Best 8 Applebees Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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**Indulge in the Irresistible Flavors of Applebee's Barbecue Sauce: A Culinary Journey for Sauce Enthusiasts**

Applebee's Barbecue Sauce, a tantalizing blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors, has captivated taste buds for decades. This versatile sauce adds a burst of flavor to a wide array of dishes, from succulent grilled meats to crispy chicken wings. As you embark on this culinary adventure, discover the secrets behind Applebee's signature barbecue sauce and explore a collection of mouthwatering recipes that showcase its versatility. Learn how to prepare the classic Applebee's Barbecue Sauce from scratch, using simple ingredients that pack a punch of flavor. Unleash your creativity with unique variations, including a tangy Honey Barbecue Sauce, a spicy Sriracha Barbecue Sauce, and a smoky Chipotle Barbecue Sauce. Each recipe offers a distinct flavor profile, catering to diverse palates and culinary preferences. Get ready to elevate your backyard barbecues, family dinners, and casual get-togethers with the irresistible taste of Applebee's Barbecue Sauce.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

COPYCAT APPLEBEE'S BARBECUE SAUCE



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Barbecue sauce just like Applebee's does it. The secret ingredient is apple butter for a touch of fruity sweetness. Ready for ribs, chicken, or pulled pork.

Time 3m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/3 cup bottled apple butter
1/3 cup Catalina salad dressing
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until well blended. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. The sauce may also be frozen.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLEBEE'S BBQ SAUCE RECIPE - (3.4/5)



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Provided by crisscut

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp. dark brown sugar
3 tbsp. worchesshire sauce
1 tsp. liquid smoke
1/2 tsp. salt

Steps:

  • Simmer for 30 minutes. Broil, meat side down for 6 to 7 minutes, turn over and broil 6 to 7 more minutes.

APPLEBEE'S KNOCK OFF BBQ SAUCE



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My husband loves the BBQ sauce @ Apple Bees so I looked high n wide for a knock off.. n I found two different ways to make them.. just pick which is easier for you.. ENJOY!

Provided by AutismAJ27

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/3 cup apple butter
1/3 cup Catalina dressing
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients. Store in fridge!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 80.6, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 0.1

APPLESAUCE BARBEQUE SAUCE



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Applesauce gives this sauce a nice thick texture that coats well on meat. It has a sweet spicy flavor that is excellent on chicken or pork. It may also be canned in sterile containers for later use, or for giving as gifts.

Provided by YULANDA_US

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup applesauce
½ cup ketchup
2 cups unpacked brown sugar
6 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, mix applesauce, ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cinnamon. Bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool completely. Use to baste the meat of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 92.4 mg, Sugar 12 g

HONEY BARBECUE RIBLETS (APPLEBEE'S)



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This is the recipe for Applebee's famous riblets. It requires grilling (or broiling) the ribs, then steaming them to make them tender. It takes several hours to make them, but since they slow steam in the oven for several hours, it is a great choice for a party dish.

Provided by skigb

Categories     Pork

Time 2h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs pork riblets (or rib strips)
2 cups barbecue sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Season ribs with salt, pepper and garlic.
  • Place on a medium hot grill and sear on each side.
  • Continue grilling until the ribs are nearly done.
  • Place ribs in a broiler pan on a rack.
  • Fill the bottom of the pan with the water and liquid smoke.
  • Close pan or cover it to seal it.
  • Place in the oven at 275 degrees F. for 2 to 5 hours.
  • The longer you leave them the more tender they will be.
  • Brush with plenty of heated barbecue sauce right before you serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19382.1, Fat 1399.5, SaturatedFat 495.5, Cholesterol 5911.9, Sodium 8514.9, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 32.6, Protein 1634

ALTERNATE HONEY BARBECUE SAUCE WITH RIBLETS (APPLEBEE'S COPYCAT)



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This is a recipe I originally found in the Recipe Link but it's also posted in various other cooking sites. I include this recipe here, because Honey Barbeque is one of my favorite sauces ever! Advice: Feel free to try the sauce with any piece of meat, other than riblets ( my personal favorite is chicken legs or chicken in general ) but avoid hard and chewy meat like beef (unless it's your thing). You need something soft, try pork. If you favor more spice than sweetness, cut down on the honey and increase the spice quantity for a sharp difference. Also, you can use 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of brown sugar, instead of molasses. By no means whatsoever, don't mix the sauce with the riblets in any stage of their cooking. Simply soak them in the sauce just before serving. Water and fat that meat excretes during baking will liquefy and spoil your sauce. You can cook them altogether in a deep frying pan though, just over low heat. Matches well with side dishes like french fries, coleslaw and very mild blue cheese or sour cream dip. Enjoy!

Provided by TheGlutton

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h45m

Yield 1 large pan, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 kg pork riblet
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

Steps:

  • Preparing the Riblets: First, season the riblets with salt, pepper and garlic, depending on how spicy you want them.
  • Then, sear the ribs on the grill/broiler until both sides are mahogany in color and the meat has begun to pull away from the bone (155°F internal temperature).
  • Place the riblets on rack in a deep pan/roaster.
  • Cover the bottom of the pan with a mixture of water and liquid smoke flavoring (4:1 ratio of water to liquid smoke).
  • Apply the mixture strategically, so as not to touch the riblets (it will make them bitter), just cover the space between them.
  • Seal the pan tightly with two layers of foil wrap to cover.
  • Slow cook the riblets in 275°F oven until their meat is tender. Time varies with how many riblets are being cooked, the pan used and your oven temperature. Plan on anywhere from two to five hours, but check to be sure. The slower, the better for this process. Just make sure an internal food temperature of 155°F is maintained.
  • You can also try covering the riblets with chopped onions, peppers and tomatoes. This also keeps them moist and adds a nice flavor.
  • When the riblets are fully cooked and tender, remove them from the oven and finish them off on grill/broiler until the marrow in the bone tips "sizzles".
  • Preparing the Honey Barbecue Sauce: Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a saucepan and simmer them for 20 minutes.
  • Brush the riblets with the sauce and serve them warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21497.8, Fat 1543, SaturatedFat 546.2, Cholesterol 6516.7, Sodium 8905, Carbohydrate 89.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 64.5, Protein 1802.9

APPLEBEE'S KNOCK OFF BBQ SAUCE (2)



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Make and share this Applebee's Knock off BBQ Sauce (2) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AutismAJ27

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

18 ounces cattleman's original barbecue sauce
1/2 cup apple butter

Steps:

  • mix well. store in fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.3, Fat 0.1, Sodium 199.4, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.2

APPLEBEE'S BABY BACK RIBS - COPYCAT



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Baby back ribs basted in a sweet barbecue sauce. Serve with baked beans, fries and coleslaw. From America's Most Wanted Recipes - Copycat Versions of Everyone's Best-Loved Food.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs pork baby back rib racks (cut each rack in half)
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 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" to 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1424.3, Fat 107.3, SaturatedFat 39.6, Cholesterol 367.4, Sodium 1792, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 33.3, Protein 74.5

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
  • If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Feel free to adjust the spices to your liking. For a spicier sauce, add more cayenne pepper or chili powder. For a sweeter sauce, add more brown sugar or honey.
  • Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Making Applebee's Barbecue Sauce at home is easy and rewarding. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on chicken, pork, beef, or fish. Whether you're grilling, baking, or slow-cooking, this sauce is sure to be a hit. So next time you're craving Applebee's, skip the restaurant and make your own barbecue sauce at home.

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