This 5-ingredient recipe for Hot Honey Drizzle is one of my favorite condiments to make because of how simple and delicious it is. From serving it on a cheese board to using it as a pizza topping, it will take the flavor of food to the next level!
About the recipe
The first time I ever taste hot honey, I thought it was revolutionary. It was served on a secret, off-the-menu item at my favorite pizzeria in Dallas, Cane Rosso, and it was called the Honey Badger. The pizza was topped with spicy sopressata, fresh mozzarella, and a house-made habanero honey that was out of this world!
That pizza experience literally changed the way I eat pizza, and I often find myself asking for honey whenever I order pizza at a restaurant - especially if it is topped with spicy, salty meat!
Because I loved the hot honey so much, I knew I had to create my own version of it to put on all the things at home. And thus, this hot honey drizzle was born!
This hot honey recipe is part of a holiday blog series I have called 5-Ingredient Fancy. The recipes series are perfect for:
- Anyone who is cooking on a budget but still wants some festive recipes to contribute to holiday gatherings.
- Beginner cooks and college students that want to make something impressive to bring to holiday parties without spending too much time or money with little stress.
- People who like make-ahead recipes that are simple and easy to follow.
- Adding to cheese boards with store-bought items so that you have an element of "homemade" in the mix.
If you'd like to check out the rest of the series, see these other 5-Ingredient Fancy Recipes:
- Christmas Tree Cheese Crackers - you can make them in any shape!
- Warm Olives with Lemon and Rosemary
- Chipotle Rosemary Roasted Walnuts
- Italian Marinated Mozzarella Pearls
- Styling a Festive Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
It's surprisingly VERY easy to make your own hot honey to enjoy at home. All you will need to spice up honey is:
- Honey - play around with the type. Clover honey is fine, but it's fun to experiment with others like macadamia or mimosa honey.
- Hot sauce - Lousiana hot sauce is my fav!
- Apple cider vinegar
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- Salt
Instructions
Making homemade hot honey is as simple as bring a pot of water to boil. Just combine your honey, hot sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium heat, then cook it for 4 minutes, swirling the pan around occasionally. Cool it, then store honey or serve it as you like!
You can store hot honey at room temperature in the pantry for up to a month. Be sure to label and date your container!
Serving suggestions
There are so many foods that hot honey is delicious on. You can never go wrong drizzling it on pizza or cheese! Some of my favorite ways to serve it are below:
- Cheese and charcuterie boards like this Ultimate Antipasto Platter
- Bacon and Butternut Squash Pizza with Hot Honey Drizzle
- Ham or sausage biscuits
- As a glaze for your Christmas ham or a pork tenderloin
- On top of whole grain buttermilk cornbread
- As a topping for chicken and waffles
- Drizzles on black-eyed peas and turnip greens
Are you ready to make some Hot Honey Drizzle? I’m so excited for you to try this recipe. Once you get the chance to make it, please let me know how it turns out for you!
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Recipe
Hot Honey Drizzle
Ingredients
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Louisiana
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine and heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 4 minutes, swirling the pan occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Serve over cheese on toast, pizza, or grilled meats. Store at room temperature in the pantry for up to 3 weeks.
Michelle Dalkin says
I’ve made it but it’s gone rock hard over night, not sure what I’ve done wrong
Whitney Reist says
Hi Michelle - it's likely that the honey just got too hot. I've done this before! Just cook at a little lower heat next time and make sure you don't cook longer than the time indicated in the recipe.
Gia says
Yummy! Added the sauce on fried chicken and it was delicious
Whitney Reist says
Oooh that's the best way to use it!
CeCe says
I have been wanting to try hot honey and almost bought a bottle in a local specialty food store for a pricey $15. And although I like some spice (level two on a Thai menu) if it goes above that, I don't enjoy it so buying a bottle of hot honey that I may or may not like did not appeal to me. Instead, I thought...what the heck, I'll make my own. A quick search led me to Whitney's Sweet Cayenne site and the ingredients sounded like ones I could control the heat level with easily - and boy, is it good! Can't wait until it sits to meld for a few days and then I plan to make chicken and waffles to debut it. Thanks, Whitney for sharing the recipe.
Whitney Reist says
Hi CeCe! I'm so glad you enjoyed the hot honey recipe! I love it too - it's nice to have an affordable homemade option!
Tracey says
Delicious! I added squeezes of fresh lime , lemon and a sprig of mint!
Whitney Reist says
Oh what a fantastic idea! I bet the citrus adds a nice balance to the heat and sweet flavors!
Georgia Duncan says
Wow! Great sauce. I didn’t have Louisiana Hot Sauce, so used Tabasco, tasted and up the heat a little with Siracha - perfect! My husband loved it as did I. Plan on sharing this my friends who also like to cook.
Georgia Duncan says
PS...I used this on leftover Rotisserie Chicken Breast over waffles! Win-Win. Great sauce and way to use leftovers.
Whitney Reist says
Oh wow! That sounds fantastic - I bet it is delicious on chicken and waffles!!
Whitney Reist says
Hi Georgia! Thank you for trying the recipe - I'm glad you loved the sauce and appreciate you sharing with friends!
Julie says
Can I put this in the fridge and it will keep longer?
Whitney Reist says
Hi Julie - yes, it will keep for a few months in the fridge. That's what I do! Sorry for the late reply.
Raquel says
If I don’t have apple cider vinegar can I use regular vinegar?
Whitney Reist says
Hi Raquel - yes, you should be able to substitute in a different vinegar or even lemon juice. Thanks for trying the recipe!
Papa T says
This stuff is addictive!! And SO delicious!
Whitney Reist says
Wonderful to hear! Thank you!
RW says
Easy to make, and a perfect balance between sweet and spicy!
Whitney Reist says
Hi there - that's so great to hear! I'm glad you enjoyed the honey.