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Devil’s Sweet Revenge Sauce: A Sticky Hot Honey Sauce with a Fiery Comeback


  • Author: Sophie

Description

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 5 minutes
  • Total time: About 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 cup of sauce
  • Servings: 6 to 8
  • Course: Sauce
  • Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more for extra heat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the honey, brown sugar, hot sauce, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Add the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and stir for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is glossy. Avoid boiling vigorously.
  6. Brush over chicken, toss with wings, or drizzle over burgers while warm.