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Trim any surface fat from the ribs.
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Rub all surfaces of the meat generously with salt and pepper.
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Put the ribs into a large baking dish that fits them all in a single layer.
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Drizzle the vinegar over the ribs and turn them over so they have vinegar on both sides.
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Let the ribs marinate, turning them occasionally at room temperature for up to 1 hour or in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
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(This longer marinating time may make the surface of the ribs turns grayish-white in spots.
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That is fine and the discoloration will disappear when they are grilled.)
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Heat a gas grill to medium-high or build a strong charcoal fire.
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Grill the ribs, turning them once, until well browned, even charred here and there, about 6 minutes per side.
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The ribs should be just a touch rarer than medium-anything less and they will be very chewy.
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Let them rest 4 to 5 minutes before serving.
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Tomatillo Salsa:
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This is a standard Mexican salsa that you find everywhere in Mexico.
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Tomatillos have a natural acidic and fresh note that gives them a little sparkle.
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(They keep that sparkle even after they're cooked.)
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Tomatillo salsa is a natural with the flavors of grilled meat, but it is a great do-ahead, have-on-hand salsa to freshen up anything off the grill or out of a skillet.
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Pull the husks from the tomatillos and wash them under cool water until they no longer feel sticky.
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Cut them into quarters and put them into the work bowl of a food processor.
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Add the onion and garlic and process until smooth.
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Add the cilantro, jalapeno and lime juice and process until the jalapeno is finely chopped.
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Scrape the mixture into a small saucepan.
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Season lightly with salt and bring to a boil over medium heat.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is boiled off and the salsa looks relish-y, about 15 minutes.
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Cool before using.
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The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
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If refrigerated, you may want to add a little salt and/or lime juice to the salsa before serving.
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Ease of preparation: easy