Easy Hot Honey Sauce
My hot honey sauce recipe infuses honey, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar. It's easy to make, and there are so many incredible ways to use it. I love drizzling it on top of chicken wings, cornbread, vegetables, and more!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 90kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1-2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the honey and crushed red pepper flakes. Allow this to come to a simmer and then continue to cook for up to 5 minutes.
- Add the apple cider vinegar and stir to incorporate it into the honey.
- Take the sauce off the heat and let it sit for 15 minutes for medium spice (or let it sit 30 to 45 minutes for a hotter sauce).
- Strain the honey while it's still warm so the crushed red pepper is separated. Let the honey cool completely, then move it to an airtight container, preferably glass, and store it in a cool, dry place.
Notes
- For a deeper, spicier flavor, allow the mixture to infuse for 30 to 45 minutes. The longer it sits, the hotter it gets! The recipe above lands around a 4 or 5 out of 10 on the heat scale.
- Be sure not to boil the honey, as it could cause it to scorch and turn bitter.
- Always strain the honey while it’s warm. It is much easier to pour and strain at this point, since it will thicken quite a bit once it has cooled down.
- Allow the honey to cool fully before sealing the storage container.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, like a glass jar, in a cold, dry place for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg