Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Applebee's Baby Back Ribs

3 (1lb) racks pork baby back ribs cut in half
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp. dark brown sugar
3 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. liquid smoke
1/2 tsp. salt


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

Serves 3


Tip: If you like the ribs falling off the bone, add 1 cup of apple cider vinegar to water before placing ribs to boil.