Paleo Classic Hot Honey
Sweet, fiery, and endlessly versatile, this hot honey is the kind of condiment that quietly takes over your kitchen once you make it. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just real honey, dried chiles, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt — which means every component is exactly what it looks like, no fillers or additives hiding in the mix. That simplicity is what makes it such a natural fit for a grain-free, whole-foods lifestyle, since store-bought versions often sneak in preservatives or mystery flavorings that complicate things. The technique is low and slow, letting the chiles de arbol steep into the honey until the heat blooms into something deep and complex rather than just sharp. A splash of apple cider vinegar cuts through the sweetness with a subtle tang that keeps the whole thing balanced. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or even a charcuterie spread and watch it disappear faster than you expected. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, it becomes the finishing touch you reach for almost every night.
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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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