Turmeric Free Classic Hot Honey
Sweet, fiery, and endlessly versatile, this hot honey is the kind of condiment that earns a permanent spot on your kitchen counter. The heat comes entirely from red pepper flakes and dried chiles de arbol, so every ingredient is clean and straightforward — no hidden spice blends, no mystery additives, no yellow-tinted shortcuts that could sneak in unwanted compounds. A splash of apple cider vinegar cuts through the sweetness and gives the finished product a subtle tang that makes it taste genuinely complex. The low-and-slow stovetop method lets the honey gently absorb all that chile warmth without scorching, and the steeping window means you can dial the heat up or down to suit your crowd. Straining out the solids leaves you with a glossy, jewel-toned drizzle that looks as good as it tastes. Pour it over pizza, fried chicken, cheese boards, or roasted vegetables and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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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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