2023 Memphis in May Barbecue Cooking Contest - Behind-The-Scenes with Heath Riles BBQ

[@markmelton8676]

that moment with Big Moe is what it's all about. The comradery, friendly competition and making lifelong friends. Thanks for sharing!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Was very proud of Moe, and it was a long time coming for him.

[@FishinDad-rb6ld]

Heath, You are a genuinely terrific person, through and through. Makes me proud to use your products daily and always recommend to everyone! Keep on keeping on! God Bless You Brother!!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Awesome! Thank you! God Bless you too

[@johndehart8787]

I must say you seem very humble and your people around you seem to love what they are doing. I use your products all the time and I do that because you make great ones. Stay humble

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

I appreciate that so much. Thanks for the amazing support

[@nathaneyears508]

This is great content Heath and top work showing your process behind the scenes. Much love and respect from Australia. “Did you say Pand” 🤣

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brittsbackyardbbqngrill]

One of the NICEST men I have ever met! Plus look at the product he puts out.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thank you so much, i appreciate that

[@chipper92]

Great content. No matter what the placing, I know ones things for sure. I’m sticking with heaths rubs and sauces forever. Nothing but the best.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks so much for the support!

[@TeddyT6]

Aww Heath I was pulling for you to get the top 3. You put in a lot of effort and hard work. I follow your tips and my ribs are pretty good. Oh well there is always next year. Congrats on making the top 10 list!!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Semmy27]

Thank you for all Mr. Riles. Learned a lot from you!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

You are very welcome

[@bobrbw1202]

Congratulations buddy. You make a hell of a great product and should be very proud in all of your accomplishments. Love using the products and really enjoy Shootin the que podcast and hearing the stories from all the other great cooks. Happy grilling!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

I appreciate that! Thank you

[@Mad_smoke_bbq]

Man this was an incredible video brother! Thank you for sharing

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks for watching, brother!

[@BrandonCarder]

You're the best Heath, keep up the great work. Thanks for making this behind the scenes.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

My pleasure!

[@walkintall67]

Great job, your products are always used when I cook!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Glad you like them!

[@JohnAllmond-zd7ur]

Respect love it and your rubs and don’t forget the butter bath thanks for everything

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Always, thank you for the support!

[@donbell8488]

Nice. I bought Garlic Jalapeno Rub from my local Walmart in Tucson a few months ago and use it on many things. Continued goof cooking Heath.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Sounds great! Thanks for the support.

[@BbqMikeG]

Your crew worked like they were your tentacles and you were the octopus! So many tasks choreographed to make it all happen. Great teamwork and leadership! Moe was cool too! Right on Heath! I can see why they named a candy bar after you!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

You got that right! I could not have done it without my team. Thank you for the support!

[@OKIEBBQ]

What a fantastic video! WOW! Thanks for the inside look.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks for the support and I am glad you enjoyed!

[@thisoldbelair]

Big congrats to the team!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks!

[@bigjplay]

Great video Heath! you're the man! I was waiting for one like this!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Glad you liked it!

[@BakersBBQ]

Good stuff Heath 👍🏻!!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks 👍

[@havingfun3619]

My favorite video of yours so far. Learned a little (as usual) and showed the judging side. Very interesting. Continued success.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Chris-qc6br]

Nice job brotha!!! Your cooks always look good. Thanks for teaching us back yard warriors all your tricks🤙

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks 👍

[@rcbrannonjr]

Love your dedication to the craft!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks!

[@tripp540]

Awesome video, great products, and great content! Keep it going Heath!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks! Will do!

[@t-birdsencbbq.7404]

Super cool video. You do have some mighty fine products.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Glad you like them!

[@jonhightower3505]

Congrats mate!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks!

[@randyhodge866]

Great video! Congrats

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks!

[@Artur_Khazin]

Hard work pays off, congrats!!!🏆👍💪✌

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks!

[@allieandbo]

Man if you ain't using Heath's products, what the hell are you doing? Congrats on another great showing Heath...you and your team. You make us Mi'ssippi boys proud.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

I appreciate that!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Cool video man! Awesome to see how you operate in the competition setting. I’m just getting into comp BBQ so this was helpful to see 👍🏻. Keep on keeping on buddy!!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@justinmcquaide4862]

I’ve never had American bbq those ribs look amazing

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks

[@BBQFREAKSHOW]

That pit is beautiful just like those ribs.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

It really is!

[@trentk268]

Gotta be good, gotta be lucky.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

For sure

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Gotta love what you do.

[@samsacre]

like the old man said about seasoning "Put it on like its Free"

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

That's it!

[@twatsonr1]

I really want to see Heath lock horns with the BBQ league boys. And not just Brad and Tim, all of the heavy hitters, ie Slaps, and Clark Crew. That’d be an awesome competition

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

It sure would

[@freightdawg6762]

Quite the Operation, That butter bath is delicious you could poor that over ice cream and id eat it

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Oh I bet that would be interesting.

[@markplacek6657]

Wow that's awesome besides being a pit master you've got to be a showman

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

It's a little bit of both. Have to be able to explain the cooking process and sell yourself

[@brianschneider671]

Most people aren't willing to work this hard, this is why their's doesn't measure up.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Gotta make it a lifestyle!👍

[@mikecoughlin4128]

I love bbq contests, the atmosphere, the comradery, the smells, etc. The subjectivity in the judging and the judging criteria itself drives me nuts. I only entered a couple small local competitions and would not recommend that. If you want to start competing make sure you at least enter one that has experienced, qualified, certified judges so you can get good feedback and learn from it. I vastly prefer the people’s choice variety of judging. I would however love to be a volunteer on a team like this.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

I tell everyone to always go for tenderness and give the judge the best bite. Many tips and tricks I've learned. Also, do any kind of judging classes or take pitmasters' classes

[@mikecoughlin4128]

@@HeathRilesBBQ good tips for sure. I mentioned qualified judges because I received comments like “too much vinegar” on chicken when there was no vinegar and “next time include burnt ends” on a pulled pork box. Not helpful, lol.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

@@mikecoughlin4128 It truly can be a crap shoot. Luck has to be on your side sometimes.

[@dariusbivins7251]

Something about this video doesnt sit well with me

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Sorry?