles.
The Wagner family has been growing chiles for more than a century and have even produced their own varieties, so you can bet these peppers pack quite the flavor punch.
There is no admission to pick peppers; simply arrive with the family, water, hats, and sunscreen. You’ll pay for the chiles by the pound, bushel, or sack before heading home.
Employees will roast your pickings on the spot so you can immediately head home to peel, cook and/or freeze your selection.
Are you ready for an incredible day out with the family?
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Website: bigjimfarms.com Facebook: Big Jim Farms Phone: 505-459-0719
Spending a few hours picking all the best chiles can work up an appetite. Just a short drive away is Flying Star Cafe, a charming little eatery with plenty of outdoor seating. Read about the restaurant and its menu in This Quaint Eatery In New Mexico Will Have You Feeling Like You’re In A Fairytale.
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Address: 4317 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM 87107, USA
