Gut Friendly Classic Hot Honey
Sweet heat has never been this satisfying — or this simple to make at home. This condiment layers raw honey with red pepper flakes, dried chiles de arbol, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of kosher salt for a complex, fiery drizzle that works on everything from pizza to roasted vegetables to a humble cheese board. The apple cider vinegar is the quiet hero here, adding a gentle tang that supports digestion and keeps the flavor from tipping into one-note sweetness. Gently warming the honey rather than boiling it preserves its natural properties, which matters when you're being intentional about what you put in your body. The steeping step is where the magic happens — you control the heat level by simply adjusting how long you let the chiles do their thing. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, glossy finish that looks like something you'd pay a lot for at a specialty shop. Once you have a jar of this in your fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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