Heath Riles Competition BBQ Sauce

Heath Riles Competition BBQ Sauce is a tomato-based barbecue sauce developed with Checkered Pig BBQ in Virginia. Sweetness and vinegar tang give it a place on classic pork barbecue, particularly when you want a sauced finish over an already seasoned crust.

Flavour profile

The recipe combines a ketchup base with sugars, vinegar, spices and Worcestershire sauce. Choose it for a sweet-savoury finish with acidity, rather than the thin, vinegar-led character of a mop sauce.

Best uses

• Pork ribs: brush over a cooked rack for a finishing coat.
• Pulled pork: serve alongside the meat so each sandwich can be sauced to taste.
• Chicken: use over a dry rub when finishing thighs or drumsticks.

How to use

Apply in light coats towards the end of cooking and allow the sauce to set over indirect heat. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct flames, which can scorch a sugary sauce.

Product question

Is this a rub or a sauce?

It is a ready-to-use BBQ sauce. Use a dry rub before cooking, then add Competition Sauce towards the finish or at the table.

Pack size

Volume: 473ml (16 US fl oz).

Storage

Refrigerate after opening.