Habanero Honey Hot Sauce Recipe

Do you like your hot sauce on the sweeter side?

Then you’ll love this Habanero Honey Hot Sauce recipe.

It may not sound like it, but these two make an incredible flavor combination.

Combining the sweetness of honey, spicy habaneros, fresh lime juice, and tangy vinegar, this Habanero Honey Hot Sauce recipe makes an excellent marinade or dipping sauce.

Just one taste, and you’ll never look at grilled chicken the same way again.

And with just seven ingredients, it’s super easy to make and lasts for months.

In addition, I’ve provided a few ideas that will take your hot sauce to the next level.

Are you ready for a habanero hot sauce that packs just as much sweet as heat?

Read on for the best Habanero Hot Sauce recipe this side of the Caribbean.

What Do You Need To Make Habanero Honey Hot Sauce

Ingredients

Fresh Garlic

Adds the perfect spicy bitterness that goes great with the honey and habaneros.

Habanero Peppers

Provide the heat.

If you prefer a milder hot sauce, cut the number of habaneros in half and substitute an equal amount of orange or yellow bell peppers.

Fresh Ginger

Adds some exotic spiciness.

Honey

The sweetness of the honey pairs perfectly with the heat from the habaneros.

Double the honey if you like a sweeter-tasting hot sauce.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Adds a nice tang to go along with the heat and sweetness.

Fresh Lime

Gives your hot sauce a bright, crisp zing.

Cornstarch

Used as a thickening agent.

Salt and Pepper

The final touch that brings all the flavors together, but be careful not to over-season your hot sauce.

Equipment

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Medium saucepan
• Spoon or spatula
• Blender
• Stovetop or other heat source

How To Make Habanero Honey Hot Sauce

Step One: First, heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan and add the garlic (with skins) and habaneros.

Step Two: Sautee until the garlic is soft and the habaneros are lightly brown. Turn often to get an even color on the chilies. Also, the habaneros will take less time than the garlic, so remove them before they char.

Step Three: Once the garlic is soft, remove it from the pan and allow it to cool. Then, remove the skins and set aside.

Step Four: Next, add the fresh ginger, habaneros, water, honey, and apple cider vinegar to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for two to three minutes.

Step Five: Transfer the sauce to a blender and add the garlic and lime juice. Puree until smooth and return to the saucepan.

Step Six: Taste your sauce and adjust any of the ingredients.

Step Seven: Next, make the slurry by combining the cornstarch with cold water. Be sure the water is really cold to avoid getting lumps in your sauce.

Step Eight: Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce while simmering, stirring constantly. If you like a thinner sauce, add more water.

Step Nine: Season with salt and pepper and simmer until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step Ten: For the best taste, let it rest for 30 minutes to develop the flavors.

Enjoy!

Other Things To Consider When Making Habanero Honey Hot Sauce

You Can Customize Your Hot Sauce

This Habanero Honey Hot Sauce recipe has the perfect blend of heat and sweet.

But with just a few easy changes, you can make some tasty new variations.

For example, add fresh mango or chopped pineapple for a rich tropical taste.

While chopped fresh cilantro will give your hot sauce an earthy flavor and a bit of color.

Or change the tang by changing the vinegar – rice vinegar will give your hot sauce an Asian flair.

If you want a milder hot sauce, substitute orange or yellow bell peppers for half of the habaneros.

Or a favorite in my house – a couple of tablespoons of orange juice for added sweetness.

Let your imagination guide you, and have fun experimenting with different combinations.

What Can I Eat with Habanero Honey Hot Sauce?

With its blend of sweet and heat, this Habanero Honey Hot Sauce recipe makes an excellent chicken glaze.

Or use it for incredible spicy barbecue shrimp.

Makes the best-tasting Habanero Honey Chicken Wings!

Serve as a dipping sauce for fried wontons and egg rolls.

Drizzle over veggies for a tasty side.

Use it to make a delicious sweet and spicy broccoli and cauliflower salad.

Or Habanero Honey Stir Fry. Wow!

Make More Than You Need

With so many delicious uses, you’ll want to ensure you always have some of this versatile hot sauce on hand.

Plus, it keeps getting better the longer it sits.

So go ahead and double the recipe.

Extra sauce will stay fresh in the fridge for up to four months, though it never lasts that long at my house.

Other Habanero hot sauce recipes you may want to try:

• Chocolate Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe
• Carrot Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe
• Blueberry Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe
• Mango Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe 
• Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe
• Peach Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe
• Garlic Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe
• Chipotle Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe