Standing Prime Rib Roast.
Low-smoke a ten-pound standing rib to rare, then sear the crust hard and serve it unforgettable
Low-smoke a ten-pound standing rib to rare, then sear the crust hard and serve it unforgettable
Ingredients
Ingredients
- FOR THE PRIME RIB:
- 1 Cup (2 sticks or 226 grams) unsalted butter, brought to room temperature
- 8-10 Cloves roasted garlic, minced
- 1 Prime standing rib roast (ours was 10 pounds)
- salt
Method
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01
Trim the prime rib roast
10 minScore the fat cap in a crosshatch pattern without cutting into the meat itself — you want to help the smoke and heat penetrate while keeping that protective layer intact.
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02
Season roast with rubs and salt
5 minUse 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp Cattle Drive per pound.
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03
Let rubs sit on roast
20 minCan refrigerate overnight for deeper penetration.
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04
Set up smoker to 150-160°F
15 minUse a combination of offset firebox and water pan to hold steady temperature; you're aiming for that low, even heat that renders fat slowly without any color on the meat until the final sear.
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05
Smoke roast until internal temp 120°F
4h mTime varies by size; 10 lb roast roughly 4 hours.
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06
Make garlic butter compound
5 minCombine butter, roasted garlic, and spice to taste.
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07
Preheat grill to high direct heat
15 minStart 45 min before roast hits 120°F.
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08
Rub roast with garlic butter
2 minButter melts immediately; move quickly.
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09
Sear roast on grill 1-3 min per side
8 minFour sides total; adjust time for desired bark.
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10
Rest roast before carving
10 minTent it loosely with foil and let the carryover heat do its work — you'll see the internal temp climb 3-5 degrees while the juices redistribute, which keeps every slice tender instead of weeping onto the plate.
From Mike's Notebook
Salt by weight, not feel—a ten-pound roast needs five tablespoons total, spread across overnight resting.
Preheat your grill 45 minutes early so the sear happens fast enough the butter doesn't burn.
Rest the roast ten minutes after searing or the garlic butter runs straight onto the plate.
Nutrition
Estimated · 1 serving · calculated from the ingredient list, not lab-tested.
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