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smokey hot honey recipe with smoked paprika jalapeno peppers and lemon juice
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Smoky Hot Honey

This smoky hot honey recipe is sweet, spicy, and full of amazing flavor! This easy condiment is ready in just 15 minutes, and makes a fantastic glaze, condiment, or dipping sauce.
Prep Time0 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Salt, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 1-tablespoon servings
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Kelly Jensen
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Cheesecloth
  • Jar

Ingredients

  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 jalapeno peppers sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juiced, about 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, add the honey and heat over low heat.
  • Add in the jalapeno peppers, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  • Allow the honey and pepper mixture to simmer until bubbles start to form around the edges. Remove from heat and allow the honey to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Place cheesecloth over a jar and pour the honey into the cheesecloth until it strains.
  • Serve the strained honey as a condiment, a dipping sauce, or drizzle over your next meal!

Notes

Pro Tips
  • For a spicier honey, you can add an additional jalapeno pepper, or try a different variety like habanero peppers instead.
  • For a less spicy honey you can remove the seeds from the jalapeno peppers, or use only one pepper in the recipe. Or substitute a less spicy pepper like fresh poblano peppers.
  • I chose to strain the jalapeno seeds out of the honey, but you can remove the peppers by hand and leave the seeds in (and skip the straining).
Substitutions and Additions
    • Try different peppers - habaneros, Thai chilis (like we use in our Thai hot sauce), or even dried peppers or chili flakes can give hot honey a great flavor.
    • Apple cider vinegar is a great substitute if you don't have fresh lemon juice.
    • If you can't find smoked paprika 2-3 drops of liquid smoke makes a good alternative if you want a smoky flavor.
    • For a vegan version, you can use agave nectar in place of honey.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg