Spiedini alla Salsiccia (Sausage Kebabs Glazed with Balsamic & Fig Preserves)

1. Prior to grilling, soak your wooden skewers in water for a minimum of an hour, to avoid them catching on fire. If you’re using metal skewers, obviously you can skip this step.

2. When your skewers are ready, slice the sausages into roughly 1″ sections. Assemble the skewers by placing a piece of sausage, a cherry tomato, a piece of basil. Continue this pattern two additional times per skewer. Continue assembling until all skewers are done. Lightly brush the basil leaves with canola or vegetable oil to keep them from burning.

3. Place kebabs onto your hot grill and cook until sausages are brown, turning as necessary. Transfer cooked kebabs onto s serving tray. Set aside to rest.

4. WHILE the kebabs are resting, into a small saucepan, add fig preserves and balsamic. Stir to combine and cook over low-medium heat until it reaches a nice smooth consistency. Baste sauce over the tops of kebabs prior to serving.