Hot Honey
Elevate any dish with this simple and versatile Hot Honey recipe that combines sweet honey with a spicy kick, perfect for drizzling over fried foods, pizzas, and more.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter If using salted butter, eliminate the salt from the recipe.
- ¼ cup honey Use high-quality honey for best flavor.
- 2 tbsp hot sauce Adjust based on desired heat level.
Seasonings
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes Adds heat; can be adjusted to taste.
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper Optional; use for additional heat.
Instructions
Preparation
- Add the unsalted butter to a sauce pot and heat over medium heat until melted.
- Add the honey and hot sauce to the melted butter and whisk together to combine. Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly.
- Add the kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper to the honey mixture and lower the heat to simmer. Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and set aside until needed.
- For best results, refrigerate the sauce for at least two hours to allow time for the flavors to combine.
Notes
This hot honey is versatile and can be used as a dipping sauce or drizzled over various dishes. Experiment with different hot sauces and add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice for extra flavor complexity.