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Hot Honey Moonshine BBQ Sauce

A sweet-heat homemade BBQ sauce built on Halifax Honey Company Zombie Edition Hot Honey and Still Fired Maritime Hot Honey Moonshine, simmered smooth, sticky, and glossy.

Time~30 min CategorySauces & Staples Watch4:31
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Method

  1. 1Add the moonshine to a saucepan and gently simmer for 3–5 minutes to cook off the alcohol, leaving bold flavour without the burn.
  2. 2Whisk in the hot honey and ketchup over low heat.
  3. 3Add the vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, and spices.
  4. 4Simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring often, until smooth and glossy.
  5. 5Adjust the thickness with a splash of water or apple juice if needed.
  6. 6Cool slightly before using — the sauce thickens as it rests. Brush on chicken, ribs, or pulled pork, or glaze fish right at the end of a charcoal cook.

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No 500-word life story — just the good-to-know stuff on what’s actually in this cook. Here’s the rundown on every real ingredient, health and nutrition wise.

Chili peppers
Chili peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and their heat comes from capsaicin, which may give metabolism a small nudge. Dial the amount to your spice tolerance.
Garlic
Garlic adds big flavour for almost no calories and contains sulphur compounds (like allicin) long studied for heart and immune benefits. It's one of the healthiest ways to season a cook.
Onion
Onions are low-calorie aromatics rich in fibre, vitamin C, and antioxidants such as quercetin. They add depth and gentle sweetness without much fat or salt.
Apple
Apples add natural sweetness, fibre, and vitamin C. In a brine or alongside pork they balance salt and smoke; on their own they're a low-calorie, gut-friendly fruit.
Honey
Honey is a natural sweetener that adds gloss and flavour; it's still sugar, so it's used sparingly. In raw form it carries trace antioxidants and beneficial compounds.
Spirits
Spirits add deep caramel and molasses notes to sauces, and most of the alcohol cooks off, leaving the flavour behind. Enjoy the finished dish — and the drink itself — in moderation.
Salt
Salt is essential for seasoning and, in brines and cures, for texture and safety — but sodium adds up fast in BBQ. Season with intention and balance salty cooks with fresh sides.

General nutrition info only, not medical or dietary advice — portions, brands and add-ons change the numbers.

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