Herbed Lamb Chops with Homemade BBQ Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cinnamon stick or a pinch of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, peeled and quartered, root end left intact
• Vegetable oil cooking spray
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 packed cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons herbes de Provence
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
• One 15-ounce can tomato sauce or tomato puree
• 1 pound baby lamb chops (8 or 9 chops)