Description
Learn to make delicious Hot Honey Sauce at home with our step-by-step guide, tips, and FAQs. Perfect your sauce-making skills today!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients List
- 1 cup honey
- 2–3 fresh chili peppers (jalapeño, serrano, or habanero), sliced
- 1 clove garlic (optional), minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients
- Slice the chili peppers. If you prefer a milder sauce, remove the seeds and membranes.
- Mince the garlic if using, and zest the lemon.
- Infuse the Honey
- In a small saucepan, combine the honey, chili peppers, garlic, and lemon zest.
- Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the honey is warm and the chili peppers have infused their flavor, about 10 minutes. Do not let the honey boil.
- Add Optional Ingredients
- If using, add the apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt to the saucepan.
- Stir well to combine and continue to heat for another 2-3 minutes.
- Strain the Sauce
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the honey cool slightly.
- Use a strainer to remove the chili peppers, garlic, and lemon zest, pouring the infused honey into a jar or bottle.
- Store and Serve
- Allow the hot honey to cool completely before sealing the jar or bottle.
- Store at room temperature for up to one month. Use it as a drizzle over your favorite dishes or as a dip.
Notes
- Add Garlic: For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding minced garlic to the infusion process. Garlic complements both the sweetness of the honey and the heat from the chilies.
- Incorporate Citrus: Adding a bit of lemon or orange zest can brighten the flavor profile of the hot honey sauce, providing a fresh, zesty note.
- Experiment with Vinegars: A splash of apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar can add a tangy complexity to the sauce, balancing the sweetness and heat.