Heath Riles BBQ

06/01/2026

We’re excited to announce that the winner of our Gateway Drum Giveaway has been selected!

Congratulations to Greg Cook on taking home a custom Heath Riles BBQ Gateway Drum Smokers.

Thank you to everyone who entered online and stopped by to visit us at Memphis in May. We appreciate all of the support and loved getting to connect with so many members of the BBQ community throughout National BBQ Month.

What a great way to wrap up an incredible month of barbecue. Stay tuned for more giveaways, recipes, and exciting things coming from Heath Riles BBQ!

06/01/2026

We’re honored to be featured in the newest issue of Barbecue News Magazine!

The article highlights our back-to-back Grand Champion victories at World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, a milestone that means a lot to our team and everyone who has supported us along the way. Winning one Memphis in May is an incredible accomplishment—winning two in a row is something we’re extremely proud of.

A big thank you to Barbecue News Magazine for sharing our story and helping celebrate this achievement. We’re grateful for the opportunity to represent Memphis barbecue on one of the biggest stages in the world.

Check out the latest issue here: https://www.barbecuenews.com/

Thank you to our family, friends, customers, and the entire BBQ community for being part of this journey. We couldn’t do it without you.

From mouthwatering recipes and expert grilling tips to the latest trends and events, we're your ultimate destination for all things BBQ.

05/31/2026

This Creamy Bacon & Dill Potato Salad is rich, tangy, and loaded with flavor. Perfect for your next cookout or get-together!

Ingredients:
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, cooked and cut in half
- 6 Hard-Boiled Eggs, diced
- ¾ cup Sour Cream
- ¾ cup Greek Yogurt
- 4 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 3 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped
- 9 slices Crispy Bacon, chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- ½ medium White Onion, diced
- 2 tbsp Green Onion, sliced
- 1 tsp Sugar
- Heath Riles BBQ Beef Rub

Full Recipe - https://ow.ly/e3Hr50Z5Ntq

05/31/2026

For all of our Shootin’ The Que fans out there, we’ve got a brand new hat now available on our website!

Shop Now: https://ow.ly/cUEA50Z5Hwy

If you haven’t checked out the podcast yet, new episodes drop every Tuesday on our YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms. Plenty of BBQ stories, tips and tricks, and conversations with some of the biggest names in BBQ!

05/30/2026

Cherry Limeade Cocktail 🍒🍋

We put a our twist on a classic using our Cherry Apple Habanero Glaze for a sweet, tangy kick. Shaken up in the YETI cocktail shaker and topped with fresh lime and maraschino cherries. This might be your new go-to backyard drink!

- 1/2-1oz of Heath Riles BBQ Cherry Apple Habanero Glaze
- 2oz Cherry Juice
- 1.5oz of Vodka
- Juice of 1 Lime
- Club Soda

05/30/2026

Last chance to enter to win a custom 55 Gallon Gateway Drum Smokers from Heath Riles BBQ!

Entries close tomorrow, May 31st, so don’t miss your shot to end BBQ Month right! No purchase necessary. Just enter your email for a chance to win.

Enter to Win: https://ow.ly/KIro50YVbWR

Open to U.S. residents 18+. Winner announced June 1, 2026.

05/29/2026

Another week down, so it’s time for the weekend pour! 🥃

Tonight’s pick is Old Fitzgerald 9 Year. 100 proof with smooth notes of vanilla and caramel. That’ll pair just fine with a little backyard BBQ this weekend.

What are y'all sippin' on this weekend?

05/29/2026

What a weekend for our ambassadors🔥

From the KCBS World Invitational and Wells Cup to contests across the country, this group put together some impressive cooks. We saw perfect scores, category wins, top 10 finishes, and teams hearing their names called on some of the biggest stages in competition BBQ.

Whether it was a first-place call, a perfect score, or simply competing against the best teams in the world, every one of these teams represented Heath Riles BBQ with pride.

Congratulations to all of our ambassadors on a great weekend. We're proud to have y'all flying the Heath Riles BBQ flag wherever you cook. 👊🏆

05/29/2026

A simple ice water trick might save your next competition cook!

Quickly submerging proteins in ice water can stop the cooking process and help prevent overcooking, including a time it helped me turn a crumbling brisket into a perfect 180.

Watch - https://youtu.be/tpAueMV-2hg
Listen - https://bit.ly/4p4kKGq

05/28/2026

Fall off the Bone vs. The Perfect Bite – Which rib is better?

We cooked 4 slabs of Prairie Fresh Baby Back Ribs side by side on our Yoder Smokers, 2 fall off the bone and 2 with that tender, clean bite, to compare the process, texture, appearance, and overall bite. There’s a big difference between the two, and we break it all down in our new YouTube video.

Recipe Video - https://youtu.be/Ms-m863BotU