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Hot Honey

A sweet and spicy condiment perfect for drizzling over fried chicken, pizza, and biscuits.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup raw or filtered honey
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic minced or thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • 2 to 3 fresh thyme sprigs or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme optional

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Glass jar with lid for storage
  • Measuring spoons and measuring cups
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Grab your honey and measure out one full cup into a small bowl or directly into your saucepan.
  2. Mince your garlic cloves finely.
  3. Pour the honey into a small saucepan and set it over medium heat.
  4. Warm the honey for about 1 to 2 minutes until it becomes more fluid.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
  6. Add your minced garlic to the warm honey and stir continuously for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  7. Add sea salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper if using, and smoked paprika.
  8. If using fresh thyme sprigs, drop them into the warm honey now.
  9. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  11. Pour the hot honey through a fine mesh strainer into your storage jar if you prefer a smoother texture.
  12. Pour your finished hot honey into a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  13. Let it cool completely at room temperature before sealing.

Notes

Hot honey can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 months and improves in flavor over time.