Prime rib roast 1st time

[74redone]

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!

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[SuperDave]

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


Ready for the table

[DivotMaker]

Start to finish - here you go!  Dave's right, easy smoke.

Christmas Prime Rib

[Durangosmoker]

I did one last year for New Years'. Seriously good, and yes, easy.

[DivotMaker]

Still haven't decided if I'm doing one this year for Christmas, Eric, but I'm about 98% sure!    Odds are....

[74redone]

Thanks guys I can hardly wait! Merry Christmas!!

[DivotMaker]

Let us know how it turns out.  Merry Christmas to you, too!

[74redone]

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!

[DivotMaker]

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! )

[74redone]

Looks awesome!! I can hardly wait! Thanks again for all the help!

[DivotMaker]

So easy, 74.  One of my absolute favorite smokes of the year!!

[BedouinBob]

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'. 

[DivotMaker]

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?

[SuperDave]

Tony, I get edge to edge pink without going as low as 200.  The one in the picture above was done at 235.

[DivotMaker]

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.