Heath Riles & Kosmo's Q on the BBQ Grind — What's Cookin' with The McLemore Boys

Episode 15 of What's Cookin' with The McLemore Boys.

We're live from the Key West BBQ Invitational with two of the most decorated names in competition barbecue. Heath Riles breaks down what it actually takes to win 80+ grand championships and why ribs are harder to cook than whole hog. Darian from Kosmo's Q tells the story of the single PayPal notification that told him he had a real business — and explains why shotgun shells need to go away forever.

Guests: Heath Riles (@HeathRilesBBQ) — Grand champion pitmaster, competing since 1996/97, owner of Heath Riles BBQ rubs and sauces. Darian, Kosmo's Q (@KosmosQ) — 13+ world championship pitmaster and founder of Kosmo's Q.

In this episode:

The week-by-week grind of a 40-contest competition season, prepped and frozen days in advanceWhy ribs — not whole hog — are the hardest protein to win with, and the science behind itThe exact moment a PayPal notification told Darian he had a real business on his handsA pita bread, peanut butter, and Lay's potato chip creation you have to try at homeFaith, Family, Food, Fun, Freedom. This episode supports the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation — we're proud to serve as culinary ambassadors for this event. From our table to yours, God bless.