Although it is simple to purchase hot honey, it is also, in my opinion, simple to produce at home. Use it as a glaze on roasted meats or vegetables or to flavor salad dressing. Additionally, you can combine it with soft butter to spread on biscuits. Yum!
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Cook Time: | 5 mins |
| Additional Time: | 30 mins |
| Total Time: | 40 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Yield: | 1 /2 cup |
Ingredients
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine honey, vinegar, red pepper flakes, thyme, smoked paprika, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature so flavors infuse, about 30 minutes. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
- Vary the flavor profile to suit your tastes. Rosemary sprigs, orange peels, and crushed fennel seeds are all delicious additions.
- Strain out the solids if you prefer not to see them in the final dish.
Reviews
I set it aside to cool, and when my squash rings were done, it was hard as a candied apple. I tried thinning it and heating it again, which worked and was delicious on the squash. Had to put my little saucepan over boiling water to liquidate the hot honey. I think next time I will just keep it warm!
Loved this! Made to drizzle on Bacon Wrapped Shrimp from this site. Amazing and so glad I have some left to use on other dishes! I did halve the red pepper; I think me, my daughter and her husband would have preferred a bit more spice (full red pepper recipe calls for) but the majority of my guests do not like foods with much heat. Everyone liked as made (1/2 red pepper) and will absolutely make again! Likely as written!! Thank you!!
I like thyme but this makes it weird for me. The thyme has a muddy taste and a gritty feel. I will be able to add this to bbq sauce or make spicy baked beans.
12.17.20 … Hot Honey …A little twangy – the vinegar. Slightly sweet – the honey. Duh. I halved the pepper & it was still a medium heat, but it didn’t last – the spicy sensation. It made its mark & left quickly. Yup, hot honey. I used on cooked carrots. Maybe ham would be a better pair-up. Oh, I omitted the thyme.
I left out the thyme (don’t like it) and forgot the salt, but this was still amazing. We had it with egg rolls, Vietnamese spring rolls and on biscuits. I mixed a big spoonful into the peanut sauce for our spring rolls and made it extra yumm. I had never even heard of hot honey before, but I’m glad I have it now!
Loved it! So did the kids.
This is very good and easy to make. I made exactly as written including the thyme and smoked paprika. This will become a staple for me. It is great on bread/biscuits with butter. I will try it as a glaze for grilled salmon soon.