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Hot Honey Drizzle

Hot Honey Drizzle

Created by Chef Dean

Golden honey laced with slow-building heat from crushed chilies, ready to transform fried chicken, drizzle over pizza, or make a humble biscuit feel like an occasion.

Sauces & Condiments
American
Make Ahead
Game Day
5 min
Active Time
15 min cook20 min total
YieldAbout 1 cup

Every generation discovers a condiment that changes everything. For ours, it's hot honey. What started in Brooklyn pizza shops has swept across American tables, and for good reason. The combination of floral sweetness and lingering chili heat creates something greater than either element alone.

The beauty of hot honey lies in its simplicity. You're not cooking. You're infusing. Gentle heat opens up the honey's structure, allowing it to absorb the capsaicin and color from dried chilies. Fifteen minutes of patience yields a condiment that will improve every meal it touches for months to come.

I keep a jar on my counter at all times. It goes on fried chicken, obviously. But also biscuits with butter. Cheese boards with sharp cheddar or creamy brie. Roasted carrots. Grilled pork chops. Pizza, always pizza. Once you have it, you'll find reasons to use it.

Ingredients

raw wildflower or clover honey

Quantity

1 cup (340g)

crushed red pepper flakes

Quantity

2 tablespoons

apple cider vinegar

Quantity

1 teaspoon

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