Atwood’s Lamb Meatballs

5 lb. ground lamb
2 1/2 lb. ground pork
2 tbsp. minced fresh garlic
2 tbsp + 2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. toasted cumin seeds
1 tbsp. hot pepper sauce
2 tsp. ground Szechuan peppercorns
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
7 eggs
4 scallions, minced
1/3 cup minced shallots
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup parsley leaves
2 tbsp. Chinese sherry wine
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 cup heavy cream
2 limes, zested