Description
Discover the rich flavors of our Smoked Garlic Butter Prime Rib, a celebratory dish that transforms an ordinary meal into an extraordinary feast. Infused with a robust garlic herb butter and slowly smoked to perfection, this prime rib promises to be the star of any dining table.
Ingredients
Prime Rib:
1 (8-10 pound) bone-in prime rib roast
Coarse salt and pepper, to taste
Garlic Herb Butter:
16 ounces softened butter
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs rosemary, finely minced
2 sprigs thyme, finely minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Prepare Garlic Herb Butter:
Mix softened butter with minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
Season the Prime Rib:
Dry the prime rib with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
Apply the Butter:
Coat the prime rib evenly with the garlic herb butter.
Preheat the Smoker:
Set the smoker to 225°F, using hardwoods like hickory or oak for flavor.
Smoke the Prime Rib:
Smoke until the internal temperature reaches 120°F for rare or 130°F for medium-rare, about 3-4 hours.
Rest and Serve:
Let the meat rest for 20 minutes before carving. Serve and enjoy the succulent flavors!
Notes
Temperature Tips: Always monitor your smoker and meat temperatures closely to ensure perfect cooking.
Resting Time: Do not skip resting the meat post-smoking; it’s crucial for juicy, tender slices.
Wood Varieties: Experiment with different woods to find your preferred smoke profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 10 ounces
- Calories: 980
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 80g
- Saturated Fat: 35g
- Unsaturated Fat: 40g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 58g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg