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 Pork Injection & Brine is the competition-proven solution for pork that stays tender, juicy, and packed with flavor all the way through. Built with brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, and savory pork flavors, this mix enhances moisture retention while delivering balanced sweetness and richness throughout long cooks.
Developed by Heath Riles during years of success on the MBN BBQ circuit, this injection has helped bring home countless trophies. Use it as an injection for deep, fast penetration or as a brine for full-meat moisture and flavor—either way, it delivers consistent results in competitions and backyard cooks alike.
Why You’ll Love Heath Riles Pork Injection & Brine- Championship-Proven Formula: Designed and refined on the MBN competition circuit.
- Balanced Flavor Profile: Brown sugar sweetness with savory pork, garlic, and pepper.
- Maximum Moisture Retention: Helps pork stay juicy during long, low-and-slow cooks.
- Injection or Brine Use: Flexible application depending on your cooking style.
- Works Across Pork Cuts: Ideal for shoulders, butts, loins, and ribs.
- BBQ competitors: Pitmasters chasing consistent, judge-friendly pork texture and flavor.
- Backyard cooks: Anyone tired of dry pulled pork after long smokes.
- Pork perfectionists: Cooks who want flavor built deep into the meat, not just on the surface.
- MBN-style cooks: Those following traditional competition techniques for injected pork.
- Pork shoulders (bone-in or boneless)
- Pork butts
- Pork loins
- Pork ribs for added moisture
- Competition pork turn-in boxes
- Mix the powder with water or apple juice according to package directions.
- Stir or shake thoroughly until fully dissolved.
- Inject evenly throughout the meat or submerge fully for brining.
- Allow time for absorption—at least 30 minutes for injecting or 2–4 hours for brining.
- Finish with your preferred BBQ rub before cooking.
- Use apple juice instead of water to enhance sweetness in pulled pork.
- For competition-style results, inject the night before your cook.
- Inject along the grain in pork shoulders and butts for even distribution.
- Pair with a complementary BBQ rub to build strong bark without masking flavor.
Is this injection good for competition BBQ?
Yes. This formula was developed during Heath Riles’ time competing on the MBN circuit and is designed specifically for consistent, competition-level pork.
Should I inject or brine?
Both methods work well. Injection delivers faster, deeper penetration, while brining provides even moisture throughout the meat.
Can I use this on ribs?
Yes. A light injection can help ribs retain moisture, especially during longer cooks.
What liquid should I mix it with?
Water works perfectly, but apple juice adds complementary sweetness that pairs well with pork.
Will this overpower my BBQ rub?
No. It enhances internal moisture and flavor while allowing your BBQ rub to remain the dominant exterior flavor.
Ingredients
Brown sugar, sugar, hydrolyzed corn gluten with safflower oil, sodium phosphate, maltodextrin, pork-type flavor (baker's yeast extract, torula yeast), granulated honey, hydrolyzed soy protein, salt, xanthan gum, disodium inosinate and guanylate, powdered sugar (cane sugar, cornstarch), refined soybean oil, smoke powder, yeast, natural smoky bacon flavor (pork stock, natural flavor containing canola oil, smoke and grill, garlic), citric acid, rendered bacon fat, 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.