Honey Barbecue Riblets Applebee's

Transport your taste buds straight to your favorite restaurant with this irresistible Honey Barbecue Riblets recipe inspired by Applebee's. These tender pork riblets are perfectly seasoned with a medley of spices, seared to golden perfection, and slow-cooked in a luscious barbecue sauce enhanced with honey, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire for the ultimate balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. Basted repeatedly for juiciness and caramelized to sticky bliss, these riblets are baked until fall-off-the-bone tender. Whether garnished with fresh parsley or paired with classic sides like coleslaw or cornbread, this easy-to-follow, oven-baked recipe is guaranteed to become your go-to for restaurant-quality comfort food at home. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, this dish promises a crowd-pleasing, finger-licking experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:75 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork riblets
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Season the riblets with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub the spices evenly across all sides of the riblets.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Sear the seasoned riblets in the hot skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Step 5

Once all the riblets are seared, remove them from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

In the same skillet, combine the barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Stir well to create a smooth sauce.

Step 7

Return the riblets to the skillet, ensuring they are fully coated in the sauce.

Step 8

Cover the skillet tightly with aluminum foil or a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Step 9

Bake the riblets in the oven for 1 hour, basting them with the sauce every 20 minutes to keep them moist and flavorful.

Step 10

After 1 hour, remove the foil or lid and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).

Step 11

Let the riblets bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and caramelize.

Step 12

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the riblets rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 13

If desired, garnish with chopped parsley and serve with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, mashed potatoes, or cornbread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1767.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3607.9

Total Fat 210.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.2g
Cholesterol 635.0mg	0%
Sodium 7471.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 275.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 235.3g
Protein 168.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 298.2mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 3581.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.6%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 30.0%