Description

Hot honey butter is a quick and flavorful compound butter made with just four ingredients—unsalted butter, honey, hot sauce, and sea salt. It delivers a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, ideal for spreading on biscuits, melting over roasted vegetables, or enhancing grilled meats.

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)

Pinch of sea salt

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, add the softened butter, honey, hot sauce, and a pinch of sea salt.
Use a hand mixer or a fork to blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust the flavor by adding more hot sauce for heat or honey for sweetness.
Transfer the mixture to a small jar or container.
Refrigerate for a firmer texture, or serve at room temperature for easier spreading.

Notes

Swap honey with maple syrup for a deeper sweetness.

Add cayenne or red pepper flakes for extra spice.

Incorporate finely chopped herbs like rosemary or thyme for a savory twist.

Make it vegan by using plant-based butter and agave syrup.

Add citrus zest for a fresh, tangy flavor.

Store in the fridge for up to 1 week; soften before serving.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 105
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 30mg