Applebee's Riblets

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs 15 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    486 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Applebee's Riblets

You can make tender pork riblets like Applebee's with this easy copycat recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 teaspoon corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon hickory-flavored liquid smoke divided use
  • 2 pounds riblets or rib tips
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup water plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • barbecue sauce such as Sweet Baby Ray’s, optional
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the corn syrup and 1/4 teaspoon of liquid smoke. Add the riblets and toss to combine.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the salt, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper. Rub the seasoning over the riblets and let them stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the broiler. Broil the riblets 5 to 6 inches from the flame until browned on both sides, about 8 to 10 minutes per side. Remove from the broiler.
  4. Preheat the oven to 275°F. Set an oven-safe rack inside a rimmed baking pan or roasting pan. Pour the water and 1 tablespoon of liquid smoke into the pan. Place the riblets on the rack and cover the pan tightly. Transfer the pan to the oven, being careful not to splash the water onto the riblets. Bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until the meat is tender. Add additional water to the pan as needed. When the riblets are finished, discard the cooking liquid.
  5. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Brush the riblets with the vegetable oil and grill until lightly charred, 2 to 4 minutes per side. If desired, brush the riblets with the barbecue sauce before flipping to give the riblets a glazed appearance. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 486kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Sodium 1151mg (48%) Potassium 67mg (2%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 136IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 486 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 486kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Sodium 1151mg 48%
Potassium 67mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 136IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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