Baths, Brines, & Injections

For Chicken, Pork & Beef

Elevate your BBQ with Heath Riles’ injections, butter baths, and brines, transforming every cut into a juicy, flavor-packed masterpiece. Our meat injections deliver deep, even flavors, while our brines ensure moist, tender results, perfect for meats prone to drying. Indulge in the richness of a butter bath for a succulent finish. These techniques, once exclusive to pros, are now accessible for all BBQ enthusiasts, empowering you with the secrets behind championship barbecue.

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Full Flavor Techniques: Meat Injections, Brines & Butter Baths

Take your BBQ to the next level with Heath Riles meat injections, brines, and butter baths—pro-level techniques designed to lock in moisture and add bold, balanced flavor from the inside out. Once reserved for competition teams, these methods are now easy to use at home and perfect for cuts that tend to dry out, like ribs, pork shoulder, and chicken.

Quick guide to injections, brings and butter baths:

  • Meat injections deliver consistent flavor deep into every bite, as seen in our championship pulled pork recipe. 
  • Brines help meat stay moist and tender during long, low-and-slow cooks—especially with poultry and pork. 
  • Butter baths, often used in competition BBQ, keep ribs juicy while adding a rich, silky finish, like in our go-to baby back ribs recipe. 

Whether you're slow-smoking brisket or prepping for a backyard cookout, these tried and true methods help you achieve juicy, flavorful results every time.

Marinades & Brines FAQ:

What does brine do to meat?

Brining meat helps to tenderize and moisturize it, ensuring the meat remains juicy during cooking and enhancing its flavor.

How to marinate chicken?

For best results with Heath Riles Chicken Injection, mix 1/4 cup of the injection with 16 oz of chicken stock, water, or your preferred liquid. Shake or mix well. Inject 1 oz per piece of chicken, then pour the remaining mixture over the chicken and let it brine for up to 12 hours. This method is ideal for infusing deep flavor into 4–5 lbs of poultry.

How long to marinate steak?

Steak should be marinated for at least 2 hours, but for optimal flavor absorption, marinating it overnight in the refrigerator is recommended.