Barbecue Ribs

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. whole allspice berries
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 slabs baby back ribs (about 3 1/2 lb.)
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 c. fresh or canned tomatoes, drained
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 c. pure maple syrup or corn syrup
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp. hickory smoked salt and hot pepper