Moroccan-Spiced Barbecue Sauce With Bourbon Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
• 1 1/2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons whole green cardamom pods
• 3/4 teaspoon whole cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 2 whole star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 cup bourbon
• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried lavender
• 1 1/2 teaspoons whole green peppercorns (if in brine, drain and rinse before using)
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 small serrano chiles, stem removed, halved lengthwise
• 2 small garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/4 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems roughly chopped