Barbecue Meatballs

Meatballs

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Sauce

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Mix all ingredients for meatballs. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place in a large baking pan in a single layer and cook at 350° degrees for about 30 minutes or until browned. Remove and drain off excess fat.

Meanwhile, prepare sauce. Cook 1/4 cup chopped onion in oil until tender. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Simmer 10 minutes. Place meatballs in a crock pot. Pour sauce over, cover, and keep on LOW setting for serving.
Makes about 5 dozen meatballs.