What Exactly Is Hot Honey? Plus 20+ Ways To Use It

I first came across hot honey last year when I went to a restaurant that served chicken and waffles for dinner. There was a small tin of hot honey next to it, and I was intrigued.  I wasn’t that into hot sauces at the time, so I didn’t think too much about it, but slowly I started to see it more and more. 

Recently I have been trying to expand the palate of my family by introducing new cuisines and flavors. Hot honey was the perfect addition to my pantry!

If you are looking for an exciting way to infuse flavor into a dish, hot honey is a great option. 

Let’s go to The Chalkboard.

What Is Hot Honey?

First things first, what exactly is it?  When you infuse honey with chili peppers, you get a spicy version. There are various types and brands but, the most popular brand is Mike’s Hot Honey. 

The company started when the founder made the honey to drizzle on pepperoni pizzas at his Brooklyn pizzeria. Patrons were so enamored with the sauce that they started asking for it separate from the pies. So in 2010, he began Mike’s Hot Honey.

Other companies like Hot Ones and Hot Hive have different recipes using various formulas, creating multiple tastes and spicier results. Just like how hot sauces vary significantly in flavor and intensity, so does hot honey. No two brands taste the same. 

Is it Good? A Mike’s Hot Honey Review

You are probably wondering, is hot honey any good? Yes! It’s delicious. It’s simple and flavorful and brings a little heat but does not knock your socks off. This subtle heat makes it ok to serve kids. If you add red pepper flakes to dishes and like it, this condiment is right up your alley. The sweetness comes in first, and then the tiny bit of heat comes in at the end. 

If you are sick of the same old flavors and want to add a little oomph to your foods, it’s time to try it!

What Does Mike’s Hot Honey Taste Like?

Hot honey has sweetness but with a kick of heat at the end. It’s not very spicy. According to Pepperscale, it’s comparable to Frank’s RedHot, which comes in around 450 Scoville heat units (SHU). At that rate, it’s considered mild and family-friendly.

20+ Answers To “What Do You Put Mike’s Hot Honey On?”

1. Fried Chicken And Waffles
2. Chicken Wings
3. Pepperoni Pizza
4. Brussel Sprouts
5. In Cornbread Or Drizzled On Top
6. On Fried Eggplant
7. On A Plate with Spanish Tapas
8. As A Dip For Chicken Nuggets
9. On Blue Cheese 
10. On Goat Cheese 
11. On Manchego 
12. Drizzled On Ricotta
13. As A Dip For French Fries
14. Drizzled on Peanut Butter Toast (With Bananas) 
15. As A Glaze For Meatballs
16. On Pork Tenderloin
17. In A Marinade For Shrimp
18. On Biscuits
19. Poured On Ice Cream (Vanilla)
20. On Churros
21. On Nuts
22. On Pineapple

Does Hot Honey Need To Be Refrigerated?

No, it does not need to be refrigerated! You want to store it at room temperature so that it doesn’t crystallize. If your honey has gotten hard, microwave it for 30 seconds and then stir. Repeat if necessary. 

How to Make Hot Honey – A Simple Recipe

Combine ¼ cup of honey with two teaspoons of your favorite hot sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, about 3-4 minutes. 

The taste will vary based on your ingredients, so choose the ones you love. Between the numerous types of hot sauce and honey, the possibilities are endless!

What Do You Think?

Have you tried spicy honey before? What do you think of it? Let me know how you use it in the comments below; I’d love to hear.

Happy Heat!

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