Brazil Nut Free Classic Hot Honey
Sweet heat has never been this easy to make at home, and once you try the real thing, the store-bought bottles start to feel pretty unnecessary. This condiment layers the floral depth of honey with the slow, building kick of red pepper flakes and dried chiles de arbol, then brightens the whole thing with a splash of apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt. The result is complex, glossy, and genuinely addictive — the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over pizza, fried chicken, cheese boards, and honestly just about everything else. The stovetop process is gentle and forgiving, keeping the honey fluid and fragrant without scorching, while the steeping window lets you dial in exactly how much fire you want. Straining out the solids at the end gives you a beautifully smooth, jewel-toned sauce that looks as good as it tastes. The ingredient list is short, straightforward, and completely free of tree nuts or any of the sneaky additives that can make store-bought condiments a gamble. Make a jar, keep it on the counter, and watch it disappear faster than you'd expect.
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16 servings
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 3 dried chiles de arbol, stems removed
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey, red pepper flakes, dried chiles de arbol, apple cider vinegar, and kosher salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir to combine.
- 2
Heat, stirring occasionally, until the honey is fluid and just beginning to bubble at the edges, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes, watching closely so the honey does not boil or scorch.
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