Applebee's Style Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Recreate the mouthwatering magic of Applebee's famous baby back ribs right in your own kitchen! This recipe delivers fall-off-the-bone tender ribs with a sweet and savory glaze that will have you licking your fingers. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend BBQ feast.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 130 mins
Calories 486.2 kcal
Protein 60g
Rating 3.5 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Applebee's Style Baby Back Ribs

  • 2 racks baby back pork ribs (about 2 1/2 lbs each)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup apple juice

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How to Make Applebee's Style Baby Back Ribs

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  3. Rub the spice mixture generously all over the ribs.
  4. Place the ribs in a large roasting pan or baking dish.
  5. Pour the apple juice and BBQ sauce over the ribs, ensuring they are coated evenly.
  6. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 2 hours.
  8. Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking for another 30 minutes, or until the ribs are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  9. Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

65 g

Sugar

133g

Fat

43g

Carbs

12g