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Mike's Hot Honey
A homemade version of the cult American condiment — pure liquid honey infused with red chili flakes and a touch of apple cider vinegar. Sweet, spicy, and perfectly balanced. Drizzle it on pizza, fried chicken, cheese boards, or roasted vegetables.
20 min 60 kcal 16 serves Easy🌿Vegetarian🇺🇸USA★★★★★4.7· 9 reviews
Ingredients
ServingsMetric
- 240 mlliquid honey
- 2 tspred pepper flakes
- 1 tspapple cider vinegar
- ¼ tspsalt
- ¼ tspcayenne pepper
Method
- Combine honey and red pepper flakes in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. For extra heat, add seeds and ribs from fresh chili if using.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the honey just begins to bubble gently at the edges — do not let it boil. Temperature should not exceed 80-90 C. This takes 2-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat immediately when first bubbles appear. Let steep for 15-30 minutes — the longer it steeps, the spicier it gets. Taste every 5-10 minutes and return to heat for 1 minute if you want more heat.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar, removing the pepper flakes (leave some in for extra heat and visual effect if you prefer).
- While still warm, stir in apple cider vinegar and salt if using. Mix well. Let cool completely to room temperature before sealing.
- Store in a sealed glass jar in a cool dark place for up to 6-12 months. If it thickens in the fridge, microwave for 10 seconds to loosen.
FAQ
Use a mild liquid honey — clover or wildflower work best. Avoid buckwheat honey as it's too intense and overpowers the chili flavor. Good quality raw honey gives the best result.
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Don't open the oven door during the first two-thirds of baking mike's hot honey. The sudden temperature drop can cause sinking, cracking, or uneven rising. Trust the timer and check only in the final stretch.