Smoked Prime Rib

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Season Prime Rib generously with salt and pepper.

2. Step 2

   Lightly coat grates with vegetable oil spray. Close cooking chamber lids.

3. Step 3

   Place 3-5 lbs. of charcoal, in center of the firebox. Open the firebox air vent approximately 1-2″, and smokestack damper halfway. With firebox lid open, stand back, carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light ash. (Approximately 20 minutes)

4. Step 4

   Once coals have ashed over, add wood chunks. Do not shut firebox lid until the smoke is clean, often called Blue Smoke.

5. Step 5

   Close firebox lid. Adjust the firebox air vent and smokestack damper to regulate cooking temperature. The ideal smoking temperature is between 325°F-350°F.

6. Step 6

   Place Prime Rib on cooking grate in the cooking chamber. Maintain a consistent cooking temperature by adding wood chunks as needed. Monitor the internal temperature of the Prime Rib throughout the cooking process. Rotate and flip every hour. Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 145°F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°-15°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.) About 3-4 hours smoke time.