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Hot honey is on restaurant menus, in fast food drive-throughs and all over your social media feed. Here\u2019s how to make the best version yourself.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve eaten out lately, you\u2019ve seen hot honey on the menu. McDonald\u2019s launched a hot honey menu in January. Einstein Bros. followed with a hot honey cream cheese shmear in February.<\/p>\n

And Shake Shack, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell all got there before them.<\/p>\n

When fast food chains and bagel shops are racing to put something on their menus, you know it\u2019s fully crossed over into the mainstream.<\/p>\n

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But here\u2019s what nobody tells you: the store-bought versions are fine. The homemade version is on another level entirely. And if you have a smoker, you can make something that no bottle on a grocery store shelf can touch.<\/p>\n

I make hot honey two ways. Here\u2019s how both work.<\/p>\n

Version 1: Gochugaru Hot Honey (Stovetop)<\/h2>\n

This is your quick, everyday hot honey. Under 10 minutes, three ingredients, lives on your counter all summer.<\/p>\n

The move that makes this one different is swapping standard red pepper flakes for gochugaru , which are Korean chili flakes made from sun-dried peppers.<\/p>\n

Gochugaru has a fruitier, more complex heat that\u2019s less sharp and more layered. It makes a noticeably better hot honey, and it ties directly into the Korean-inspired flavor trend that\u2019s been building alongside the swicy movement.<\/p>\n

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Gochugaru Hot Honey<\/h2>\n

Gochugaru hot honey is a Korean-inspired twist on the classic. Made with Korean chiles, it’s ready in minutes and perfect for grilling season.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Version 2: Smoked Hot Honey<\/h2>\n

This is the version that makes people stop mid-bite.<\/p>\n

The key is chipotle powder, which layers beautifully with cherry wood smoke and adds a slow, earthy heat. You\u2019ll make it entirely in a disposable aluminum pan on the smoker, no stovetop involved.<\/p>\n

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Smoked Hot Honey<\/h2>\n

Learn how to make smoked hot honey on your smoker. Ready in 45 minutes and incredible on ribs, chicken and pizza.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Use Both<\/h2>\n

Reach for the stovetop version on weeknights. Drizzle it over grilled chicken thighs, pizza, biscuits or a cheese board.<\/p>\n

Reach for the smoked version when the smoker is already running. Brush it over ribs in the last 15 minutes of a cook, toss wings in it right off the grate, or pour it over brie at your next cookout and watch it disappear in minutes.<\/p>\n

You can store both at room temperature in a glass jar or squeeze bottle<\/a> for up to two months.<\/p>\n

Hot honey had its breakout year in 2025. Now you know how to make the best version of it yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n