Forget the Oven, This is How I Make a Prime Rib Now
Ingredients
- Olive oil⅓ cups
- Thyme · finely minced3 tbsp
- Rosemary · finely minced3 tbsp
- Parsley · finely minced3 tbsp
- Garlic · finely grated15
- Beef · boneless8 lb
- Salt1 ½ tbsp
- Black pepper1 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 225–235°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix 1/3 cup olive oil with the thyme, rosemary, parsley and garlic. Set aside 1/3 of this herb crust for later.
- Trim excess fat from the roast, leaving some fat on the cap for flavor.
- Coat the roast on all sides with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil.
- Season all sides generously with sea salt and black pepper, pressing it in by hand.
- Coat the roast completely on all sides with 2/3 of the garlic and herb crust.
- Place the roast on the top rack with a digital thermometer in the center of the beef. Set an aluminum pan underneath to catch drippings.
- Smoke at 225–235°F until the internal temperature reaches 100°F, about 2½ to 3 hours.
- Raise the smoker to 500°F and cook until the roast reaches about 118–120°F.
- Remove the roast, spread the remaining 1/3 of the herb crust over it, and rest for about 20 minutes.
- Slice and serve.
Summarized from Chef Billy Parisi's video. Watch it for the details.
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