How To Make Hot Honey Sauce

Hot honey sauce is a delicious sauce that can add a touch of sweetness and spice to any dish. My husband loves this sauce! It is a versatile sauce with chicken, pork, beef, seafood, and vegetables. I will show you that making hot honey sauce is easy and requires only a few simple ingredients. So, let me show you how to make this delicious hot honey sauce.

What Is Hot Honey?

Hot honey is a sauce made of honey, apple cider, and chili powder, to name a few ingredients. The sauce can get pretty hot if you like it that way. It has a sweet but spicy kick to it. You can use it on chicken wings, thighs, chicken tenders, or even honey cornbread. That’s what I love about this hot honey sauce. It has endless possibilities. I always make it and store the rest in the refrigerator for later!

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• What Is Hot Honey?
• Ingredients You Will Need
• How To Make
• Substitutions/Variations
• Storage/Reheating
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Ingredients You Will Need

Honey- is one of the main ingredients in this hot honey sauce. It helps balance out the spicy sriracha sauce.

Apple Cider Vinegar- This will help cut the saltiness in this recipe.

Sriracha- spices things up a little bit but not too spicy. You can always make this hot honey recipe as spicy as possible.

Garlic Powder- Is used to bring a tremendous amount of flavor and toasty flavors.

Salt- I used salt in this recipe to enhance the flavor of other ingredients.

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes- You can use as much or as little heat as possible in this hot honey sauce recipe! Pepper flakes also have a ton of health benefits. One of them is to help reduce inflammation throughout the body.

How To Make

Cook On Stovetop- Combine the honey, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, garlic powder, and salt in a small saucepan.

Medium Heat- Heat the mixture over medium heat, constantly stirring, until the honey has melted and all the ingredients are well combined.

Simmer- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes, occasionally stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.

Cooling- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool for a few minutes before using.

That's it! Your hot honey sauce is ready to use. You can store it in a jar or a squeeze bottle in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Substitutions/Variations

• You can replace the Sriracha sauce with hot sauce if you don’t have any or are plain old and don’t want to use it!

• This hot honey sauce can be spicy or mild spicy as you would like. That’s what is so fun about this honey recipe. Hot, mild, or spicy is an option.

Storage/Reheating

You can store your hot honey sauce in a mason jar. This will ensure it’s kept for the maximum time possible, which is in my findings. The honey sauce can last for up to 4 months.

Warm the honey in the microwave for 5 to 10 seconds when removing it from the refrigerator. I wouldn’t suggest any longer. This hot honey does get hot heat-wise.

Tips/Questions

How to Use:

There are numerous ways to use this sauce. Here are a few ideas:

• Drizzle it over fried or grilled chicken, pork, or beef for an extra kick of flavor.

• Brush it on roasted or grilled vegetables (such as sweet potatoes, carrots, or Brussels sprouts) for a sweet, spicy glaze.

• Mix it with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a spicy dipping sauce for fries, onion rings, or chicken nuggets.

• Stir it into your favorite salad dressing for a sweet and tangy flavor.

What does hot honey sauce taste like?

It’s pretty spicy to me, but you must not worry because you can adjust the chili peppers in this recipe to only a few sprinkles or put in as many as you would like.

Does hot honey need to be refrigerated?

No, you can leave this sauce out in a cool area.

Can I buy hot honey sauce?

Yes, you can buy this sauce at the grocery store. I love Mike’s hot honey, but it’s easier to make at home. You can have as much as you would like.

In Conclusion:

This recipe is an easy-to-make sauce that can spice up any dish. It is a versatile sauce that can be used in many ways, from glazing meat to dipping fries. This simple recipe lets you make your homemade sauce home and enjoy its sweet and spicy flavor anytime. Did you make this recipe? Let me know below. Let’s be friends, @ronalyntaslton.