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
Heath Riles Cherry Rub is the sweet-heat, competition-tested seasoning that delivers bold cherry flavor, balanced warmth, and eye-catching color. Designed to shine on pork, ribs, chicken, and even lamb, this rub brings out the natural richness of your meat while adding the signature cherry finish pitmasters love. Whether you're smoking ribs for the backyard or dialing in flavor for a competition turn-in box, this rub brings big results with minimal effort.
Use it as your primary seasoning before smoking or grilling, or dust it on as a finishing layer for standout color and extra pop. No more bland BBQ—just sweet, savory, cherry-driven flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Why Heath Riles Cherry Rub is a Must-Have for Any BBQ Cook
- Bold cherry flavor that enhances every bite: Sweet, savory, and perfectly balanced.
- Competition-grade performance: Loved by backyard cooks and award-winning pitmasters.
- Professional color: Adds a stunning, glossy finishing color to pork and chicken.
- Versatile across proteins: Exceptional on pork, ribs, chicken thighs, wings, lamb chops, leg of lamb, turkey, and even beef.
- Perfect as a finishing dust: Elevates appearance and boosts flavor right before serving.
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Apply a light binder, then season generously to help the cherry flavor melt into the bark.
- Use as a finishing rub by lightly dusting after cooking to intensify color and cherry sweetness.
- Combine with a savory base rub for more depth on pork ribs, pork butt, and whole chickens.
- For perfect color on chicken thighs, apply toward the end of the cook to avoid darkening.
- Try it on lamb—its sweetness balances the richness beautifully.
Ingredients
Ingredients list coming soon.
What meats pair best with Heath Riles Cherry Rub?
This rub shines on pork ribs, pork butt, chicken thighs, wings, and lamb. It also adds a sweet cherry twist to turkey and beef.
Can I use this rub as a finishing dust?
Absolutely. A light dusting after cooking boosts color and adds a final burst of cherry flavor.
Is Heath Riles Cherry Rub spicy?
It delivers balanced, approachable heat—never overpowering—making it perfect for both mild and bold flavor preferences.
Is this rub competition-approved?
Yes. As a multi-time award-winning pitmaster, Heath Riles created this rub to stand out on the competition circuit.
Ready to take your BBQ to the next level? Shop all Heath Riles rubs and seasonings here.
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.