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Competition BBQ rubs, sauces, glazes and injections from Heath Riles, Memphis in May Grand Champion in 2025 and 2026, with most rubs at $9.99.
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At a glance
- Memphis in May
- Grand Champion 2025 and 2026
- Rub Price
- $9.99 (16 oz. shaker), $19.99 (2 lb. bag)
- Injections & Brines
- $14.99 each, $40 for three
- BBQ Sauce
- $7 a pint, $19.99 a half gallon
- Free Shipping
- Orders of $125+ in the contiguous U.S. (no half gallons)
- Dispatch
- Same day on weekday orders before 2 p.m. CST
- Ships To
- United States only
- Returns
- Not accepted; damaged items replaced
Pros
- Proven on the Biggest Stage: Heath Riles BBQ won Grand Champion at the Memphis in May World Championship in 2025 and 2026, the first back-to-back winner in 42 years, and took first in ribs both years.
- Low Prices Per Shaker: Most rubs cost $9.99 for a 16 oz. shaker or $19.99 for a 2 lb. bag, glazes cost $9.99, and the beef, pork and chicken injections cost $14.99 each or $40 for three.
- Recipe Bundles That Teach the Method: The Competition Brisket, Chicken and Pork Recipe Bundles cost $49.95 to $64.95, and Heath walks through his cooks step by step in free video tutorials.
Cons
- The online store ships only within the United States, and free shipping covers orders of $125 or more in the lower 48 states with half gallons excluded, so Canadian, Australian and UK cooks need the store locator or a local retailer instead.
- Returns are not accepted because the products are food, and orders cannot be changed or cancelled once placed, so double-check your cart and address, and keep photos and the shipping slip if anything arrives damaged so a replacement can be sent.
The Verdict
What sets Heath Riles BBQ apart is that the rubs, sauces and injections on sale are the ones that won Memphis in May two years running: Heath Riles started cooking competition barbecue at 18 with a team in Ashland, Mississippi, and now runs his product company from Olive Branch. In May 2026 his team was named Grand Champion of the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest for the second year in a row, the first back-to-back winner in 42 years, and took first place in ribs for the fourth time in five years. The store sells the same line he cooks with: about 16 rubs, three sauces, six habanero glazes, injections and brines, Butter Bath & Wrap, and recipe bundles built around brisket, chicken, pork and ribs. It also stocks partner brands such as Killer Hogs, Meat Church and Malcom's, and Heath shows how he uses each product in free video tutorials. Pricing is simple. Most rubs cost $9.99 for a 16 oz. shaker, $6.49 for 8 oz. or $19.99 for a 2 lb. bag, and glazes cost $9.99 each or $27 for three. Injections cost $14.99, or $40 for three, and sauces $7 a pint or $19.99 a half gallon. The World Championship Rib Bundle costs $58.95 and the Competition Pork Recipe Bundle $64.95. For Thanksgiving there is a Cajun Turkey Injection & Brine at $12.99, and the store runs a rewards program and a military discount through GovX ID. Orders of $125 or more ship free within the contiguous United States, half gallons excepted. Weekday orders placed before 2 p.m. Central go out the same day by UPS, FedEx or USPS, and the FAQ allows 4 to 6 days in transit. There are limits to know. The store ships only within the U.S., so buyers in Canada, Australia and the UK must find the products through local retailers. Returns are not accepted, orders cannot be changed once placed, and coupon codes do not apply to half gallons, partner brands, merchandise or Build Your Own Bundles. Some rubs, including Competition BBQ Rub, list MSG, so check the label if you avoid it. There is no Trustpilot profile, and the reviews on the site are collected by the store. For a first order, a recipe bundle for the meat you cook most is the easiest start.
