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Hickory Smoked Prime Rib

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Ingredients
  

Prime Rib:

  • 3-4 bone-in prime rib frenched for presentation, if preferred
  • For Tying the Meat:
  • Butcher's twine

Herb Paste:

  • 2 tablespoons rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons thyme
  • 1 tablespoon sage
  • 1/4 cup of your favorite beef rub
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/4-1/3 cup olive oil

For Smoking:

  • Hickory wood chunks
  • Water for the water pan

For Basting:

  • Unsalted butter melted (quantity as needed for basting)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and add hickory wood chunks.
  • Tie the prime rib with butcher's twine between each bone.
  • In a food processor, combine rosemary, thyme, sage, beef rub, garlic, black pepper, kosher salt, and olive oil to make a paste. Coat the prime rib evenly with this mixture.
  • Place a water pan in the smoker and set a wire rack above it. Put the seasoned prime rib on the rack.
  • Begin basting the prime rib with melted unsalted butter every 30-40 minutes after the first 30 minutes of smoking.
  • Continue smoking until the internal temperature of the prime rib reaches 125 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Once done, remove the prime rib from the smoker and let it rest for 25 minutes at room temperature, covered with foil.
  • Finally, remove the backside ribs and slice the prime rib to serve.

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