Greek Ribs

The oregano in my herb pot is overgrowing, so I needed to come up with a recipe - how about some tasty Greek ribs for a Saturday afternoon appetizer or dinner if you prefer. Garlic, oregano, lemon and onions- now that is some serious flavour! Make the marinade in the morning and let the ribs soak up the seasonings all day.

Greek Ribs

by Laureen King from Art and the Kitchen

Prep Time: 20 minutes   Marinate Time: 4-8 hours   Cook Time: 1hr 15 mins    Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs. baby back ribs (side ribs will work as well)
• 4 tbsp. fresh oregano chopped (or 2 tbsp dried)
• 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
• 5 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tsp liquid honey
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp fresh ground pepper

Directions:

1. Remove skin membrane from ribs (this can make your ribs chewy and tough if left on). Using a sharp  knife slice under the skin and pull skin off meat. Cut meat into single ribs.
2. Combine all other ingredients in bowl and mix well. 
3. Place ribs and marinade in large ziplock bag, shake and refrigerate 4-8 hours turning occasionally to ensure all sides of ribs get seasoned.
4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line old cookie sheet with foil, spray with oil, place ribs with space between each.
5. Bake 400 degrees 5-10 minutes until ribs have a nice sear.
6. Reduce heat to 300 degrees and roast for 1 hour. 

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Ingredients

Remove skin membrane from ribs (this can make your ribs chewy and tough if left on). Using a sharp  knife slice under the skin and pull skin off meat. Cut meat into single ribs.

Combine all other ingredients in bowl and mix well. 

Put ribs and marinade in large ziplock bag, shake and refrigerate 4-8 hours turning occasionally to ensure all sides of ribs get seasoned. 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line old cookie sheet with foil, spray with oil, place ribs with space between each. 

Bake 400 degrees 5-10 minutes until ribs have a nice sear.                                                             Reduce heat to 300 degrees and roast for 1 hour.