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Swicy BBQ sauce recipe card showing hot honey habanero, pineapple chipotle, and classic hot honey sauces in glass jars
Lena Joy

Hot Honey Habanero Sauce

A clean, fiery glaze that starts sweet and finishes with a pleasant burn. Ready in 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 (2 tbsp each)
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Honey Habanero Sauce
  • – ½ cup honey wildflower or orange-blossom
  • – 2 fresh habaneros stemmed & seeded
  • – 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • – 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • – ½ tsp kosher salt
  • – ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • – 1 garlic clove microplaned

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Squeeze bottle or glass jar

Method
 

Hot Honey Habanero Sauce
  1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by one‑third and slightly thickened.
  3. Strain through a fine‑mesh strainer into a squeeze bottle or jar.
  4. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.

Notes

This recipe card covers the Hot Honey Habanero Sauce. The Pineapple-Chipotle BBQ Sauce and Classic Hot Honey BBQ Sauce recipes are in the full article above.
.  Brush onto chicken or shrimp during the last 10 minutes of grilling to avoid burning the honey.
  • For milder heat, remove all seeds and inner membranes from the habaneros.
  • Stores refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
     
    Nutrition (per 2 tbsp serving)
     
     
    Nutrient Amount
    Calories 35 kcal
    Carbohydrates 9g (8g sugar)
    Fat 0g
    Protein 0g
    Sodium 95mg
    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on brands and ingredients used.