What Is Hot Honey?

The balance of heat and sweet is a treacherous tightrope, which means that when it’s done well, it’s an applause-worthy affair. So, in that spirit, let’s get those hands clapping for the subject du jour: hot honey! But what is hot honey, exactly? Let’s get our drizzle on and discuss all things hot honey! 

What is hot honey?

Hot honey is a versatile condiment that is made by infusing the sweetness of honey with the bold, intense spice of the noble chili pepper. While some might think the two would make strange bedfellows, the combo is an instant classic. 

What is in hot honey?

The primary ingredients in hot honey are about what you’d expect, but we’ll rattle them off anyway: honey and chili peppers. However, some recipes do also include apple cider vinegar to meet the disparate flavors halfway. 

How is hot honey made?

Hot honey is made by heating plain ol’ honey with not so plain ol’ chili peppers (or chili flakes and sometimes vinegar) and then letting those flavors infuse with one another. Science! 

What does hot honey taste like?

Hot honey tastes like honey and peppers. It varies brand to brand, but generally we’re talking about honey and heat. Some brands have more of a pepper flavor than others. 

Is hot honey spicy?

Buddy, there’s a reason they don’t call it frigid honey! Yes, hot honey is quite spicy. However, the whole “honey” aspect allows the sugary sweetness to shine through as well.

What to use hot honey on?

Hot honey is a lot like one of those “all purpose utility tools” your dad gets in his Christmas stocking every year. It can be used in pretty much any situation. You can drizzle hot honey on fried chicken or pork belly. You can pour it onto hot buttered biscuits. You can use it as a condiment on a charcuterie board. You can pour it right onto a breakfast sandwich. You can even put it on ice cream. And you can certainly put it on pizza. 

What is hot honey pizza?

Hot honey pizza is pizza topped with a drizzle of hot honey. Oftentimes you’ll also get some pepperoni on that pizza. Sounds pretty good, huh? We’ll wait a minute while you finish ordering.