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Hot Honey

This Easy Hot Honey Recipe is a magical blend of sweet and heat that elevates every dish, from pizza to fried chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 60
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup honey Use good quality raw honey for best flavor.
  • 3 tbsp hot sauce (Louisiana style) Feel free to experiment with flavorful hot sauces.
  • ½ tsp dried red pepper flakes Adjust to your liking—more for spice, less for mild.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine honey, hot sauce, and dried red pepper flakes. Stir gently until well blended.
  2. Taste your mixture. If you want more heat, add more red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
  3. Transfer your hot honey to a sealed jar and label it with a date.
  4. Allow your hot honey to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before using.

Notes

Store in an airtight jar at room temperature for up to a month. You can experiment with different flavors by adding herbs or swapping hot sauces.