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Title: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: 74redone on December 14, 2015, 08:50:24 PM
Hey guys I'm going to smoke a prime rib roast for my families Christmas eve dinner. I have never done one and thought I would get your guys input. I'm going to be doing a12-15 lbs roast. Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: SuperDave on December 14, 2015, 09:46:22 PM
A little known secret is that prime rib roast is the easiest smoke on the planet.  If you have an accurate thermometer, you'll have success.  I like 3 to 4 oz. of wood and 135 for internal temp.  This will give a solid pink from edge to edge.  Rub is very basic, either a Dalmatian rub or salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. 

One ready for the smoker
(https://www.smokinitforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe204%2Fdave_rce1%2FPrime1_zpse4cee0fd.jpg&hash=90805ccb61ee4b6e83ef7455163be34cdf120165)

Ready for the table
(https://www.smokinitforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe204%2Fdave_rce1%2FPR4_zps8adc1148.jpg&hash=3c0d5c24ca370f85106ed3723899d818a131dcbb)
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: DivotMaker on December 14, 2015, 10:20:05 PM
Start to finish - here you go!  Dave's right, easy smoke.

Christmas Prime Rib (http://smokinitforums.com/index.php?topic=1250.0)
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: Durangosmoker on December 15, 2015, 06:46:43 PM
I did one last year for New Years'. Seriously good, and yes, easy.
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: DivotMaker on December 15, 2015, 07:15:05 PM
Still haven't decided if I'm doing one this year for Christmas, Eric, but I'm about 98% sure! ;)   Odds are.... :D
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: 74redone on December 16, 2015, 07:38:52 AM
Thanks guys I can hardly wait! Merry Christmas!!
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: DivotMaker on December 16, 2015, 06:49:28 PM
Let us know how it turns out.  Merry Christmas to you, too!
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: 74redone on December 22, 2015, 08:13:53 PM
How long at 200 would a 12 lbs boneless roast take? I'm going to do the after searing trick to but wanted to get an idea of how long to get to 135-140. Thanks!
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: DivotMaker on December 22, 2015, 08:46:43 PM
Last one I did was 10.88 lbs, and took about 5 1/2 hours.  I have a 12 lb roast this year, too, and plan to allow 6.5 hours.  May be done sooner, but I can double-wrap in HD foil and rest in the cooler until sear time!  (Picture is just a teaser of things to come! 8) )
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: 74redone on December 22, 2015, 10:28:50 PM
Looks awesome!! I can hardly wait! Thanks again for all the help!
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: DivotMaker on December 22, 2015, 10:32:40 PM
So easy, 74.  One of my absolute favorite smokes of the year!!
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: BedouinBob on December 24, 2015, 03:45:45 PM
I'm bustin' out my 32 day aged ribeye roast for this Christmas. It is small (about 4.5 lb) but it will be sufficient for my guests this year. I have done the ribeye in the past and I have to say that DM's approach with the reverse sear is awesome. Merry Christmas you guys! Happy smokin'.  ;D
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: DivotMaker on December 24, 2015, 08:53:18 PM
I wanted to age one this year, Bob, but couldn't find a bone-in early enough.  Maybe next year...  You gonna use the 200, then reverse-sear method?
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: SuperDave on December 25, 2015, 10:46:37 AM
Tony, I get edge to edge pink without going as low as 200.  The one in the picture above was done at 235.
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: DivotMaker on December 25, 2015, 09:00:38 PM
Tony, I get edge to edge pink without going as low as 200.  The one in the picture above was done at 235.

If that works for you Dave, by all means do it.  200 works great for me, and I personally like the results better than the higher temp.  Comes out more tender.
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: BedouinBob on December 26, 2015, 10:49:12 AM
Tony, yes I did. Took my 32 day aged roast, rested it overnight with dalmation rub, garlic, and rosemary then into the #2 with 50/50 mix of oak and mesquite (5 oz total). Smoked at 200 deg until IT was 135 deg. Let it rest for 30 minutes and then into a 500 deg oven for 10 minutes. The result was wonderful. Buttery, tender, juicy, and enjoyed by all!  :) Your reverse sere method works great!
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: DivotMaker on December 27, 2015, 11:49:15 AM
Fantastic, Bob!  That roast looks wonderful!  Bet the dry-aging made it really, really good.
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: SmokinSusie-Q on January 18, 2016, 05:16:25 PM
I'm bustin' out my 32 day aged ribeye roast for this Christmas. It is small (about 4.5 lb) but it will be sufficient for my guests this year. I have done the ribeye in the past and I have to say that DM's approach with the reverse sear is awesome. Merry Christmas you guys! Happy smokin'.  ;D
I just bought a 4.25 boneless ribeye roast.  How would you suggest smoking it.
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: DivotMaker on January 18, 2016, 07:14:15 PM
Susie-Q, if you like it medium-rare to medium, smoke it at 200 until internal temp is 128-135 (depending on how done you like it.  I find prime rib perfect medium-rare).  Let it rest for 30 minutes, while your oven heats as hot as it will go.  Put your roast on a baking rack in the hot oven for 7-8 minutes to brown the outside; this is called a "reverse sear." 

