Applebee's Honey Barbeque Riblets

Directions

1. Combine all Barbeque Sauce ingredients in saucepan and simmer for 20 min.
2. Riblet (Rib)
3. Preparation: For rib tips ("riblets") and full racks, first season ribs with salt, pepper and garlic to taste. Then, sear the ribs on the grill/broiler till both sides are mahogany in color and the meat has begun to pull away from the bone (155 degrees internal temperature).
4. Place ribs on rack in deep pan/roaster. Cover bottom of pan with mix of water and liquid smoke flavoring (4:1 ratio of water to liquid smoke) without mix touching the ribs (it will make them bitter). Seal tightly with two layers of foil wrap to cover.
5. Slow cook in 275 degree oven till meat is tender. Time varies with how many ribs are being cooked, pan used and your oven temperature. Plan on anywhere from two to five hrs, but check to be sure. The slower, the better for this process. Just make sure an internal food temperature of 155 degrees is maintained. (To moderate cooking for small amounts of ribs, try covering ribs with minced onions, peppers and tomatoes. This also keeps them moist and adds a nice flavor).
6. When ribs are fully cooked and tender, remove from oven and finish off on grill/broiler till marrow in the bone tips "sizzles." Brush with Honey Barbeque Sauce just before removing for service.
7. Serve with your favorite side dishes. Applebee's serves their ribs with French fries, coleslaw and their special honey barbeque baked beans.