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'Nectar of the gods': Mike's Hot Honey is a sweet way to start the new year
Snack time, meal time, even cocktail time will never be the same.
If you haven't tried hot honey yet, you're missing out. The buzzy condiment packs the sweetness of honey with a kick that makes pretty much everything it touches taste better. Drizzle it on pizza, chicken, salads, even ice cream! It's become such a popular condiment that tons of companies make versions, but the OG remains Mike's Hot Honey. This No. 1 bestseller at Amazon will spice up your life indeed.
This unlikely mix of sweet and hot is an irresistible combination, devotees say.
Not since chocolate collided with peanut butter oh so many years ago have two beloved ingredients made such a match. To work its magic, Mike's Hot Honey uses 100% honey combined with chili peppers. That's it. No preservatives, artificial sugar or gluten. There's also zero fat or sodium.
What is it good on? Well, how much time do you have? Try hot honey on pizza, nachos, sandwiches, cornbread, charcuterie, omelets, ribs, chicken and baked goods, to name a few. You can also add it to drinks, like tea, a toddy or cocktails. How about a spicy-sweet margarita? A mint-hot-honey julep?
More than 33,000 shoppers have been singing this kicky condiment's praises to the tune of five-star reviews. "Nectar of the gods. What is this stuff NOT good on?" gushed one saucy shopper. "My favorite so far is vanilla bean ice cream. ... Sometimes, when people get low on groceries for whatever reason and have to get into the canned goods on hand, like soup or brown rice or oatmeal, just a light drizzle makes it delicious and special. You only need a tiny amount to make cheap food taste good. And expensive food. All food."
This resourceful reviewer scored an unexpected veggie victory: "I ordered Mike's Hot Honey after using it at a barbecue joint on my French fries and BBQ sandwich. I used it on my roasted Brussels sprouts. Salt, pepper and oil, and then roast those babies. Take them out and toss them with this honey. If you want it a little caramelized, then throw it back in the oven for a few minutes." Um. YUM!
"I put this stuff on everything!" exclaimed a final fan. "Mike's Hot Honey adds a little something special! ... I put it on pizza, on a burger and on toast with butter. It's so good! I highly recommend it."
This versatile condiment isn't super expensive, so you can scoop up several bottles for yourself, plus family and friends. It'll arrive just after Christmas, for late stocking stuffers and New Year's Eve celebrations (trust us, it is divine on a cheese board).
This unlikely mix of sweet and hot is an irresistible combination, devotees say.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
