BBQ Venison Meatballs

• Meatballs
• 1 pound ground venison (may substitute elk or beef)
• ½ cup 2% milk
• ¾ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup minced fresh onion
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Sauce
• *1 cup ketchup
• *½ cup water
• *½ cup grated onion
• *2 tablespoons vinegar
• *¼ cup brown sugar
• *¼ teaspoon black pepper

Combine venison, milk, oats, onion, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Use a sturdy spoon or clean hands to mix well. Shape meat mixture into 12 1-inch balls, and place in a shallow 9-by-13-inch baking pan. *Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Pour sauce over meatballs. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 1 hour, turning over twice.