Hot Honey

Ingredients

• 1 kg Honey
• 3 tbsp Ground cayenne (The publication mentions Gourmet Chile cayenne.)
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 3 tbsp Vinegar (White vinegar or apple cider vinegar may be used.)
• 2 tbsp Hot pepper sauce

Steps

1. 1

   Place the honey in a small saucepan. Heat it over low heat for a few minutes without letting it boil; it should become fluid and warm.

2. 2

   Add the ground cayenne and salt. Mix with a whisk or spoon until the cayenne is evenly distributed and the honey takes on a reddish color.

3. 3

   Add the vinegar and hot pepper sauce. Mix carefully until you have a homogeneous dressing; the vinegar will provide acidity that balances the sweetness.

4. 4

   Add the sesame seeds and stir to incorporate them.

5. 5

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the hot honey cool for a few minutes. Taste it while warm and adjust the heat or acidity only if desired.

6. 6

   Transfer the mixture to a clean jar with a lid and use it as a dressing or topping. If the honey thickens, warm the jar in a water bath or gently heat the portion you plan to use.

Notes

The publication indicates that these quantities yield approximately 1 kg and that the recipe can be prepared in a smaller quantity. The heating and storage instructions are a practical addition, since the description only provides the ingredients and their quantities.

Nutrition per serving

• dressing
• sauce
• spicy
• sweet
• gluten-free
• vegetarian
• dairy-free
• quick preparation