Sesame Free Classic Hot Honey
Hot honey has become one of those condiments that makes everything it touches more exciting — drizzled over pizza, fried chicken, roasted vegetables, or a simple cheese board, it delivers that irresistible sweet-heat punch that keeps you reaching for more. This version is built from a short, clean list of pantry staples: honey, red pepper flakes, dried chiles de arbol, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of kosher salt. Nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. For anyone navigating sesame sensitivities, store-bought hot honey can be a surprisingly tricky aisle — some brands are processed on shared lines or include unexpected additives — so making your own is genuinely the smartest move. The technique is low and slow, letting the chiles and pepper flakes steep gently into the honey without scorching, then a quick strain leaves you with a glossy, deeply flavored result. The splash of apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to balance the heat and keep the sweetness from feeling one-dimensional. Once it cools in the jar, you'll have a versatile, crowd-pleasing condiment that's entirely yours to control.
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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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