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 Sauce is the award-winning sauce developed in partnership with Checkered Pig BBQ in Martinsville, Virginia. What started as a kitchen experiment evolved into a rich, balanced, competition-grade sauce that has helped secure major wins—including victories in the Rib category at the 2022, 2024, and 2025 Memphis in May World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest.
This sauce delivers a perfect blend of sweetness, tang, depth, and spice, making it a standout on ribs, chicken, pork, brisket slices, or as a finishing glaze. Pair it with Heath Riles Sweet BBQ Sauce for the same flavor combination used on championship-winning entries.
Why You'll Love This Sauce- Championship Proven: Directly tied to multiple Memphis in May victories.
- Complex Flavor Profile: Sweet, tangy, and savory notes blend beautifully for competition-ready results.
- Extremely Versatile: Perfect as a glaze, finishing sauce, dipping sauce, or layering tool.
- Crafted in Collaboration: Developed with Checkered Pig BBQ for authentic pitmaster depth.
- Perfect for Pairing: Exceptional when combined with Heath Riles Sweet BBQ Sauce.
- Ribs (especially competition-style)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken—thighs, wings, breasts
- Brisket slices
- Smoked and grilled meats
- BBQ sandwiches and finishing drizzles
- Warm gently before glazing ribs to help it set into a glossy, competition-worthy finish.
- Mix 50/50 with Heath Riles Sweet BBQ Sauce for the same blend used on championship-winning ribs.
- Use as a finishing layer rather than a marinade to preserve texture and bark.
- Brush on in thin layers to build shine and depth without over-sweetening.
Is this the same sauce used in competitions?
Yes. This is the exact sauce used in the rib entries that helped win Memphis in May in 2022, 2024, and 2025.
What meats does this sauce work best with?
It shines on ribs, chicken, pork, brisket slices, and as a finishing glaze for any smoked or grilled dish.
Is this sauce sweet or spicy?
It leans sweet with balanced vinegar tang and subtle spice notes—crafted for broad appeal and high scoring in BBQ competitions.
Should I apply it early or late in the cook?
Apply during the final stage of cooking or as a finishing glaze. This helps maintain bark and prevents burning.
Ingredients
Ketchup (tomatoes, distilled vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, salt, spice, onion powder, natural flavoring), sugar, brown sugar, water, high fructose corn syrup, apple cider vinegar, distilled vinegar, worcestershire sauce (distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, water, salt, caramel color, garlic powder, sugar, spices, celery seed, tamarind extract, natural flavor), salt, spices, paprika, raisin juice concentrate, citric acid, vanilla extract (water, corn syrup, ethyl alcohol), sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, garlic powder and caramel color.
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.