Competition BBQ Rubs, Sauces, Glazes and Injections From a Two-Time Memphis in May Champion
Heath Riles BBQ is the product company of pitmaster Heath Riles, based in Olive Branch, Mississippi; the store lists a phone number, (662) 804-7279, and [email protected], but no legal entity name or street address. Riles began competing at 18, has more than 80 championships, and won Grand Champion at Memphis in May in 2025 and 2026. The store sells his rubs, seasonings, sauces, glazes, injections and brines, bundles, knives and merchandise, plus partner brands such as Killer Hogs, Meat Church, Malcom's and BBQ Bob's.
On 1 November 2026 most rubs, including Competition BBQ, Sweet BBQ, Honey and Garlic Jalapeño, cost $9.99 for a 16 oz. shaker or $19.99 for a 2 lb. bag, with some at $6.49 for 8 oz. The Beef, Pork and Chicken Injection & Brine cost $14.99 each, Butter Bath & Wrap $9.99, the habanero glazes $9.99 and the BBQ sauces $7 a pint or $19.99 a half gallon. The World Championship Rib Bundle costs $58.95, the Competition Brisket Recipe Bundle $49.95 and the Taste of Everything Bundle $189.95.
Orders of $125 or more ship free within the contiguous United States; Alaska, Hawaii and half gallons are excluded. Weekday orders placed before 2 p.m. Central ship the same day by UPS, FedEx or USPS, weekend orders ship Monday, and the FAQ allows 4 to 6 days in transit, with a 2-day option at checkout. The store does not ship to Canada or abroad, so readers there should use its store locator or local distributors. Competition BBQ Rub lists monosodium glutamate among its ingredients.
Heath Riles BBQ does not accept returns of its food products, and orders cannot be changed or cancelled once placed. Damaged items are replaced when you email photos and the shipping slip to [email protected]. We found no Trustpilot or BBB profile; the store's own review system shows about 4,600 reviews, and Competition BBQ Rub averages 4.9 stars from 318 of them.
Heath Riles BBQ: what to know before you buy
A quick guide to Heath Riles BBQ, the rubs, sauces and injections from a two-time Memphis in May Grand Champion: the product lines, which bundle fits your cook, what shipping costs and why it ships only within the U.S.
Shipping, returns & warranty
Heath Riles BBQ ships within the United States only. Orders of $125 or more ship free to the contiguous 48 states; Alaska, Hawaii and half-gallon sauces are excluded. Weekday orders placed before 2 p.m. Central ship the same day and weekend orders on Monday, by UPS, FedEx or USPS, with tracking emailed on the day. The FAQ allows 4 to 6 days in transit, and a 2-day option is available at checkout.
The store is not set up for Canada or international orders. Readers in Canada, Australia and the UK can look for the products through the store locator or local retailers.
Returns are not accepted, as the products are food, and orders cannot be changed or cancelled after they are placed. If an item arrives damaged, email photos and the shipping slip to [email protected] for a replacement. No Christmas order-by dates were published as of 1 November 2026.
Heath Riles BBQ product lines
Rubs: about 16 flavors, including Competition BBQ, Sweet BBQ, Honey, Garlic Butter, Garlic Jalapeño, Honey Chipotle, Peach, Pecan, Cherry, Beef and Chicken, in 16 oz. shakers, 2 lb. bags and some 8 oz. sizes.
Seasonings: SPG, Burger, Steak & Chop, Chili and three wing seasonings (Buffalo, Lemon Pepper Buffalo and Parmesan Garlic).
Sauces and glazes: Competition, Sweet and Tangy Vinegar BBQ sauces in pints and half gallons, and six habanero glazes such as Apple Habanero and Hot Honey Peach.
Injections and brines: Beef, Pork, Chicken and Cajun Turkey, plus Butter Bath & Wrap.
The store also sells knives, heat-resistant gloves, pink butcher paper, brining bags, YETI-branded drinkware and apparel, and partner brands such as Killer Hogs, Meat Church, Malcom's and BBQ Bob's.
