Hot Honey

Sweet, sharp heat you can drizzle on anything.

Total: 10 minDifficulty: EasyYield: ~1 cup (240 ml)

Timing note: 10 mins

VegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-Free

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Hot Honey

Sweet, sharp heat you can drizzle on anything.

Total: 10 minDifficulty: EasyYield: ~1 cup (240 ml)

Timing note: 10 mins

VegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-Free

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The Key Move

To avoid bitterness, maintain the lowest heat during the INFUSE step, ensuring the pepper flakes gently warm for 3-5 minutes without bubbling the honey.

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The Setup

Cutting Board
Chef's Knife

The Mise en Place

5 of 7

Your prep station before cooking begins

Units

Quick (10 min) (0/4)

1 cuphoney(any good honey)

2 g1–2 tsp red pepper flakes(start low)

1 tbspapple cider vinegar(optional, adds “snap”)

1 tspkosher salt(optional, makes it pop)

Infused (cleaner heat, longer shelf) (0/3)

1 cuphoney

My hot honey tastes bitter, not sweet and spicy.

Ah, that's usually a sign the honey got a little too enthusiastic on the heat.

My honey isn't spicy enough. I can barely taste the chili.

Don't worry, we can boost that heat! It sounds like you might need a bit more chili power or a touch more time. Try adding a few more pepper flakes, then let it infuse gently for a…