Garlicky Pork Ribs with Greens

Total Time: 1 1⁄2 hours
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: Everyday Food, March 2006
Category: Pork

Ingredients
8 cloves Garlic (peeled)
1⁄2 cup Orange Juice
1⁄2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
8 whole County-Style Pork Ribs (3 pounds)
2 pounds Collard Greens (about 1 1/2 bunches)
1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
1 tablespoon Vinegar
1 1⁄2 teaspoon Salt
3⁄4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. In a blender, combine garlic, juice, oregano, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; puree until smooth. Transfer puree to a bowl; add ribs, and toss to coat. Set aside.
  2. Chop collards crosswise into 2-inch pieces (including stems). Wash collards, and transfer them to a roasting pan, leaving water clinging to the leaves. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and hot sauce; toss to combine, and spread in an even layer.
  3. Arrange ribs on top of collards, and cover ribs with any remaining puree. Roast, stirring collards occasionally, until ribs are well browned and tender (a knife should easily pierce ribs), 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer ribs to a platter. Stir vinegar into collards. Serve.