Hot honey is honey infused with chilli: sweet first, then a warm or hot finish that lingers. Here it comes as a drizzle, a rub, a rib glaze and a butter mix, from BBQ Mafia, Blend Smoked Honey, Four Saucemen and Hardcore Carnivore. Flat $10 shipping anywhere in Australia.
Which hot honey should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Smoky Hot Honey | BBQ Mafia | Smoky drizzle, mild (3/11) | Wings, pork belly, pizza |
| Manuka Hot Honey Rub | Four Saucemen | Honey rub, mild (2/11) | Chicken, ribs, pork belly |
| Manuka Hot Honey Rib Glaze | Four Saucemen | Rib glaze, medium (4/11) | Ribs, chicken, wings |
| Hot Honey Butter Mix | Hardcore Carnivore | Compound butter mix, medium (5/11) | Fried chicken, cornbread |
| BLAZED Smoked Chilli Honey | Blend Smoked Honey | Smoked chilli honey, hot (7/11) | Fried chicken, pizza, crackling |
| Blend Bundle 3 x 250g | Blend Smoked Honey | Smoked honey and chilli oil trio, up to hot (7/11) | Cheese boards, fried chicken |
How to use hot honey
- Drizzle it at the end: fried chicken, pizza, roast pumpkin, haloumi and crackling.
- Glaze ribs and wings in the last 10 minutes. Honey browns fast and burns if it goes on early.
- A hot honey rub goes on before cooking, like any other rub. Keep the heat moderate.
- Blend the butter mix into softened butter, then melt it over corn, cornbread or a steak.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
How hot is hot honey?
Most of this range sits mild to medium on Hub Heat. Four Saucemen's Manuka Hot Honey Rub is mild at 2/11 and BBQ Mafia Smoky Hot Honey is 3/11. The rib glaze and the Hardcore Carnivore butter mix sit in the medium band. Blend's BLAZED is the one that runs hot, at 7/11. Want more burn on the side? See spicy and sweet heat.
For plain honey rubs and sauces, head to honey, or match it to the cook with wings and ribs. Browse the full BBQ Mafia and Blend Smoked Honey ranges.
Frequently asked questions
What is hot honey?
Hot honey is honey infused with chilli. It tastes sweet first, then finishes with heat, and is used as a drizzle, a glaze or a rub.
What do you put hot honey on?
Fried chicken, pizza, wings, pork belly, crackling, roast vegetables and soft cheese are common matches. Drizzle it on just before serving.
Is hot honey very spicy?
Usually not. Most hot honey products at The Rub Hub sit mild to medium on Hub Heat, while Blend Smoked Honey's BLAZED runs hot at 7/11.
Can you cook with hot honey?
Yes, but add it late. Brush hot honey onto ribs or wings in the last 10 minutes, because honey browns quickly and can burn over high heat.
Where can I buy hot honey in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks hot honey from BBQ Mafia, Blend Smoked Honey, Four Saucemen and Hardcore Carnivore, including drizzles, a rub, a rib glaze and a butter mix, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.