Hot Honey

5 from 2 votes

Hot Honey Sauce is perfectly sweet and spicy! Use this condiment to add complex flavor to a variety of dishes, from drizzling over your favorite pizza to glazing grilled meats.

Prep Time10

Cooling Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Appetizers & Sides, condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Honey, Honey Sauce, Hot Honey Sauce, Hot Sauce

Servings:

Calories: 68kcal

Ingredients

1 cup Honey
3 tsp red pepper flakes more or less to taste
6 clove garlic cloves
2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Add honey to a small saucepan over medium-low heat for one minute.
Incorporate 2 tsp of red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt and crushed garlic cloves.
Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, careful not to boil it. Taste and add extra salt and red pepper flakes as needed, frequently stirring to combine. Remove from heat.
Once the honey has cooled, transfer to a clean airtight jar and store in a cool, dry place.

Notes

If you're looking to add a little extra kick to your culinary creations, hot honey is the perfect ingredient for you! This sweet and spicy condiment is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes, from drizzling over pizza to glazing grilled meats. The sweet heat of hot honey is sure to add a deliciously complex flavor to any dish.

Tips

Use raw high-quality honey. Avoid industrialized honey as those tend to have added sugar which can lead to creating sugar crystals in your sauce.
Experiment with different types of peppers: While red pepper flakes are a popular choice for hot honey, you can also experiment with using different types of fresh or dried chili peppers to achieve different levels of heat and flavor.
Heat the honey slowly: When making hot honey, it's important to heat the honey slowly over low to medium heat to avoid burning it. Stir the honey frequently to prevent it from scorching on the bottom of the pan.
Store in a cool, dry place: Hot honey should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Avoid storing it in the refrigerator, as this can cause the honey to crystallize and become difficult to use.

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