Recipes, Tips, and Cooking Ideas

Some recipes don’t fit neatly into one category, but they’re still too good not to share. This collection brings together a mix of creative BBQ recipes, helpful cooking tips, and unique backyard ideas from Heath Riles. From experimenting with new flavors to learning practical grilling and smoking techniques, these posts are packed with inspiration to help you try something new on the smoker or grill.
How to Throw a BBQ: Heath Riles’ Summer BBQ Ideas
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How to Throw a BBQ: Heath Riles’ Summer BBQ Ideas

Heath Riles’ Summer BBQ Ideas When summer arrives, it's time to fire up the grill, gather friends and family, and enjoy...

2024 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Recap
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2024 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Recap

2024 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Recap WATCH VIDEO HERE! Did you hear? Heath Riles BBQ won...

What is a Butter Bath? How to Use It
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What is a Butter Bath? How to Use It

Our Guide to Butter Baths In the barbecue world, achieving the perfect balance of flavor, moisture, and tenderness is the ultimate...

How to Trim a Pork Butt in 3 Easy Steps
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How to Trim a Pork Butt in 3 Easy Steps

Pork Butts are some of the most straightforward cuts of meat to smoke. Pitmasters worldwide have fallen in love with...

The Best Seasonings for All Parts of the Pizza
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The Best Seasonings for All Parts of the Pizza

The Best Pizza Seasonings When it comes to pizza-making, seasonings play a vital role in elevating the flavors of every...

BBQ Glazes: In-Depth Look at Our Glazes
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BBQ Glazes: In-Depth Look at Our Glazes

BBQ Glazes: Brush on Flavor In the realm of barbecue, few elements are as elevating as a well-executed glaze. It's...

BBQ and Romance: Our Top 3 Valentine's Day Dinner Ideas
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BBQ and Romance: Our Top 3 Valentine's Day Dinner Ideas

What to Cook for Valentine’s Day Dinner Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and indulge in delicious food...

How to Brine Chicken: Our Guide to the Best Chicken Injection & Brine
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How to Brine Chicken: Our Guide to the Best Chicken Injection & Brine

Why Brine Chicken? In the barbecue world, achieving perfectly juicy and flavorful chicken can often feel like an unattainable goal....

Our Guide to BBQ Seasoning
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Our Guide to BBQ Seasoning

Flavor Foundations: BBQ Rubs & Seasonings When it comes to grilling and barbecuing, one thing is clear: seasoning is the...

The Best BBQ Sauces: How to Choose
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The Best BBQ Sauces: How to Choose

The Best BBQ Sauces Barbecue sauces play a pivotal role in grilling, turning the ordinary into something extraordinary. Choosing the...

How to Trim a Competition Style Brisket with Pitmaster Heath Riles
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How to Trim a Competition Style Brisket with Pitmaster Heath Riles

Today, I’m taking a note from my playbook and teaching you how to trim a competition style brisket. This isn’t...

How to Trim St. Louis Style Ribs with BBQ Pitmaster Heath Riles
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How to Trim St. Louis Style Ribs with BBQ Pitmaster Heath Riles

Today, we’re taking a break from our usual mouthwatering recipes to help you hone a skill every pitmaster should possess:...

2024 Smokin Brothers When Pigs Fly Indoor BBQ Bash Recap
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2024 Smokin Brothers When Pigs Fly Indoor BBQ Bash Recap

One of the best parts about my job (aside from all the tasty BBQ!) is having the opportunity to give...

Heath's 7 Must-Have BBQ Tools: To Make You Feel Like a Pitmaster!
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Heath's 7 Must-Have BBQ Tools: To Make You Feel Like a Pitmaster!

The right tools can make or break your BBQ session. Over the years, I’ve amassed a great variety of thermometers,...