Anononymous 7-29-05

2 slabs baby back ribs, or spareribs

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup Apple Wood Chips

barbecue sauce (recipe follows)

Barbecue Sauce:

2−15 oz. cans tomato sauce

1/2 cup molasses

10 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons ground cumin

2 tablespoons dry mustard

fresh ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

Preheat oven to 400F. Rub cinnamon, cloves and pepper into both sides

of ribs. Place ribs on wire rack on baking pan. Bake for 3 hours

until tender. Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes. Prepare

grill. Place apple wood chips directly in the center of hot

barbecue coals. Baste ribs and place on grill above wood chips.

Cover, grill and cook for 10 minutes. Turn ribs, baste again and

cook another 10 minutes or until ribs are browned but still

moist. Barbecue Sauce: Combine all ingredients except

vinegar in saucepan. Simmer, covered, on low heat for 1 hour,

stirring occasionally. Add vinegar to taste and simmer for another

15 minutes. Chill at least 24 hours, or until ready to use.