Pancetta Grilled Figs

This recipe (again from Steven Raichlen's Barbecue Bible) is crazy easy and delicious. Pancetta and figs have been paired together forever, rightfully so. Yet the addition of sage and grilling escalates the flavors to a whole new level. The figs stay juicy and delicious inside while the pancetta and sage get crispy and sumptuous on the outside. Yes, I said sumptuous.

Pancetta Grilled Figs
6 thin slices pancetta
12 ripe figs
12 fresh sage leaves
Bamboo skewers

Cut each strip of pancetta in half - each piece should be just large enough to wrap around a fig. Top each fig with a sage leaf, and then wrap it in pancetta, securing it with a bamboo skewer bu running the skewer through the center of the fig and out the other side. Skewer up to 3 figs together.

Brush the grill with olive oil and get the grill hot. Arrange the figs on the hot grate and grill, turning once with tongs, until the figs are heated through and the pancetta becomes crispy (2 - 4 minutes per side). Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.