Easy Smoked Prime Rib (Perfect Every Time)
Make the juiciest smoked prime rib with a simple garlic-herb rub and slow cooking at 225°F. Perfectly tender, flavorful, and ideal for holidays or grilling weekends.
Ingredients
- 5-10 lb prime rib roast
- 1 tbsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Remove the prime rib from the fridge and let it warm up to room temperature while you prepare the rub and preheat the smoker.
- Start and preheat your smoker to 225 degrees.
- In a small chopper, combine 1 tbsp fine sea salt, 1 tsp ground pepper, the leaves of 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme, 1 tbsp minced garlic, and 1/4 cup oil. Mince until combined and like a paste.
- Using a culinary brush, paint the entire roast with the rub.
- Place the roast on the preheated smoker, bone/fat side down.
- Cook until the roast reaches 120 degrees F (3.5-4.5 hours depending on size)
- Remove and cover with a foil tent while you increase the temperature on the smoker to 450 or as high as it goes.
- Place it back on the smoker and sear for 10-15 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 135-140 degrees F.
- Remove from the grill and allow the meat to rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing
Nutrition
Calories: 605kcal Carbohydrates: 0.4g Protein: 26g Fat: 55g Saturated Fat: 22g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 25g Cholesterol: 114mg Sodium: 666mg Potassium: 425mg Fiber: 0.1g Sugar: 0.01g Vitamin A: 18IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 18mg Iron: 3mg