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Applebee's Baby Back Ribs Secret Recipe

Applebee's Baby Back Ribs are the most popular item on Applebee's menu.  Our Secret Restaurant Recipe for their Baby Back Ribs tastes just like Applebee's.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, BBQ, BBQ Sauce, Lunch, Main Course, Party Recipe
Cuisine: American, BBQ, Southern
Keyword: Applebee's, BBQ, BBQ Sauce, Ribs
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 racks of Baby-Back Pork Ribs, each rack cut in half (about one pound each)
  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Cider Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Put ribs in a large pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat becomes fork-tender.
  • Mix remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring often, 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Line broiler pan with foil for easy cleanup.
  • Place ribs, meat side down, on broiler-pan rack, brush with 1/2 the sauce and broil 4 – 5 inches from heat source for 6 – 7 minutes.
  • Turn ribs over, brush with remaining sauce and broil 6 – 7 minutes longer or until edges are just slightly charred.
  • Remove from grill and serve hot, with dipping sauce if you took our advice and made 2 batches. ;)

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