Smoked Prime Rib
Smoked Prime Rib is the perfect holiday meat. It is topped with simple fresh herbs and slow smoked for delicious flavor for the perfect results every time!
Servings: 12
Calories: 834kcal
Ingredients
- 7 lbs Prime Rib
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary finely minced
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme finely minced
- 10 Cloves Garlic finely grated
Instructions
- Let the prime rib sit at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking so that it can come to room temperature.
- Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees F.
- Place the prime rib in an aluminum pan with the bones down.
- Mix together the seasonings in a small bowl.
- Coat the roast with the olive oil and then rub the seasoning mixture evenly on all sides of the roast.
- Place the roast on the top rack in your smoker. If you have a digital thermometer, place it in the center of the roast.
- Smoke the roast for 2 1/2 - 3 hours until the roast reaches an internal temperature of 100 degrees F.
- Increase the temperature on the smoker to 500 degrees F and cook the roast until it reaches 120 degrees F.
- After the cook time, remove the prime rib from the oven. Cover it with foil and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the roast against the grain is approximately 1/2 inch thick slices. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is for a rare prime rib. If you prefer medium rare, smoke the prime rib until it reaches 130 degrees F.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the beef is cooked to the temperature that you desire.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 834kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 4mg
