Pork Free Classic Hot Honey
Sweet heat has never been this satisfying, and this homemade version puts every store-bought bottle to shame. Dried chiles de arbol and red pepper flakes bring a slow, building warmth, while a splash of apple cider vinegar cuts through the sweetness with just enough brightness to keep things interesting. The process is almost meditative — gently warming the honey, letting it steep until the heat level is exactly where you want it, then straining it into a clean jar ready to drizzle over everything in sight. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of pork and pork-derived additives, so there is no label-reading stress, just pure, clean flavor. Drizzle it over pizza, fried chicken, roasted vegetables, cheese boards, or a humble piece of buttered cornbread and watch it disappear. Making it at home also means you control the heat — steep longer for a fiery kick or pull it earlier for something more mellow and floral. Once you have a jar of this in your kitchen, you will 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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