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'Nectar of the gods': Mike's Hot Honey, down to a rare $8, is a Super Bowl must
Wings, pizza, even cocktails will never be the same, thanks to this No. 1 bestselling spicy-sweet condiment.
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 Amazon No. 1 bestseller will spice up your life indeed — and it'll take your Super Bowl party snacks to the next level. Plus, it happens to be a rare 35% off.
This unlikely mix of sweet and hot is an irresistible combination, devotees say.
Why is it a good deal? 💰
A 10-ounce bottle of this stuff usually retails for about $12 at Amazon, but it's down to just $8 — that's the best price we've seen it on sale for since 2021. It'll keep for quite a while, so our advice? Stock up while you can save $4 a pop.
Why do I need this? 🤔
Not since chocolate collided with peanut butter 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 your game-day wings, for one, but it's also delicious on pizza, nachos, sandwiches, cornbread, charcuterie, omelets, ribs and baked goods, to name a few. You can even add it to drinks, like tea, a toddy or cocktails. How about a spicy-sweet margarita? A mint-hot-honey julep? The limit does not exist.
What reviewers say 💬
More than 33,000 shoppers have been singing this kicky condiment's praises to the tune of five-star reviews.
Pros 👍
"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 love spicy stuff, so anything that you'd normally put honey in would benefit from this," said a convert. "When I was sick, I put it in my tea and it helped clear out my sinuses. Just don't let kids accidentally get their little hands on it! (That being said, it's not scorching hot, just a nice, medium-light kick.)"
Cons 👎
"I purchased several bottles of this to give as gifts," wrote a repeat buyer. "My only complaint is that the flip top makes a big mess. There is no way to avoid a sticky mess around the lid and down the sides. ... I purchased some squeeze bottles that have a pointy top, which I hope will be less messy."
"Adds a little something special!" exclaimed a final fan. "Sweet heat! I put it on pizza, on a burger and toast with butter. It’s so good! I highly recommend it. I do wish it had a little more kick. Maybe I'll try their extra-hot next time, but for what it is, it's both delicious and adds a little class to a meal." (Psst: Here's the extra-hot — consume at your own risk!)
Mike's Hot Honey
Add some razzle-dazzle to your ribs, put some zing on your 'za ... or you could just wing it.
Prefer something more savory? Here's another condiment with a kick to check out...
Made in small batches, this beloved sauce is vegan, sugar-free and contains no artificial flavors or preservatives. Yahoo Senior Deals Writer Britt Ross is a fan: "Fly By Jing's namesake founder, Jing, took inspiration from the flavors of her hometown of Chengdu while developing her sauces. And the chili crisp in particular has arguably become the brand's most iconic product. It's not surprising — you can put it on practically anything, and that includes dessert! ... Of course, you can also stay the savory course — it's killer on eggs, dumplings, pizza, anything you'd normally put hot sauce on."
Check out her full Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp review for more.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
