Figs & Sausages

• 1 lb. Fresh Brown Turkey Figs
• 2 whole Cinnamon Sticks
• 7 or 8 whole Cloves
• pinch Allspice
• 1 slice Lemon
• 1 cup Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 lb. Mild Italian Sausage
• 1/2 cup White Wine
• 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
• Cooked Orzo

Directions    

• Boil the vinegar, sugar and spices about 10 minutes.
• Add the whole figs and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• When ready to serve, discard the cinnamon sticks and cloves.
• Heat sauce separately from the figs
• In the meantime, sauté the sausages in the olive oil until brown on all sides.
• Add the wine and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Place the sausages on a plate with the cooked orzo.  Arrange the figs around the sausages.  Pour sauce over all.