Best 6 Applebees Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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Applebee's barbecue sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. With its smoky, sweet, and tangy flavor, this sauce is perfect for adding a burst of flavor to grilled meats, chicken, and fish. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for fried foods, or as a marinade for vegetables. Applebee's barbecue sauce is easy to make at home, and it only requires a few simple ingredients.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

COPYCAT APPLEBEE'S BARBECUE SAUCE



Copycat Applebee's Barbecue Sauce image

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)



Applebee's BBQ Sauce Recipe - (3.4/5) image

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.

APPLESAUCE BARBEQUE SAUCE



Applesauce Barbeque Sauce image

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

ANNIE'S APPLE BUTTER BARBEQUE SAUCE



Annie's Apple Butter Barbeque Sauce image

This sauce is sweet, spicy, and I have yet to find something it doesn't taste wonderful slathered all over. And the extra flavor from the apple butter gives it just the extra boost to make it absolutely wonderful.

Provided by Kitten

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

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 ounce) bottle mesquite-flavored barbeque sauce
¼ cup steak sauce (such as A1®), or to taste
¼ cup other favorite steak sauce
⅔ cup apple butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring, or to taste
1 tablespoon grill seasoning
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cloves, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the barbeque sauce, both steak sauces, apple butter, onion, jalapeno pepper (if desired), garlic, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, grill seasoning, allspice, cloves, salt, and black pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until mixture is warmed through, then reduce heat to low and cook until onions are translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes more.
  • Reserve 2/3 to 1 cup of the sauce to use for dipping, while the remaining sauce can be used to baste while grilling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1322.9 mg, Sugar 26 g

APPLEBEE'S BABY BACK RIBS - COPYCAT



Applebee's Baby Back Ribs - Copycat image

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

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



Alternate Honey Barbecue Sauce With Riblets (Applebee's Copycat) image

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

Tips for Making Applebee's Barbecue Sauce

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the sauce will taste. Choose fresh vegetables, ripe tomatoes, and a good quality barbecue sauce base.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make barbecue sauce, so don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You might be surprised at what you come up with!
  • Cook the sauce slowly. This will allow the flavors to meld and deepen. Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for a more intense flavor.
  • Taste the sauce as you go. This is the best way to ensure that the sauce is the right flavor. Adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Use the sauce on your favorite foods. Applebee's barbecue sauce is great on chicken, ribs, pork, and burgers. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for fries, onion rings, and other appetizers.

Conclusion

Applebee's barbecue sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of foods. With its sweet, tangy, and smoky flavor, it's sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or party. So next time you're looking for a great barbecue sauce recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.

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