Active Time

　　25 min

　　Total Time

　　25 min

Ingredients

　　2 tablespoons olive oil

　　2 lb sweet Italian sausage (about 12 3- to 4-inch links)

　　2 lb seedless red grapes, stemmed

　　1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

　　Accompaniment: sautéed greens with garlic

　　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 and cook, stirring occasionally, until sausages are cooked through and grapes are softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.