How about hot filling the honey and hab mixture into a sterilized glass jar? You'll need to fill between 165 and 185 fahrenheit and turn the jars over to heat the head space. This provides a hermetic seal and should be just as effective as hot bathing for a low-water content item like honey. I'll give it a try in the next few days. We're processing peppers here like crazy! Nearly 100,000 still on the plants - yow, too much work! -- Robert Farr (540) 668-7160 Check out http://www.chileman.com for ALL Natural Cooking & Grilling Sauces!