Applebee's Style Baby Back Ribs
Recreate the magic of your favorite restaurant with these tender and flavorful Applebee’s Style Baby Back Ribs. This crowd-pleasing recipe starts with juicy racks of baby back ribs coated in a smoky, sweet rub of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar. Slow-baked to perfection, the ribs are finished with a sticky honey-barbecue glaze infused with apple cider vinegar for tangy decadence. Whether grilled or broiled for that signature caramelized finish, these ribs are fall-off-the-bone delicious and perfect for casual family dinners or summer cookouts. Serve them with additional glaze for dipping, and watch them disappear in no time. Keywords: Applebee’s baby back ribs recipe, barbecue ribs, honey-glazed ribs, tender oven-baked ribs.
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Ingredients
- 2 racks Baby back ribs
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Step 2
Remove the membrane from the back of the baby back ribs by carefully loosening it with a knife and peeling it off.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and brown sugar.
Step 4
Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs, making sure to coat them evenly.
Step 5
Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Cover the ribs with another layer of foil, sealing the edges tightly to create a packet.
Step 6
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours until they are tender and cooked through.
Step 7
While the ribs bake, prepare the barbecue glaze by combining the barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until well combined and slightly thickened. Set aside.
Step 8
After 2 1/2 hours, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully open the foil packet. Drain any excess liquid.
Step 9
Brush the ribs generously with the barbecue glaze on both sides.
Step 10
For a caramelized finish, transfer the glazed ribs to a hot grill or place them under your oven's broiler for 5-7 minutes, turning once and brushing with additional glaze as needed.
Step 11
Remove the ribs from the grill or broiler and let them rest for 5 minutes before cutting into portions.
Step 12
Serve the ribs hot with any remaining barbecue glaze on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2670.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6180.3 |
| Total Fat 340.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 121.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 1308.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 16661.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 382.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 314.3g | |
| Protein 366.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 18.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1039.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5912.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories