Mini Venison Meatballs with Cranberry BBQ Glaze

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground venison
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 small yellow onion, minced
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme