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My Grilled Prime Rib Roast, made with a delectable coffee rub, is irresistibly juicy and perfect for the holidays! Save room in your oven for your side dishes and desserts by grilling prime rib. I'll show you how to grill prime rib roast so delicious, you'll want to make it this way every year!
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Best Prime Rib on the Grill
Prime rib recipes are a specialty of mine. I make it every year for my family and friends over the holidays, and love coming up with new ways to prepare it as a surprise. I've prepared it every way from roasting a classic rib roast in the oven to cooking it sous vide and smoking prime rib, so grilling it seemed like the obvious choice to try next!
I am thrilled to tell you prime rib on the grill was not only a success, but one of the most delicious preparations of prime rib I have ever tried. The coffee rub creates a stunning, flavorful crust, while cooking it on the grill gives the beef that smoky flavor we all know and love.
Grilled prime rib has become one of my favorite holiday prime rib recipes. I know when you try it, you'll agree that it's a stand-out! Give it a try this year and let me know what you think!
BBQ Prime Rib FAQs
A 4-pound rib roast will take approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes to grill to medium-rare at 130 degrees Fahrenheit. If you're serving a larger roast, you will have to cook it for longer. To do that, use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of the roast periodically after 2 hours and 45 minutes - you want it to come to 130 degrees Fahrenheit before pulling it off of the grill.
Grill prime rib at 275-300 degrees Fahrenheit for best results.
When grilling prime rib, place the roast fat-side up on the grill and close the lid. Keep it closed during the cook time until you need to check the temperature of the roast.
You can keep an unseasoned rib roast in the refrigerator for 3-5 days before cooking.
You do not need to salt prime rib the night before, but do let it sit after seasoning it for at least 20 minutes before grilling.
You will need about ½ a pound per person when the roast is part of a holiday buffet, or ¾ pound per person if it’s the main course. A 4 pound prime rib will serve approximately 6 people.
How to Cook Prime Rib on the Grill
- Allow your prime rib roast to come to room temperature; this should take a little under 2 hours. When ready, preheat your grill to 275-300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rub every inch of your prime rib roast with spicy brown mustard.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine ground coffee, paprika, granulated garlic, minced onion, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt. Whisk well.
- Add the coffee rub to the rib roast and cover it completely. Let it sit for 20 minutes to soak up the rub.
- Once grill is preheated, place prime rib on the grill and cook for 2 hours and 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees Fahrenheit on a meat thermometer.
- Allow the roast to rest for 15-20 minutes, then slice, serve, and enjoy!
Coffee Rub Recipe
My coffee rub recipe is easy to mix together and tastes incredible on a grilled rib roast. It uses ground coffee, paprika, granulated garlic, minced onion, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt, and when paired with the Dijon mustard gives the rib roast the most delectable crust.
Love trying new rib rub recipes? Try my classic rib rub!
Sauce for Prime Rib
Prime rib is at its best when served with a sauce. Try a classic au jus. You can collect the drippings from the prime rib roast on the grill by adding an aluminum roasting pan under the grill rack to catch the drippings.
I also love Creamy Horseradish Sauce on top of my grilled prime rib. It is an amazing combination of flavors.
What to Serve with Prime Rib
Recipe Tips
- Your focus should be less on time and all on the internal temperature of the meat. This means, you can have any weight, as far as the meat is concerned, as long as it’s 130 degrees before it comes off the grill. This may take more or less time, depending on the size.
- You’ll want to skip using the burners in the middle of your grill and use the two burners on the sides. Start them at low and then work your way up to the desired temperature.
- Don’t try to rush the cooking of this cut of meat, on a grill. It needs to cook slowly as it’s very thick. If not, it will cook unevenly.
- If you want to skip the grill, you can cook it the same exact way, at the same exact temperature, in the oven.
Serve with Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib and Au Jus for Prime Rib.
Best Prime Rib Recipes
- Oven Roasted Prime Rib
- Sous Vide Prime Rib
- Smoked Prime Rib Roast
- Easy Boneless Prime Rib
- Standing Rib Roast
Try more of my best prime rib recipes for the holidays! Start off with my tips on The Best Way to Cook Prime Rib.
For the leftovers, my Leftover Prime Rib Pasta is the best choice - or a Hot Roast Beef Sandwich!
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Grilled Prime Rib with Coffee Rub
Equipment
- Meat thermometer
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 Pound Prime Rib
- 3 Tablespoon Brown Spicy Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Ground Coffee
- 2 Tablespoons Paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Minced Onion
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
Instructions
- Let your rib roast come to room temperature, just under 2 hours or so.4 Pound Prime Rib
- Preheat the grill to 275-300 degrees Fahrenheit. Rub every inch of the prime rib with the spicy brown mustard.3 Tablespoon Brown Spicy Mustard
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Whisk well.
- Rub the coffee mixture over the entire prime rib and then let it set for about 20 minutes.2 Tablespoons Ground Coffee, 2 Tablespoons Paprika, 2 Tablespoons Granulated Garlic, 2 Tablespoons Minced Onion, 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper, 1 Tablespoon Salt
- Place on the grill and cook for about 2 hours and 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees.
- Remove from the grill and allow to rest for about 15 minutes.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Your focus should be less on time and all on the internal temperature of the meat. This means, you can have any weight, as far as the meat is concerned, as long as it’s 130 degrees before it comes off the grill. This may take more or less time, depending on the size.
- You’ll want to skip using the burners in the middle of your grill and use the two burners on the sides. Start them at low and then work your way up to the desired temperature.
- Don’t try to rush the cooking of this cut of meat, on a grill. It needs to cook slowly as it’s very thick. If not, it will cook unevenly.
- If you want to skip the grill, you can cook it the same exact way, at the same exact temperature, in the oven.
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