Hot Honey Sauce

Name: Hot Honey Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup raw honey; 2 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 Calabrian chilis (or fresh hot chili peppers), thinly sliced; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1/8 tsp kosher salt

A spicy-sweet condiment made with honey infused with chili peppers, perfect for drizzling over pizza, fried chicken, or roasted vegetables. This trending sauce balances heat and sweetness for an addictive flavor kick.

15 minEasyServes 1645 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup raw honey
2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 Calabrian chilis (or fresh hot chili peppers), thinly sliced
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/8 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup raw honey, 2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 2 thinly sliced Calabrian chilis (or fresh hot chili peppers).
2

Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil, as this can scorch the honey.
3

Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp apple cider vinegar and 1/8 tsp kosher salt.
4

Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, which will take about 30 minutes.
5

For a milder sauce, strain out the pepper flakes and chilis using a fine-mesh strainer. For a spicier sauce, leave them in.
6

Transfer to a squeeze bottle or glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
7

Store at room temperature for up to 1 month or in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. If the honey crystallizes, warm gently to return to liquid form.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for honey in Hot Honey Sauce?

The entry for Hot Honey Sauce calls for 1 cup raw honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Can I make Hot Honey Sauce less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Hot Honey Sauce comes from 2 tsp red pepper flakes and 2 Calabrian chilis (or fresh hot chili peppers), thinly sliced. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Hot Honey Sauce vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup raw honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan sauce collection.

How many carbs are in Hot Honey Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 16) has 11 g of carbohydrate in about 45 calories, with 0 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 90 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Hot Honey Sauce?

Yes. Refrigerate Hot Honey Sauce in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

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