Pistachio Free Classic Hot Honey
Sweet heat has never been simpler, and this homemade version puts every store-bought bottle to shame. Fragrant dried chiles de arbol and red pepper flakes steep slowly in warm honey, building a slow, layered burn that's balanced by a splash of apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt. The low-and-slow approach is key — you're coaxing flavor out of the chiles rather than scorching them, so the final product is complex and deeply aromatic rather than just sharp. Once strained into a clean jar, it's glossy, pourable, and ready to drizzle over pizza, fried chicken, cheese boards, or anything else that could use a little fire. The ingredient list is short and completely transparent, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in the bottle — no mystery blends, no shared-facility concerns, just five clean pantry staples. Make a batch, let it cool, and 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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