How to Make Hot Honey Sauce: 5-Minute Recipe
Prep time 5 min • Makes about 1 cup
Hot honey is sweet, spicy and easy to make at home. You only need honey and red pepper flakes, and it takes about 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup honey
- 1 to 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat for about 2 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the red pepper flakes, and let steep for 10 minutes for more heat.
- Stir in the vinegar if using. Strain for a smooth sauce, or keep the flakes. Store in a sealed jar at room temperature.
Tips
- Use 1 tsp of flakes for mild heat and 2 tsp for a stronger kick.
- Drizzle over the Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowl or chicken tenders.
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