Cocktail Meatballs - Once Upon a Chef

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup heavy cream or milk
• 1½ cups cubed white sandwich bread, crusts removed
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons finely minced shallot, from one shallot
• 2 small cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Finely chopped parsley (optional)