The Swine Doctor’s BBQ

08/11/2026

Congratulations Big Racks Barbecue on winning 🥇 and big_bakers_bbq on the second place prize. Given the amazing entries on Heath Riles BBQ hot grill summer we are always honored when one of our entries gets noticed. We always enjoy brainstorming and coming up with ideas to turn heads and showcase these amazing products we use everyday.

Congratulations to our Round 2 Hot Grill Summer winners! 🎉

🏆 Big Racks Barbecue takes home the Grand Prize:
• Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill
• $100 Heath Riles BBQ Gift Card

Congratulations to our runners-up:
🥈 Alex Baker big_bakers_bbq – Heath Riles BBQ Victorinox Knife + Thermapen
🥉 Renee Burkholder The Swine Doctor’s BBQ – $100 Heath Riles BBQ Gift Card

Thank you to everyone who submitted a Beef recipe, and a special thanks to our friends at Yoder Smokers for partnering with us on Round 2!

We loved seeing what y’all fired up for Beef! 🔥 Stay tuned for Round 3 of Hot Grill Summer starting August 14th.

08/07/2026

🔥🔥🔥🔥Tongue to Tail Picadillo 🔥🔥🔥🔥

For this week’s Heath Riles BBQ we are bringing the whole cow to the table from tongue to tail.

We wanted to showcase just how incredible the less common cuts of beef can be when you give them the time, technique, and seasoning they deserve.
We built a true tongue-to-tail feast featuring beef tongue and oxtail, turning these underrated cuts into a show-stopping spread! 🥩🔥
We started with the oxtail, generously seasoned with Heath Riles BBQ Beef Rub, then seared it hard to build that beautiful crust and lock in the flavor. The beef tongue got a little head start in the Instant Pot to help break down that tough cut so it could become nice and tender. For an extra depth of flavor we added our always go to Garlic butter.
From there, both meats went into the pot with potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, beef broth and even a beef bone ( using the whole cow) to build layers upon layers of rich beef flavor. Everything was then slow cooked on the Traeger Timberline XL all day until that meat was fall-apart tender. 🔥
And what did we turn all that goodness into?
Side dishes of grilled corn elotes and guacamole seasoned with Heath Riles BBQ Simple Citrus

🔥 Beef Tongue & Oxtail Picadillo Empanadas and Tacos

This is what we love about BBQ — taking cuts that some people might overlook and turning them into something absolutely unforgettable.

The Heath Riles BBQ Beef Rub and Garlic Butter brought the perfect balance of savory seasoning and bold beef flavor to this dish. When you start with great ingredients, great seasoning, and let the pit do the work, even the most uncommon cuts can become the star of the show.
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07/27/2026

Smoke on the Rail in New Freedom, PA is officially in the books, and what an incredible weekend it was for The Swine Doctors BBQ! Smoke on the Rail. Andrew Shaffer hosts an amazing event. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible!

As always, we rolled into the contest cooking on our trusty Hunsaker Smokers, fueled by the clean, consistent burn of The Good Charcoal Company’s chemical-free charcoal. Every bite was built using the complete lineup of Heath Riles BBQ seasonings, injections, sauces, and glazes, while our ThermoWorks thermometers kept our cook temperatures locked in from the first spark to the final turn-in.
Of course, our chicken wouldn’t be the same without Simply Superior Chicken from Springer Mountain Farms. It’s the only chicken we trust for competition because quality matters when every point counts.
Here’s how we did:
🏆 Day 1
🐔 Chicken – 16th
🍖 Ribs – 10th
🎉 Overall – 11th
Congratulations to Better Half Barbecue on earning Grand Champion and PinkyOut BBQ on Reserve Grand Champion honors!
🏆 Day 2
🐔 Chicken – 3rd 🥉 (Tied for 2nd!)
🍖 Ribs – 19th ouch!
🎉 Overall – 7th
Congratulations to Rough Cut Q on earning Grand Champion and Leaning Jowler Competition BBQ Team Reserve Grand Champion honors!
Weekends like this aren’t possible without the incredible companies that support our team. A huge thank you to the best sponsors in BBQ:
🔥 Springer Mountain Farms Springer Mountain Farms– Simply Superior Chicken.
🔥 Heath Riles BBQ Heath Riles BBQ– Seasonings, injections, sauces, and glazes we trust every single cook.
🔥 The Good Charcoal Company The Good Charcoal Company– Clean, chemical-free charcoal that delivers consistent results.
🔥 Veterinary Emergency Services Veterinary Emergency Services– Thank you for supporting our passion both inside and outside the BBQ world.
We’re proud of this weekend’s results and already looking forward to the next contest. Thank you to all the organizers, judges, volunteers, and fellow competitors for another fantastic KCBS weekend. We’ll see you down the BBQ trail!
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07/27/2026

Nothing beats mail call day when it’s from Heath Riles BBQ 🔥📦
The latest additions have arrived, and I can’t wait to put them to work:
🧂 NEW Heath Riles Course SPG – crafted with sea salt, 16 mesh black pepper, and garlic, this is the kind of all-purpose seasoning that belongs in every pitmaster’s arsenal. It’s built to bring out the natural flavor of everything from steaks and burgers to chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetables.
🥩 NEW Heath Riles Steak & Chop Savory Seasoning & Rub – bold, savory, and made to complement premium steaks , lamb, burgers and chops with a rich flavor profile that’s right at home in the kitchen, over live fire or on the smoker.
As a proud Heath Riles BBQ Ambassador, I’m always excited to see new products hit the lineup, and these two are definitely going to earn a permanent spot in my BBQ rotation. Stay tuned—there are some incredible cooks coming soon!
Who’s ready to fire up the grill? 🔥 That is after I finish a 10 day stretch at work.

