Low Sodium Hot Honey Sauce
Elevate your dishes with the bold and flavorful twist of Low Sodium Hot Honey Sauce—a perfectly balanced blend of sweet, spicy, and zesty notes that’s kinder to your sodium intake. This beginner-friendly recipe marries golden honey with the fiery kick of red pepper flakes, mellowed by tangy apple cider vinegar and fragrant smoked paprika for depth. Amplified by a splash of lemon juice and finished with creamy unsalted butter, this quick and easy sauce takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for drizzling over fried chicken, roasted veggies, or even pizza. Stored in a jar or bottle, it ensures versatility without compromising health-conscious choices. A must-try for spice lovers seeking guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Honey
- 1 tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the honey and red pepper flakes.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and gently warm the mixture, stirring frequently. Do not let it boil.
After about 5 minutes, add the apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and lemon juice to the saucepan.
Continue to stir the mixture and let it warm for an additional 3-5 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter until melted and the sauce is smooth.
Allow the hot honey sauce to cool slightly before transferring it to a jar or bottle.
Store the sauce at room temperature for up to two weeks or in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.
Shake or stir well before using to ensure the ingredients are well combined.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.5 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.5 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 196.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 330 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
