Soy Free Classic Hot Honey
Sweet, fiery, and endlessly versatile, this homemade hot honey is the kind of condiment that turns an ordinary meal into something you'll crave all week. A drizzle over pizza, fried chicken, roasted vegetables, or even a cheese board instantly elevates whatever it touches. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just honey, red pepper flakes, dried chiles de arbol, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt — so there's no guesswork about hidden additives or soy-based fillers that sneak into so many store-bought versions. Warming the honey low and slow lets the chiles bloom gently without scorching, and the steeping window gives you real control over how much heat you want in the final product. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve leaves you with a glossy, clean sauce that looks as good as it tastes. Once it cools and you seal the jar, you'll have a pantry staple that keeps on giving — and you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
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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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