Honey Habanero Turkey Glaze

We are back in the hive kitchen today just in time to share a spicy sweet glaze for your Turkey Day gatherings. All your spicy fans will love this heat and we love that it features honey. While we are focusing mostly on this glaze, there is more to delight the palate. See the full recipe for Honey Habanero Turkey and Stuffing here... including a spatchcock and dry brine option for your bird. 

 Honey Habanero Sauce + Glaze (makes 2 cups): 
2 cups honey
2 habaneros, sliced
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 to 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 

Instructions:
•Place the honey and sliced habaneros in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Once the honey comes to a boil, remove from the heat and cover the lid. Allow the habaneros to steep for about 20 minutes or so. Taste the honey, it should be really spicy!! But if you desire even more spice, repeat the process adding another pepper. 
•Strain the sauce into a bowl, saving the habanero pieces for garnish later. Stir in the butter, mustard, and thyme leaves, and season with a pinch of salt. Divide the sauce in half and allow to cool. Half of the sauce will be to glaze the turkey and the other half of the sauce is spicy honey to serve at the dinner table (trust me, you’ll want more!). 
•Lay the strained habanero pieces on a piece of paper towel to dry out and slightly candy while the turkey roasts.
Recipe and image credit to daphneoz.com

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