Tupelo honey is a natural, sweet food produced when honeybees gather nectar from Ogeechee tupelo trees. It’s known for its unusually high fructose-to-glucose ratio, which reduces the crash that often comes with refined sugar—without sacrificing any flavor. In fact, its mild taste makes it perfect for summer dishes prepared on the grill. As you gear up for grilling season, here's how to incorporate this sweet treat into your barbecues. 

What Makes Tupelo Honey Perfect for Grilling?

Whether you are grilling low and slow with a brisket or butt, or just throwing some steaks or chops on at high temperature,  barbecue is a perfect match for honey because the natural sweetener helps meat and other foods retain moisture and highlights their natural flavors.

Since honey is an all-natural sweetener, it’s also an excellent alternative to store-bought marinades, which could be high in processed sugars and other additives. Tupelo honey is especially suitable because it doesn’t have quite as strong of a flavor profile as other varieties. It is wonderfully sweet without any strong flavors and will give your food the perfect bit of sweetness that is sure to impress.

What Foods Should You Grill With Tupelo Honey?

Virtually any food you could imagine grilling would be well-suited for a marinade made with tupelo honey. Try marinating a steak in soy sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and ginger. If you prefer poultry, use ingredients like soy sauce, chili sauce, lemon juice, ketchup, and peppercorns alongside your honey to make mouthwatering drumsticks. 

After that, you can try a simple pork chop marinade by combining the sweetener with lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic cloves, and dry sherry. For seafood lovers, add some white wine, tomato juice, and Worcestershire sauce to the chicken marinade. Finally, delight your vegetarian guests with a batch of eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and onions prepared in honey, wine, garlic, and thyme.

If you’re seeking unique Tupelo honey in the Freeport, FL, area, turn to Register Family Farm. This veteran-owned operation offers natural, mild honey exclusive to the Florida Panhandle area, along with a wide array of beeswax products. Shop their collections online or call (850) 392-7404 to speak with a team member.