This page highlights both the achievements of Achilles Heat® itself, as well as the chefs, teams, and creative collaborations that helped bring those dishes to life.
Achilles Heat® has become a growing presence within New York City’s food and barbecue community through award-winning products, chef collaborations, and competition dishes that continue landing on the podium.
O.K. Charley’s wins Runner-up at Brisket King 2026
Brisket King NYC 2026
Runner-Up
OK Charley x Achilles Heat®
Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp was featured in OK Charley’s collaboration dish at Brisket King NYC 2026, where pitmaster Nick Hancock earned Runner-Up honors and took home a trophy in one of the competition’s closest finishes, with less than a single point separating the top four teams.
The dish, “Pastranh-mi,” layered brisket pastrami with hoisin-dijon bacon pâté, crisp pickled cucumber and daikon slaw, and a finishing spoonful of Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp for smoky depth, savory crunch, and balanced heat.
OK Charley’s “Pastranh-mi” Beef Brisket Pastrami Banh Mi featuring Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp
Photo Credit: @schiffmaneats
Brisket King NYC 2026
Runner-Up
OK Charley’s x Achilles Heat®
Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp was featured in OK Charley’s competition dish at Brisket King NYC 2026, where pitmaster Nick Hancock earned Runner-Up honors and took home a trophy in one of the competition’s closest finishes, with less than a single point separating the top four teams.
The dish, “Pastranh-mi,” layered brisket pastrami with hoisin-dijon bacon pâté, crisp pickled cucumber and daikon slaw, and a finishing spoonful of Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp for smoky depth, savory crunch, and balanced heat.
The collaboration showcased a different side of Achilles Heat®, demonstrating how the chili crisp can move beyond classic barbecue applications into more globally influenced, chef-driven dishes while still complementing smoked meat at the center of the plate.