Sticky bourbon & maple glazed pork spare ribs

Name: Sticky bourbon & maple glazed pork spare ribs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 tbs whole black peppercorns; 4 whole garlic cloves; 2 bay leaves; cold water, to cover ribs; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 tbs runny honey; 1/2 cup bourbon; 3 tbs tomato paste; 1 tsp cayenne pepper