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Baby Back Ribs
like Applebee's®
Boiled, brushed with sauce, then broiled,
these ribs are tender and full of zesty flavor.

Serves: 2-4
Prep. Time: 1:15

3 lbs. pork baby back ribs - cut in 2-4 sections
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 Tbls. dark brown sugar
3 Tbls. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. liquid smoke (see Notes below)
1/2 tsp. salt

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-Place ribs in a large pot and fill pot with enough water to cover ribs.
-Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until ribs are fork tender.
-While ribs are boiling, combine remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
-Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring often, for 30 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
-Place boiled ribs, meat side down, on a broiler pan.
-Brush with half the sauce mixture and broil 4"-5" from heat for 6-7 minutes.
-Turn ribs over, brush with remaining sauce, and broil additional 6-7 minutes, or until edges are slightly charred.

Notes: Liquid Smoke is a natural flavoring used to add a smoky flavor to foods. The product is produced by burning hardwood chips and condensing the smoke into a liquid form. It is readily available in the U.S. in the spice or condiment aisle of a grocery store. There is no substitute for this ingredient; if you don't have it, simply omit it.

Make It A Meal: Serve accompanied by Bacon Scallion Mashed Potatoes like Applebee's® and Confetti Vegetables

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9 Visitor Comments About This Recipe Submit Yours Below!
  • Awesome ribs! This recipe is a keeper!

  • My family has never had better tasting ribs than these. We love this recipe!! I will never make ribs any other way.

  • I tried your Applebee's Ribs recipe. It was great! I made it for my family, we're a real bunch of carnivores. I used all the ingredients suggested. I find that if you add a little more brown sugar and you let the sauce reduce to become a little thicker, it makes it taste absolutely amazing! It may not be just like Applebee's, but their sweet and delicious. Also, if you let them marinate for a day or two after being boiled and covered with the sauce, they get really tender. I've made this recipe a couple of times and have had time to experiment.

  • These ribs were possibly the best we have ever had. I added just a little more brown sugar (we like a sweeter sauce) and a pinch of celery seed. Thanks for a great recipe.

  • These ribs were awesome! We rated them a 5 out of 5 napkin recipe!

  • I doubled the entire recipe and increase the brown sugar by two tablespoons and made 6 pounds of ribs last night. They were absolutely amazing! The meat was so tender from the boiling and the sauces was excellent. Great recipe. Thanks!

  • Very good recipe......My 5 yr old daughter who never eats Ribs couldn't get enough...The BBQ sauce is a dead ringer...Thanks!!

  • Wow! Incredible recipe! Meat was falling-off-the-bone tender, and sauce was wonderful! Had husband and 3 picky kids begging for more. I'll definitely be making again soon!

  • Extremely good used boneless ribs, boiled 2 hours will make over .Might try pork chops next. THANKS :)

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