Applebee's® Baby Back Ribs (copycat)

I'll be posting a few "copycat" recipes that represent someone's best effort to reconstruct favorites from famous restaurants. Please note that the restaurant names are registered trademarks owned by their parent companies and that these recipes are not endorsed by them. Eventually I may publish a collection of these copycats if there is a demand. Please leave a comment here if you're interested.

3 racks pork baby back ribs (about 1 lb ea), each cut 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

Put ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until ribs are fork tender.

Mix all sauce ingredients together in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring often, for 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Heat broiler. Line broiler with foil for easy cleanup. Place ribs, meat-side down, on broiler pan, brush with 1/2 of the sauce and broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source for 6 to 7 minutes.

Turn ribs over, brush with remaining sauce and broil 6 to 7 minutes longer or until edges are slightly charred.

This recipe yields 3 servings.

Courtesy of Virtuous Recipes copycat collection.