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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

  • 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