Sage-Grilled Eggplant

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant unpeeled
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.3 cup sage butter 
• 1.5 teaspoons salt 

Equipment

• paper towels
• sauce pan
• grill

Directions

1. Cut eggplant crosswise into 1/2-inch slices; sprinkle cut sides with salt.
2. Place in a single layer on paper towels; let stand 1 hour.
3. Rinse eggplant with water, and pat dry. Arrange in a single layer in a lightly greased grill basket.
4. Melt Sage Butter in a small saucepan over low heat; stir in pepper.
5. Brush on eggplant.
6. Cook, covered with grill lid, over medium-hot coals (350 to 40
7. to 15 minutes or until lightly browned, turning and brushing with melted butter mixture.