Step 1

Add the honey and chili flakes to a small pot or pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Gently heat the honey until you see small bubbles forming along the edges of the pan then remove the pan from the heat.

Step 3

Let the honey infuse for 5 minutes. If you're using the hot sauce or vinegar, stir it into the honey now.

Step 4

Optional step: strain the honey through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean glass jar.