Italian Sausage With Red Grapes

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Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves: 4-5

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage

2 cups seedless red grapes, stemmed

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper

Heat olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook sausages, turning over once, until well browned, about 8 minutes total.

Add grapes, balsamic vinegar, dried thyme, salt and pepper. Cover, cook, stirring occasionally, until sausages are fully cooked through and grapes are softened, 5 to 8 minutes.