Mustard Free Classic Hot Honey
Hot honey has taken over restaurant menus and charcuterie boards everywhere, and making it at home means you control exactly what goes into the jar. Store-bought versions can be surprisingly tricky to vet — some brands sneak in unexpected additives or are processed on shared lines — so this simple stovetop method gives you total peace of mind. The base is pure honey warmed low and slow with red pepper flakes, dried chiles de arbol, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of kosher salt, which is genuinely all you need for something this good. The gentle heat coaxes out the fruity, smoky depth of the chiles without scorching the honey, and the steeping window lets you dial the heat up or down to your exact preference. Once strained into a clean jar, the result is glossy, fiery, and deeply complex — the kind of condiment that makes everything from pizza to fried chicken taste like it came from a serious kitchen. It keeps beautifully and makes a thoughtful homemade gift for anyone who loves a little heat with their sweet.
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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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