Garlicky Pork Ribs with Greens

Summary

Yield
4 Servings
Source

Everyday Food, March 2006

Prep time1 1⁄2 hours

Description

Ingredients

8CloveGarlic (peeled)
1⁄2CupOrange Juice
1⁄2TeaspoonDried Oregano
2TablespoonOlive Oil
8 County-Style Pork Ribs (3 pounds)
2PoundCollard Greens (about 1 1/2 bunches)
1TeaspoonHot Sauce
1TablespoonVinegar
1 1⁄2TeaspoonSalt
3⁄4TeaspoonGround Black Pepper

Instructions

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.