Smoked Prime Rib
- Cooking Method: Smoker
- Cooking Time: 2 h 30 min to 3 h
Ingredients
- Prime rib roast, 5 to 6 pounds
- 4 tbsp - Melted butter
Rub
- 2 tbsp - Kosher salt
- 2 tbsp - Black pepper
- 1 tbsp - Rosemary
- 1 tbsp - Dill
- 1 tbsp - Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp - Onion powder
Preparation
- Season the roast with each of the Rub ingredients until all the surface is coated;
- Place on a wire rack with a drip pan and allow to rest for at least 48 hours in the fridge;
- Preheat smoker or grill at 275°; Preferred setup is with coals on each side of the roast for even browning;
- Place the roast over indirect heat with a drip pan; Add your favorite wood and smoke at 275° for approx. 30 minutes per pound; Mop the whole roast with melted butter during cooking;
- Pull the roast off at 130° for medium rare, 135° for a little more done; Wrap tight in foil and allow to rest 30 minutes before slicing – Finished temp depends on personal preference..The temp can rise about 5 more degrees once wrapped to rest; Use the drippings to make au jus or gravy while the roast is resting.