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Heath Riles Butter Bath & Wrap is the secret weapon for fall-off-the-bone tender ribs and juicy pork that wins trophies and wows guests in the backyard. This pre-mixed butter bath blend combines brown sugar, rich butter flavor, honey, and a unique blend of spices to create a luxurious wrap liquid that keeps ribs moist, tender, and loaded with flavor from edge to edge.
Used as a key component in Heath Riles’ 2022, 2024, and 2025 Memphis in May Rib Championship wins, this mix is competition-proven but simple enough for any at-home griller to use. Just add water or apple juice, shake well, and pour over your ribs or pork before wrapping. There is nothing else quite like it on the market.
Why You'll Love Heath Riles Butter Bath & Wrap- Creates ultra-tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs and juicy pork.
- Pre-mixed formula makes competition-level results more consistent and repeatable.
- Butter flavor, brown sugar, honey, and spices build layers of sweet, savory richness.
- Designed and proven on the competition circuit by a championship pitmaster.
- Ideal for both backyard cooks and serious competitors.
- St. Louis-style ribs and baby back ribs.
- Pork shoulder and pork butt during the wrap stage.
- Any wrapped pork cook where you want maximum tenderness and moisture.
Using Heath Riles Butter Bath & Wrap is simple and repeatable:
- Combine the mix with water or apple juice according to the package directions.
- Shake or whisk well until the mixture is fully dissolved and smooth.
- Place your ribs or pork on foil or butcher paper and pour the mixture over the meat before wrapping.
- Seal tightly to trap steam, flavor, and moisture while the meat finishes cooking.
- Unwrap to set the bark and finish your glaze or sauce as desired.
- Pair this butter bath with your favorite Heath Riles BBQ rub for deeper flavor and better bark.
- Use apple juice when you want a fruit-forward sweetness; use water when you want the butter and spices to shine.
- Be sure your ribs already have good color and bark before wrapping with the butter bath.
- Let wrapped ribs rest briefly after cooking to redistribute juices before slicing.
How do I mix Heath Riles Butter Bath & Wrap?
Add water or apple juice to the Butter Bath & Wrap mix following the directions on the package, then shake or whisk until fully dissolved before pouring over your ribs or pork in the wrap.
Can I use this on more than just ribs?
Yes. While it is famous for producing competition-style ribs, Heath Riles Butter Bath & Wrap also works great on pork shoulder, pork butt, and other wrapped pork cuts where tenderness and moisture are a priority.
Do I still need a BBQ rub if I use this?
Yes. For best results, season your meat with a quality BBQ rub before smoking. Butter Bath & Wrap is designed to complement your BBQ rub and help build flavor, tenderness, and moisture during the wrap stage.
Is Heath Riles Butter Bath & Wrap spicy?
It has a primarily sweet, buttery profile with a mild kick from ingredients like sriracha powder and cayenne pepper sauce powder. Most people experience it as sweet with a gentle background heat.
When should I add the Butter Bath & Wrap during my cook?
Apply it when you reach your preferred color and bark on the ribs or pork and are ready to wrap. Pour the mixed Butter Bath & Wrap over the meat in foil or paper, seal it up, and allow it to braise until tender.
Ingredients
Brown sugar, fructose, whey protein concentrate, honey powder (natural maltodextrin, natural honey), modified corn starch, natural butter flavor (enzyme modified butter, dehydrated butter, shortening powder, guar gum, sodium bicarbonate, annatto and turmeric), sugar, natural butter type flavor (propylene glycol, natural flavor), propylene glycol alginate, spice, vinegar powder, dextrose, salt, sriracha powder [sriracha chili sauce (chili peppers, vinegar, garlic), maltodextrin], corn syrup solids, cayenne pepper sauce powder (aged cayenne red peppers), caramel color, xanthan gum, hydrolyzed soy protein with safflower oil, annatto extract and less than 2% tricalcium phosphate added to prevent caking.
Why DDR BBQ Supply?
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35+ Years of Smoking Experience
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Trusted by 10,000+ BBQ Enthusiasts
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Handpicked for Quality & Performance
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With over 35 years of smoking experience, we started DDR BBQ Supply with a simple goal: to help others cook better barbecue. We've spent decades learning what works and what doesn't, and we apply that knowledge to every product we carry. From high-performance grills and smokers to carefully selected rubs, sauces, and tools, everything we offer is something we believe in and use ourselves. We don’t believe in cutting corners or selling gear we wouldn’t rely on during our own backyard cooks and when we compete in BBQ competitions.