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 Competition BBQ Rub is the championship-level seasoning trusted by top pitmasters—including the rub behind 1st Place Ribs at the Memphis in May World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest. Built around the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy, this blend brings award-winning flavor to every rack, shoulder, brisket, and wing that hits your smoker or grill.
Whether you're dialing in a competition turn-in box or cooking Saturday ribs for friends and family, this rub delivers the same balanced, high-impact profile that professionals rely on. Every shake brings you closer to blue-ribbon flavor.
Why You'll Love Heath Riles Competition BBQ Rub- Award-winning pedigree: Crafted by championship pitmaster Heath Riles and used to win 1st Place Ribs at Memphis in May.
- Perfect sweet–savory–spicy balance: Layers of sugar, paprika, honey, savory spices, and a touch of heat.
- Versatile and powerful: Ideal on pork ribs, pork butts, brisket, chicken, burgers, and beef ribs.
- Great for comps or backyard cooks: Professional-grade flavor whether you’re cooking for judges or neighbors.
- Enhances color: Helps build rich, glossy BBQ color that looks as good as it tastes.
- St. Louis and baby back ribs
- Pork butts and pulled pork
- Chicken wings, thighs, drums, and whole birds
- Brisket and beef ribs when you want a sweeter profile
- Burgers and grilled pork chops
- Use as a primary seasoning on pork ribs or pork butts for a classic, competition-style finish.
- Layer with Heath Riles Garlic Jalapeño BBQ Rub to add extra heat and savory depth on ribs, butts, or brisket.
- Allow seasoned meat to rest 20–45 minutes before cooking so sugars and spices can set into the surface.
- Use as a finishing dust on ribs, wings, or pulled pork to boost color and flavor right before serving.
- Try it on brisket or beef ribs when you want a sweeter, balanced flavor profile instead of a heavy pepper-forward approach.
What meat is Heath Riles Competition BBQ Rub best on?
It was developed for pork ribs, but it also shines on pork butts, chicken, brisket, burgers, and beef ribs.
Does this rub have much heat?
It has a balanced, approachable kick—enough spice to stand out, but never overwhelming, making it great for most palates.
Is this rub competition-approved?
Yes. It helped win 1st Place Ribs at the Memphis in May World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest and is used by teams nationwide.
Can I layer Heath Riles Competition BBQ Rub with other rubs?
Absolutely. Many pitmasters use it over a base layer like Heath Riles Garlic Jalapeño BBQ Rub to increase heat, depth, and complexity.
Ingredients
Sugar, salt, paprika, brown sugar, spices, granulated honey, garlic powder, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, monosodium glutamate, refined soybean oil, oleoresin paprika, natural pecan nut type flavor, smoke flavor, natural flavor, natural char flavor, and less than 2% silicon dioxide added to prevent caking.
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.