07/13/2026

Jambalaya night on the Traeger Flatrock! 🔥🍤
Nothing beats cooking up a big batch of homemade jambalaya on the Traeger Flatrock Griddle. The Flatrock's even heat made it easy to build layers of flavor—from sautéing the Trinity to searing the shrimp, chicken, and smoked sausage before bringing it all together with perfectly seasoned rice.
The flavor started with an incredible lineup of products:
🧄 Heath Riles BBQ Beef Rub for rich, savory depth
🧈 Heath Riles BBQ Garlic Butter for that buttery finish in every bite
🌶 Heath Riles BBQ Cajun Creole Garlic Butter to bring authentic Cajun flavor with just the right kick
🧀 Heath Riles BBQ Parmesan Garlic Seasoning to add another layer of savory goodness
To finish it off, we stirred in Golden Steer Maitre D' Butter, added a splash of Bear & Burton's W Sauce, and brought everything together with the bold flavors of Golden Steer Sergio's Seasoning and Table 40.
The result? A smoky, buttery, perfectly seasoned jambalaya packed with shrimp, chicken, sausage, peppers, onions, and rice that disappeared almost as fast as it came off the griddle.
The Traeger Flatrock continues to prove it's more than just a griddle—it's a complete outdoor cooking station that handles everything from burgers and breakfast to one-pan Cajun classics like this.
What's your must-have ingredient in a great jambalaya? Heath Riles BBQ Golden Steer Steakhouse Las Vegas Golden Steer Steakhouse NYC Golden Steer Steak Company

Traeger Grills

07/03/2026

Tonight’s dinner was on fire. More to come but we fired up the Breeo and grilled this beautiful 22 ounce Prime Ribeye from Golden Steer | Steaks, Seasonings, and Butters seasoned with Golden Steer | Steaks, Seasonings, and Butters Pepper Mafia, Sergio’s Seasoning and the Outlaw Rub. Cooked over the The Good Charcoal Company and topped with the Maitre D’ Butter,
Steamed crab legs and scalloped potatoes made with herb goat cheese, Heath Riles BBQ Garlic Butter and Garlic Parmesan Seasoning.
This was such a high end meal. The goat cheese adds the perfect punch to the potatoes, the Maitre D’ Butter was phenomenal with an herb and citrus punch on top of that perfect Pepper crust. If you’re looking to impress your friends and family with a high end meal, this is the meal to do it. Full recap later.
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Golden Steer Steakhouse Las Vegas
Golden Steer Steakhouse NYC

06/12/2026

Always proud to get a shout out from the best team in BBQ! Congratulations teammates!

06/12/2026

Tonight's dinner was all about keeping it simple without sacrificing flavor! We fired up our new Traeger Grills Flatrock Griddle, and it's quickly becoming one of our favorite ways to cook easy weeknight meals.
On the menu were Steak-umm cheesesteak sandwiches loaded with griddled Steak-umm beef, onions, peppers, and mushrooms, all seasoned with the incredible flavor of Heath Riles BBQ Garlic Butter Seasoning and Beef Rub. We topped everything with melted provolone cheese and served it on toasted hoagie rolls. For the teenager, we added a side of fresh zucchini cooked right alongside everything else on the Flatrock.

The versatility and cooking space of the Traeger Flatrock make weeknight dinners fast, easy, and delicious, while Heath Riles BBQ seasonings take simple ingredients to the next level with outstanding flavor every time.

This was the perfect quick meal for a busy evening, and another reminder that great food doesn't have to be complicated!

06/08/2026

🔥 Contest Recap – Loudoun County Rotary Club Backyard BBQ Competition 🔥
What a great weekend on the BBQ trail at the Loudoun County Rotary Club Backyard Competition! Our ribs were definitely the stars of the show, earning a 2nd place finish and tying for 1st in score! 🏆🍖

A huge congratulations to Pinkyout BBQ on Grand Champion and on Reserve Grand Champion!

Our results:
🍗 Chicken: 8th place (ouch 😅)
🍖 Ribs: 2nd place (tied for 1st in score!)
🐷 Pork Ancillary: 7th place
🏅 Overall: 5th place

We're incredibly thankful for the sponsors who continue to support our team and provide products we trust both on the competition trail and at home. Our rib success wouldn't be possible without The Good Charcoal delivering consistent heat on the Hunsaker Smokers with Heath Riles BBQ seasonings and sauces helping build award-winning flavor, and Springer Mountain Farms Chicken providing Simply Superior Chicken for every cook. We also appreciate the continued support from Veterinary Emergency Services.
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Thank you for believing in our team and helping us do what we love!