Description
Hot Honey Sauce is a sweet and spicy golden condiment made by infusing honey with chili flakes or peppers. Perfect for drizzling over pizza, fried chicken, roasted vegetables, or even toast, it strikes the ideal balance between heat and sweetness. Quick to make, endlessly versatile, and shelf-stable, it’s the flavor upgrade your kitchen deserves.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (170g) honey (preferably raw or pure honey)
- 1½ teaspoons red pepper flakes (adjust to your heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar (optional, for acidity and shelf life)
- A pinch of salt (optional, enhances flavor)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a small saucepan, add honey and red pepper flakes. Stir gently to mix.
- Heat the mixture: Place the pan over low heat. Let it warm slowly for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let it boil.
- Infuse the heat: Keep on low for another 2–3 minutes until fragrant as the chili releases its spice.
- Add vinegar: Stir in vinegar if using to brighten flavor and extend shelf life.
- Cool and strain (optional): Let the mixture cool slightly. Strain out chili flakes for a smooth texture or leave them in for more heat.
- Store: Transfer to a sterilized glass jar or bottle. Seal tightly and store at room temperature or refrigerate.
Notes
- Use quality honey: Raw or local honey delivers the best flavor and texture.
- Control the heat: Adjust the amount of chili flakes or use fresh sliced chilies for intensity.
- Add-ins: Enhance flavor with garlic, herbs, or ginger during heating—strain before storing.
- Storage: Keep in a sealed glass jar at room temperature up to 1 month or refrigerate up to 3 months.
- Serving ideas: Drizzle on pizza, fried chicken, veggies, grilled cheese, or toast.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–8 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg