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.
Smoke Sweats takes Runner-up at Rib King NYC 2025
Rib King NYC 2025
Runner-Up
Smoke Sweats x Achilles Heat®
Following Smoke Sweats BBQ’s Grand Champion win at Brisket King NYC 2025, pitmaster Anthony Scerri returned to the podium at Rib King NYC 2025, earning Runner-Up honors with his competition rib, “The Bride.”
The dish featured St. Louis cut ribs smoked in almond wood and finished with “Ala-Brooklyn” white sauce, diamond dust seasoning, and Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp, whose smoky crunch and layered umami brought balance and texture to the final bite.
Rib King NYC 2025
Runner-Up
Smoke Sweats x Achilles Heat®
Following Smoke Sweats BBQ’s Grand Champion win at Brisket King NYC 2025, pitmaster Anthony Scerri returned to the podium at Rib King NYC 2025, earning Runner-Up honors with his competition rib, “The Bride.”
The dish featured St. Louis cut ribs smoked in almond wood and finished with “Ala-Brooklyn” white sauce, diamond dust seasoning, and Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp, whose smoky crunch and layered umami brought balance and texture to the final bite.
According to event coverage, judges described the competition as a true toss-up between first and second place, further highlighting the strength of the collaboration and the level of competition at Rib King NYC 2025.
Smoke Sweats ‘The Bride Rib’ featuring Achilles Heat Smoked Chili Crisp