Check out the link to Christmas prime rib, posted in my first post above.  This explains the low/slow/reverse-sear technique for beef.  Works great!!
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: SmokinSusie-Q on January 19, 2016, 06:32:29 PM
Thanks, Tony.  This seems too easy!  My boneless prime rib weighs about 4.25 lbs, and I tend to like it rare to medium-rare.  How long should I allow for it to reach 125 internal temperature. . .approximately?
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: SuperDave on January 19, 2016, 06:57:16 PM
I use a little higher cook temp, 225 - 230, and it roughly takes me 45 minutes to 1 hour per pound to reach 130. 
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: kz0m on January 19, 2016, 06:59:40 PM
Tony, yes I did. Took my 32 day aged roast, rested it overnight with dalmation rub, garlic, and rosemary then into the #2 with 50/50 mix of oak and mesquite (5 oz total). Smoked at 200 deg until IT was 135 deg. Let it rest for 30 minutes and then into a 500 deg oven for 10 minutes. The result was wonderful. Buttery, tender, juicy, and enjoyed by all!  :) Your reverse sere method works great!

Bob, that looks great!  Did you use a UMAi bag for aging?

Carl
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: DivotMaker on January 19, 2016, 07:12:58 PM
Thanks, Tony.  This seems too easy!  My boneless prime rib weighs about 4.25 lbs, and I tend to like it rare to medium-rare.  How long should I allow for it to reach 125 internal temperature. . .approximately?

Amazingly, it actually is that simple!  You're looking at about 30-40 min/lb at 200, so I'd plan on 2:15 - 2:45 in the smoker...3, tops.  You can double-wrap in foil, to rest, while the searing oven gets hot.  2-3 oz of wood and a water pan.
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: BedouinBob on January 21, 2016, 09:32:38 AM
Carl, yes I did. They really work well.
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: SmokinSusie-Q on January 25, 2016, 06:12:58 PM
Thanks, Dave
I was going to try last weekend but due to bad weather, I'll have to wait til next weekend.  What kind of wood and how many oz. do you recommend?
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: MicKM on February 02, 2016, 03:28:31 AM
Susie-Q, if you like it medium-rare to medium, smoke it at 200 until internal temp is 128-135 (depending on how done you like it.  I find prime rib perfect medium-rare).  Let it rest for 30 minutes, while your oven heats as hot as it will go.  Put your roast on a baking rack in the hot oven for 7-8 minutes to brown the outside; this is called a "reverse sear." 

Check out the link to Christmas prime rib, posted in my first post above.  This explains the low/slow/reverse-sear technique for beef.  Works great!!

Hi Tony
Just a quick question you might help me with. If you do a rib roast, do you want the smoke for more than the first 2 hours? Do you add timber to the smoker as you go, or put in the required amount and just let it go?
I'm trying to get my head in the right space?
Best regards and thanx in advance Mick M
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: BedouinBob on February 02, 2016, 11:05:31 AM
Hey Mick, no worries on adding wood. You don't need to! Just put in about 5 or 6 oz of your favorite wood, set 200 deg, close the door, and wait for the desired internal temp. Unbelievably easy!  :) oh, you probably want a water pan too.  ;)
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: SuperDave on February 02, 2016, 11:30:05 AM
Bob,
That's a lot of wood!  Tony says, "2 - 3 oz." and I'm usually in the same range. I've gone as high as 4 oz. and thought it was a bit much.
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: MicKM on February 02, 2016, 09:26:12 PM
Thanks for the feed back gents.

I was just looking at purchasing the rib eye, thought I would share with you the Singapore prices!!
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: DivotMaker on February 02, 2016, 09:36:33 PM
Wow, Mick!  Those prices are outrageous!!  As far as the wood amount (sorry, I missed your question earlier), I only use around 3 oz on prime rib (give or take an ounce).  Although it's a long smoke, I find that much smoke doesn't overpower the great beef taste, so I don't overdo it. 
Title: Re: Prime rib roast 1st time
Post by: BedouinBob on February 03, 2016, 03:16:38 PM
Yikes! And I thought Colorado meat prices were high!

Dave, I have always gone a little higher on the wood amount. I guess I need to try 3 oz and see what I think!  8)