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Smoked Standing Rib Roast

Smoking a prime rib creates the most incredible flavor and crust. It takes just 3 hours to smoke a 5-pound prime rib following my smoked prime rib recipe!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword how to smoke a standing rib roast, smoked rib roast, smoked standing rib roast, smoking a rib roast
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 1136kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 pound prime rib roast
  • 2 Tablespoons coarse salt
  • 2 Tablespoons black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat smoker to 285°F. Mix coarse salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl, then evenly season your prime rib with the mixture. Coat the entire surface of the rib roast with the seasoning.
    5 pound prime rib roast, 2 Tablespoons coarse salt, 2 Tablespoons black pepper, 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
    salt added to prime rib
  • While the smoker heats, let your prime rib rest outside of the refrigerator to come to room temperature. This should take about 30 minutes. Don't skip this step!
    seasoned prime rib
  • Once room temp and the smoker is heated, add the prime rib roast to the smoker and cook for 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 130°F as read by a meat thermometer.
    prime rib cooking in smoker
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Sear each side of the prime rib for about 1 minute to lock in flavor and develop that beautiful crust.
    prime rib in the smoker
  • Let the roast rest for 10 minutes off the heat. After 10 minutes, slice against the grain, serve, and enjoy!
    smoked prime rib on a cutting board before slicing

Notes

  • If you have the time to let your roast rest for longer with the rub, let it sit overnight in the refrigerator after seasoning. The flavor will develop even more for an even better smoked rib roast.
  • Don't skip out on letting your roast come to room temperature. This is important to ensure the roast cooks evenly throughout.
  • A cast iron pan is best for searing, but if you don't have one, use your best pan for searing meat.
  • Heat-resistant gloves are important when smoking prime rib, especially when searing in the cast iron pan.
  • You can add oil or butter to the pan when searing the meat if you like. I like adding garlic butter!
  • Always let your roast rest after cooking for at least 10 minutes.
  • Always slice against the grain for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1136kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 101g | Saturated Fat: 42g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 44g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 2495mg | Potassium: 867mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 6mg