How to choose a rub or bundle
Start with the meat you cook most. The Competition Brisket Recipe Bundle ($49.95), Chicken Recipe Bundle ($53.95) and Pork Recipe Bundle ($64.95) each group the products Heath uses for that cook. For ribs, the World Championship Rib Bundle ($58.95) holds two sauces, three rubs, Apple Habanero Glaze and Butter Bath & Wrap.
If you want one shaker for everything, Competition BBQ Rub is the house all-rounder for pork, beef and chicken, while SPG and Steak & Chop suit steaks and burgers. For a holiday turkey, the Cajun Turkey Injection & Brine costs $12.99 and brining bags $6.99 for two.
Read each label if you have dietary needs: Competition BBQ Rub, for example, lists monosodium glutamate and soybean oil.
Deals & pricing
Most rubs cost $9.99 for a 16 oz. shaker and $19.99 for a 2 lb. bag, and the shaker-plus-bag combo costs $27. Glazes cost $9.99, or $27 for three and $54 for six. Injections cost $14.99, or $40 for three. Sauces cost $7 a pint or $19.99 a half gallon.
The store runs a rewards program and a military discount through GovX ID. Coupon codes do not work on half gallons, partner brands, Build Your Own Bundles, merchandise or gift cards. We do not list codes we cannot verify. To hear about real price drops before Black Friday, set an alert on /watchlist/.
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Heath Riles BBQ: questions people ask
Straight answers about Heath Riles BBQ, then how this review was written and stays independent.
About Heath Riles BBQ
Is Heath Riles BBQ legit?
Yes. Heath Riles BBQ is the product line of pitmaster Heath Riles of Olive Branch, Mississippi, whose team won Grand Champion at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in 2025 and 2026, as the contest's own winners list shows. The store has no Trustpilot profile, but its own review system lists about 4,600 reviews, and the products are also sold through retailers such as Walmart.com.
Does Heath Riles BBQ ship to Canada?
No. The online store says it is not set up to ship to Canada or internationally, and it ships within the United States only. Buyers in Canada, Australia, the UK and Europe should use the store locator or a local retailer; its listed distributors are Gospel BBQ in Canada, The Barbecue Company in Australia and South Side BBQ in Europe.
What is Heath Riles BBQ's return policy?
Heath Riles BBQ does not accept returns, because its rubs, sauces and injections are food products, and orders cannot be changed or cancelled once placed. If something arrives damaged, email photos of the item and the shipping slip to [email protected] and the store will process a replacement. It is not responsible for theft or packages sent to a wrong address.
How fast does Heath Riles BBQ ship?
Weekday orders placed before 2 p.m. Central ship the same day, and weekend orders ship on Monday, by UPS, FedEx or USPS with tracking emailed that day. The FAQ allows 4 to 6 days in transit, and a 2-day option is offered: a Monday order arrives Wednesday. Orders of $125 or more ship free within the contiguous United States.
What is in the World Championship Rib Bundle?
The $58.95 bundle holds the products behind Heath's rib wins: one pint each of Sweet BBQ Sauce and Competition BBQ Sauce, Garlic Jalapeño Rub (12 oz.), Honey Chipotle Rub (12 oz.), Competition BBQ Rub (10 oz.), Apple Habanero BBQ Glaze (12 oz.) and Butter Bath & Wrap (16 oz.).
Do Heath Riles rubs contain MSG?
Some do. The Competition BBQ Rub lists monosodium glutamate, along with sugar, salt, paprika, brown sugar, granulated honey, garlic, onion, soybean oil and smoke flavor. Ingredients differ by flavor, so read the ingredient list on each product page before you buy if you avoid MSG or have allergies.
About this review
Is this Heath Riles BBQ review sponsored?
No. Heath Riles BBQ did not pay for this write-up, see it before publication, or have any say in the verdict. If we earn anything it is a commission after you buy, and it comes out of the merchant’s margin rather than your price.
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