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Five vegetables that love sweet heat
Roasted carrots, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and corn — and why caramelization pairs with chili honey.
The short version
This is less a recipe than a set of habits. Get these few things right and the sweet-heat version of this dish takes care of itself.
Before you start
- Read the full recipe and set out every ingredient and tool.
- Portion a clean serving of hot honey into a small bowl.
- Wash hands and keep raw ingredients separate from ready-to-eat food.
- Have a food thermometer within reach.
Before you serve
- Confirm safe internal temperatures with a thermometer.
- Glaze with the clean portion of honey, using clean utensils.
- Taste one serving before drizzling the rest.
- Refrigerate perishable leftovers within two hours.
Sources & editorial notes
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