Barbecued Beef Ribs

----LA TIMES----
      8 lb Beef ribs from standing             2 c  Sugar
           -rib roast                          2 tb Soy sauce
      1 c  Chpd onion                          1 c  White vinegar
      1 ts Instant minced garlic               2    Bay leaves
    1/4 c  Oil                                 1 ts Hot pepper sauce
      2 ts Prepared mustard                    1 ts Barbecue spice (opt)
      1 c  Tomato puree                        2 ts Salt

  * Created by Great American Food and Beverage Co, Santa Monica. Arrange
  beef ribs on rack in baking pan. Saute onion and garlic in oil until
  golden. Add mustard, tomato puree, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves,
  hot pepper sauce, barbecue spice and salt and simmer about 15 minutes.
  Strain. Brush barbecue sauce generously over beef ribs, covering them
  thoroughly. Bake at 375 to 400F 45 minutes, basting frequently with sauce
  until beef ribs are tender and well done. Store any remaining sauce,
  covered, in refrigerator.