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Applebee's Riblets
You can make tender pork riblets like Applebee's with this easy copycat recipe.
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the corn syrup and 1/4 teaspoon of liquid smoke. Add the riblets and toss to combine.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.