Smoked Prime Rib
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
451 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoked Prime Rib
Description
This recipe involves a 6-pound bone-in prime rib roast seasoned with a mixture of softened butter, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. The roast is cooked in an electric smoker preheated to 250°F with fruitwood for smoke. Slow smoking allows the butter and herbs to penetrate the meat while achieving even cooking. Removal at around 125°F for medium-rare is followed by a resting period under foil, letting the internal temperature rise and juices redistribute.
The final step is deboning and slicing the rib roast. The collected pan drippings add richness when spooned over slices as a finishing touch. This preparation highlights the natural beef flavor enhanced by aromatics and gentle smoke, ideal for special dinners or holiday meals.
Using a disposable aluminum pan simplifies cleanup and collects flavorful juices. Choosing bone-in prime rib provides flavor and the bones act as a natural roasting rack during cooking. Asking the butcher for a three-bone roast yields about 6 pounds, a suitable size for multiple servings.
Ingredients
- 6 lb prime rib roast bone in
- 6 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme leaves minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary leaves minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat an electric smoker to 250 degrees F. Load the smoker with cherry or apple wood.
- Place the butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Rub the butter all over the roast. Place the roast in a disposable aluminum pan.
- Place the roast in the smoker. Cook until a thermometer registers desired level of doneness (I like to cook to 125 degrees F).
- Remove the roast from the smoker and cover with foil. Let stand for 15 minutes. The roast will continue to cook during this time and the temperature will rise another 5 degrees.
- Remove the bones from the roast. Cut into slices and serve immediately with the pan drippings.
Notes
- Use a disposable aluminum pan to keep the smoker clean and collect juices for serving.
- Bone-in prime rib offers added flavor and helps in even roasting; request a three-bone roast for about 6 pounds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 451kcal | 23% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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