Isn’t she lovely? SSJ’s Hot Honey makes for a great gift! You can drizzle it on ALL OF THE THINGS! Try pizza, dips, warm whole cheeses, or your favourite open-faced fancy toast.
I’m not one to tarry when it comes to a recipe post. HOWEVER, A FEW WORDS OF WARNING: Remember to wear gloves when you’re handling the spices and finished honey! And don’t touch your face during the process!
Now, here’s the script, followed by a few process photos for your enjoyment.
Hot Honey
Drizzle this hot honey on all the things: pizza, dips, cheeses, toasted sandwiches, you name it!WARNING: WEAR GLOVES WHEN PREPARING! AND DO NOT TOUCH YOUR FACE DURING PREPARATION, POURING INTO JARS, OR CLEAN UP!
Servings: 5 to 6 quarter-pints
Equipment
- Food-handling gloves
- 1 medium stainless saucepan
- 2 large metal mixing spoons
- 1 pot holder
- 1 small spoon for taste testing
- 1 large fine mesh sieve
- 1 large glass bowl [I use an 8 cup glass measuring cup with a handle and pour spout]
- 1 funnel OPTIONAL [I used a wide mouth funnel for mason jars]
- 1 small fine mesh sieve OPTIONAL [mine fits over my funnel]
- 5 ¼-inch mason jars [or the equivalent capacity container of your choice]
- Goggles OPTIONAL
Ingredients
- 1 kg [about 3 cups] honey
- 9 tbs crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbs cider vinegar
Instructions
- PUT ON YOUR GLOVES and place the honey and pepper flakes in a medium saucepan and stir to combine.
- Heat the honey and spices over medium heat until the mixture just begins to simmer, stirring occasionally at a good distance from the stove. Be aware that the steam may sting because of the spice. Wear goggles or glasses if desired.
- Remove the pot from the stove and allow it to infuse for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Very carefully, use a small spoon to gather a small bit of honey from the pot free of pepper flakes and taste to ensure adequate heat level. If you want it spicier, leave it to infuse for a few more minutes. You probably won't want to go beyond 14-16 minutes total infusion time.
- Place a large fine mesh strainer over a clean mixing bowl or large measuring glass and pour the honey into the container.
- Add the cider vinegar and stir with a large clean spoon to combine.
- Allow the honey mixture to sit and rest for 5-10 minutes while you CAREFULLY clean the strainer, spoons and saucepan, composting or discarding the pepperflakes so that they no longer make skin contact and are out well of reach of children and animals. Immediate cleanup is highly recommended!
- Decant the still-warm and liquid honey into the storage container or gifting vessel of your choice by pouring it through a clean mesh sieve, using a funnel if necessary, and seal the containers right away.
- Once again, clean your kitchen tools and work surface with care, removing all traces of the hot honey.
Notes
Once again, please use caution when handling the spices in this recipe. Wear gloves, use goggles if necessary, and DO clean up carefully, disposing of the pepperflakes in your compost or garbage in a manner which keeps them clear of skin contact, and far from children or your beloved pets.
Scale this recipe up or down by using the following ratio:
1/3 kg [or 1 cup] honey : 3 tbs pepper flakes : 2 tsp cider vinegar ENJOY!
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