# Chicago BBQ Story Behind Riley’s Ribs Sauce

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Podcast: [Podcast Twins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcast-twins-7040337)
Published: 2026-05-12T19:34:53+00:00
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## Resource

Caryn and Antonio Riley join Podcast Twins to share the real story behind Riley’s Ribs, a Chicago BBQ brand built from family, flavor, homemade rubs, low-sodium seasoning, and sauce people kept asking for. From their funny Aldi’s love story to the family grill-off that pushed them into creating their own BBQ rubs and sauces, this episode gets into how Riley’s Ribs grew through backyard cooking, firehouse word-of-mouth, catering, and a loyal community that believed in the flavor early. We also talk dry rub ribs, homemade BBQ sauce, lemon pepper seasoning, food business growth, marriage, family, and whether Riley’s Ribs should take their Chicago BBQ story to Barbecue Showdown. Drop a comment: Are you team dry rub, team sauce, or both? Watch the full episode, share it with someone who takes BBQ seriously, and subscribe to Podcast Twins for more food stories, family business conversations, and real moments from the Twin Cave. #chicago #bbq #businessstory #bbqribs #bbqsauce #food #podcasttwins #barbecue #foodvlog #familybusiness #grilling #podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-twins--6330018/support .

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