Papaya Garlic Chicken and Andouille Meatballs

CATEGORY: Meat Recipe Name: Papaya Garlic Chicken Ingredients: 2 lb boneless skinless chicken 1 c papaya juice 1 c pear juice 1 T garlic 1 T ginger root 1/2 t salt 1/2 t pepper pinch cayenne Steps: * season chicken with garlic, ginger, salt, pepper and cayanne * bake at 350 for 30 minutes * boil juice down to 1/2 c * drain juice from chicken and coat with juice then return to over for 15 minutes or until done CATEGORY: Meat Recipe Name: Andouille Meatballs Ingredients: 1 lb pork, ground 1/2 T salt 1/2 chipotle 1/2 t cayenne 1/2 t sage 1/4 t nutmeg 1/2 t allspice 1/5 t black pepper 1/2 bay leaf 1/10 t thyme 1/2 clove garlic 1 c rice Steps: * prepare rice as usual with 2 c water then cool * mix rice with all remaining ingredients * form into meatballs * smoke until cooked NOTES: * This would also make a great meatloaf. * If you are unable to smoke this or cook it over a wood fire baking will work but miss some of the depth of flavor. Perhaps a small amount of liquid smoke could be added. * I prefer brown rice for this because it's mouth feel is more like meat. Though any other meat will work, to include wild rice