Emulsifier Free Classic Hot Honey
Sweet heat has never been this clean and simple. Most commercial hot honey products sneak in additives and stabilizers to extend shelf life or improve texture, but this version is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. The combination of red pepper flakes and dried chiles de arbol builds a layered, complex heat that blooms beautifully into the warm honey, while a splash of apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to keep things balanced. Letting the mixture steep off the heat is the real secret here, giving you full control over how fiery the final result turns out. Once strained into a jar, it's glossy, pourable, and endlessly versatile — drizzle it over pizza, fried chicken, cheese boards, or roasted vegetables and watch it disappear fast. Knowing exactly what went into every drop makes it that much more satisfying to use.
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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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