MSG Free Classic Hot Honey
Hot honey has taken over restaurant menus and charcuterie boards everywhere, and for good reason — that sweet-heat combination is genuinely addictive. Making it at home means you know exactly what's going into the jar, which matters more than people realize since many commercial hot sauces and flavored condiments sneak in additives you'd rather avoid. This version keeps things beautifully simple: real honey, dried chiles de arbol, red pepper flakes, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of kosher salt — nothing else. The low-and-slow warming method coaxes the heat out of the chiles without scorching the honey, and the steeping step lets you dial in exactly how fiery you want the final result. Straining everything out at the end leaves you with a glossy, clean condiment that's ready to drizzle over pizza, fried chicken, roasted vegetables, or a wedge of sharp cheese. It's one of those pantry staples that quietly upgrades almost everything it touches.
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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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