Hot Honey

Equipment

• Small saucepan

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Mesh strainer

• Glass jars or an airtight container

Ingredients

• 1 cup honey

• 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes

• 2-3 fresh chili peppers (such as habaneros, jalapeños, serranos, Fresno chilis, or Thai chilis), stems removed and thickly sliced

• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar

Instructions

• Combine the honey, red pepper flakes, and sliced chili peppers in a small saucepan.

• Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until small bubbles form at the edges of the pan.

• Remove from the heat and let the mixture infuse for 5 minutes.

• Add the white wine vinegar and stir to combine.

• Strain the hot honey into a glass jar or airtight container, discarding the peppers and flakes. (Optional: To retain texture, scoop out only the pepper slices and leave the red pepper flakes in the honey.)

• Allow the honey to cool; it will thicken as it cools but remain slightly looser than regular honey.

• Store in a cool, dry place.