• Cooking Time: 75
• 3 lb. ribs cut in serving size pieces
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp. dark brown sugar
• 3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. liquid smoke
• 1/2 tsp. salt

1. Put ribs in a large pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer
2. Meanwhile mix sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring often, 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.
3. Heat broiler. Line broiler pan with foil for easy cleaup. Place ribs, meat side down, on broiler pan rack, brush with 1/2 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 just slightly charred. Marlene

If you like the ribs at Applebee's you will like these. Not sure where I got the recipe or if it is really a clone.