Sweet Heat Is Not Just for Pizza.

I love Hot Honey on pizza, but it deserves way more. Fried chicken, biscuits, cheese, fruit. Here's where my bottle actually goes.
Two bottles of Spice Witch Hot Honey beside grilled chicken skewers and a platter of street corn on a blue tablecloth

Hot Honey has a branding problem. Everyone thinks it lives on pizza.

And look, it is wonderful on pizza. A drizzle over a hot slice, especially with something salty like pepperoni, is a perfect thing. I am not here to take that from you.

I am here to tell you it has a much bigger life than that, and most people never let it out of the pizza box.

Where Sweet Heat Actually Shines

Fried chicken and biscuits. The classic for a reason. Sweet, spicy, crispy, soft. All four at once.

Roasted vegetables. Carrots, brussels, sweet potatoes. A drizzle in the last few minutes of roasting caramelizes into something incredible.

Eggs. A fried egg with a little Hot Honey on toast is a breakfast that ruins other breakfasts.

A grain bowl. Whatever you have, plus a drizzle. It ties a random fridge dinner together.

Cornbread. Obviously. But also any warm bread that will sit still long enough.

Ice cream. Vanilla, salted caramel, even a sharp goat cheese gelato. Sweet heat on cold cream is a dessert nobody expects.

The Point

Hot Honey is not a pizza condiment. It is a finishing ingredient, the way good finishing salt is. It works anywhere you want a little sweet, a little heat, and a reason to pay attention to your food again.

So yes, drizzle it on the pizza. Then drizzle it on the next ten things too.

Take it out of the box this week.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I use Hot Honey on besides pizza?

Fried chicken and biscuits, roasted vegetables, fried eggs on toast, grain bowls, cornbread and other warm bread, and ice cream all work well.

When should I add Hot Honey to roasted vegetables?

Drizzle it on in the last few minutes of roasting so it caramelizes. Carrots, brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes are good places to start.

Is Hot Honey a finishing ingredient?

Yes. It works like good finishing salt, anywhere you want a little sweet and a little heat.

What is in Spice Witch Hot Honey?

Real honey with chili flakes, coriander, fennel, black pepper, and garlic.

What size is the bottle and how much is it?

Spice Witch Hot Honey comes in a 14 oz squeeze bottle for $19.99.

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