Description
A perfect blend of sweet honey and fiery chili peppers, this homemade honey hot sauce adds bold flavor to any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup honey (raw or clover honey for best results)
- 3–4 chili peppers (jalapeño, serrano, or habanero, as preferred)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: ½ tsp smoked paprika, a squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash chili peppers, slice them (remove seeds for less heat), and mince garlic.
- Cook the Base: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté garlic and chili peppers for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add honey, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Stir well and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Blend: Let the mixture cool slightly, then blend until smooth.
- Strain: Use a fine-mesh strainer to remove seeds and chunks for a silky texture.
- Store: Transfer to a jar or bottle. Refrigerate and use within 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment/Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 0g
Keywords: spicy honey glaze, chili honey sauce, sweet heat sauce, pepper-infused honey, hot honey drizzle