Hot Honey

Hot honey is the condiment that changed everything. This 3-ingredient hot honey recipe takes 10 minutes and tastes better than any store-bought version at a fraction of the cost.

Ingredients

• 1 cup honey (raw or wildflower works beautifully)
• 2-3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

How to Make Hot Honey

Step 1: Heat the Honey

Pour honey into a small saucepan and add the red pepper flakes. Heat over low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

⚠️ Important: Keep the heat low. Boiling honey changes its flavor and texture.

Step 2: Add Vinegar

Remove from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. This adds a subtle tang that balances the sweetness and heat perfectly.

Step 3: Steep and Store

Let it sit for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve for smooth honey, or leave the flakes in for extra heat and visual appeal. Transfer to a clean jar.

Best Ways to Use Hot Honey

• 🍕 Drizzled over pepperoni pizza
• 🍗 On fried chicken or chicken sandwiches
• 🧀 Over brie or goat cheese with crackers
• 🥐 On warm biscuits or cornbread
• 🥓 Glazed on bacon
• 🍦 Over vanilla ice cream (trust us)

Tips for the Best Hot Honey

• Adjust the heat: Start with 2 tablespoons of pepper flakes for mild, 3+ for spicy
• Use good honey: Raw wildflower honey shines through, so quality matters
• Try different chilies: Calabrian chili flakes or gochugaru add unique flavor profiles
• Shelf life: Keeps at room temperature for up to 1 month
• It gets hotter over time, so the longer the flakes sit, the spicier it gets