Hot Honey Recipe

 

Prep time: 2 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Total time: 7 minutes

Yield: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Honey (Wildflower or Clover)
• 1 tbsp Dried Red Pepper Flakes (use 1.5 tbsp for extra heat)
• 1 tsp Hot Sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot or Cholula)
• 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 pinch Fine Sea Salt (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Combine Base: In a small saucepan, stir together the honey, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, and salt.
2. Warm Gently: Place the pan over low heat. Warm for 3–5 minutes until the honey is thin, fluid, and barely begins to bubble at the edges. Do not bring to a full boil, or the honey will harden as it cools.
3. Add Acid: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar.

Finish & Store:

1. For smooth honey: Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean glass jar to remove the flakes.
2. For full heat: Pour directly into the jar, leaving the flakes to steep.
3. Cool: Allow to cool completely before sealing. Store at room temperature for up to 3 months.

Caption Ideas

• Option 1 (Short & Punchy): Sweet heat in under 10 minutes. 🌶️🍯 Drizzle this homemade hot honey over pizza, fried chicken, or roasted veggies. 
• Option 2 (Engagement Focus): Stop buying store-bought hot honey! You only need 4 staple ingredients and 5 minutes on the stove. What are you drizzling this on first—pepperoni pizza or fresh biscuits? 👇

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