Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Applebee’s Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs are a staple of their “Steaks & Ribs” menu, famous for being slow-cooked until they reach a “fall-off-the-bone” consistency.
Description
These ribs are pork baby back ribs that are slow-cooked to ensure tenderness. They are “double-glazed,” meaning they are basted during the cooking process and again before serving with your choice of signature sauce. The standard order is served as a Full Rack or Half Rack and typically includes classic fries and signature coleslaw.
Available Sauces:
- Honey BBQ Sauce: A sweet and tangy classic.
- Sweet Asian Chile Sauce: A spicy-sweet glaze with a hint of heat.
- Hot Honey Glaze: A newer addition featuring a sweet heat profile.
Price
Prices vary significantly by location and whether you are ordering in-restaurant or via delivery.
- Full Rack: $25.29 – $29.99
- Half Rack: $18.99 – $24.99
Calories
Calories depend on the size of the rack and the sauce chosen. The values below include the standard sides (fries and coleslaw).
- Full Rack (Total Meal): 1,260 – 1,410 calories
- Half Rack (Total Meal): 760 – 840 calories
- Ribs Only (Full Rack, No Sauce/Sides): ~920 calories
Ingredients
While specific spice rub recipes are proprietary, the dish consists of:
- Meat: Premium pork baby back ribs.
- Dry Rub: A blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Sauce Bases:
- Honey BBQ: Tomato paste, honey, molasses, vinegar, and hickory smoke flavor.
- Sweet Asian Chile: Soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, ginger, and sugar.
- Sides: Sliced cabbage and carrots with mayo-based dressing (Coleslaw) and deep-fried potatoes (Fries).
Nutrition
Values based on a Full Rack with Honey BBQ Sauce and sides.
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Total Fat | 73g |
| Saturated Fat | 23g |
| Cholesterol | 280mg |
| Sodium | 1,790mg – 2,450mg* |
| Total Carbohydrates | 68g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9g |
| Sugars | 13g – 37g (varies by sauce) |
| Protein | 84g |
*Sodium varies greatly depending on the sauce; Sweet Asian Chile is significantly higher in sodium.
Allergens
Applebee’s uses shared cooking and prep areas (including common fryer oil), so they cannot guarantee an item is 100% allergen-free.
- Soy: Present in many sauces and the oil used for fries.
- Wheat/Gluten: The Sweet Asian Chile sauce contains wheat. Fries may have cross-contamination.
- Egg: Present in the coleslaw dressing.
- Milk: May be present in certain glaze ingredients or cross-contamination.
- Fish/Shellfish: Generally not in the ribs, but shared fryers pose a risk.
