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Whole smoked prime rib with slices cut
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Easy Smoked Prime Rib

My Smoked Prime Rib recipe is easy, tender, and so flavorful. Even if you have never tried smoking prime rib before, you can make this recipe!
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to smoke a prime rib, smoked prime rib, smoked prime rib recipe, smoking a prime rib
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 1141kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5- Pound Boneless Prime Rib

Our prime rib rub

  • 2 Tablespoons Coarse Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Black Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder

See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

Instructions

  • Preheat your smoker to 285 degrees fahrenheit. Mix together ingredients for prime rib rub, then sprinkle your prime rib with the rub. Be sure to cover every inch of the prime rib with the seasonings.
  • Let your prime rib sit outside the fridge and come to room temperature. This will take around 30 minutes.
  • Place on the smoker and cook for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet to high heat and sear each side of the cooked prime rib for about one minute.
  • Allow the prime rib to rest off of the heat for about 10 minutes. Slice against the grain and enjoy!

Notes

  • Always slice against the grain for best results.
  • The longer the rub is on your prime rib the better. In other words, you can put the rub on the night before and it will be even better.
  • Heat resistant gloves are a must when handling this recipe, especially during the searing stage.
  • Using a cast iron grill pan is the best, if you want those gorgeous sear markings.
  • You can add a bit of oil in your searing pan, if desired. However, I don’t use oil. This is simply a preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 1141kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 101g | Saturated Fat: 42g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 44g | Cholesterol: 228mg | Sodium: 2496mg | Potassium: 894mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 6mg