Sausage and Eggplant - On the Grill!

Sausage and Eggplant - On the Grill!

1-2 eggplants, sliced crosswise 1/2 in thick

2 tblsp melted cooking fat

1/2 tblsp fresh thyme

1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper

1/8 tsp salt

6-9 assorted sausages

Heat grill to medium-high. Brush eggplant slices on both sides with the cooking fat. Place in a bowl or shallow baking dish. Add the thyme, pepper, and salt. Toss.

Place eggplant slices on hot grill (or in grill basket). Grill until golden crust forms on the first side, 7-8 minutes. Turn and grill on second side, 6-7 minutes more. Transfer to platter and keep warm.

Arrange sausages on the grill. Grill, turning often, until the juices run clear when the sausages are pierced with a knife, 10-15 minutes. Remove sausages from the grill and arrange on one or more platters with the eggplant slices. Serve.