Hot honey has become a beloved Southern condiment, blending the region’s love of sweet honey with the growing popularity of spicy foods. It originated in farmers’ markets as a way to add heat to classic Southern dishes like biscuits and fried chicken without overwhelming the palate.

Alabama Hot Honey pairs beautifully with fried chicken, biscuits, cornbread, roasted sweet potatoes, and cheese platters. It also works as a glaze for pork ribs or a drizzle over grits for a sweet‑spicy twist.

Alabama Hot Sauce’s method uses pure capsacin oil and a small amount of distilled vinegar, giving a consistent Scoville rating and keeping the honey’s viscosity unchanged. Dried pepper flakes can introduce moisture, uneven heat distribution, and a gritty texture.

Heating to 140°F pasteurizes any wild yeast in raw honey, preventing fermentation, while staying below 160°F avoids caramelizing the honey’s natural flavor. This preserves the clean, floral taste that defines the product.

Yes, you can prepare the hot honey in advance. Store the sealed jars at room temperature in a cool, dark pantry for up to 12 months. If you prefer a longer shelf life, keep them refrigerated, which will slightly thicken the honey.

The finished hot honey should flow like regular honey—smooth, glossy, and free of cloudiness. After shaking, the capsacin‑vinegar mixture should be completely dissolved, leaving no visible specks.

Common mistakes include overheating the honey (causing caramelization), adding too much vinegar (making the flavor sour), and handling capsacin oil without gloves (causing skin irritation). Precise temperature control and measured additions prevent these issues.

The YouTube channel Alabama Hot Sauce specializes in small‑batch hot sauce and condiment development, sharing detailed R&D processes, flavor science, and behind‑the‑scenes looks at how the creator formulates and tests new products.

Alabama Hot Sauce focuses on scientific measurement—using moisture meters, viscosity tests, and pH meters—to ensure batch‑to‑batch consistency, whereas many other channels rely on visual cues and informal tasting.

The channel is known for its Alabama White BBQ Sauce, smoked jalapeño honey, and a range of pepper‑infused vinegars that highlight regional flavors while maintaining food‑safety standards.