How to Make Perfect Prime Rib

prime rib roast

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Lean cuts are lower in fat; chuck roast is more budget-friendly.

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Introduce the dish as smoked prime rib.

Discuss the cost and size of prime rib roast.

Show the 7 lb Select Grade prime rib roast purchased for $31.

Lightly coat the roast with avocado oil.

Mix salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a 1:1 ratio.

Season the entire roast generously with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder mix.

Prepare the smoker, which takes about 30 to 40 minutes to heat up.

Set the smoker temperature to 250°F (121°C).

Place the meat by the smoke stack side of the smoker.

Cook until the internal temperature reaches 120°F (49°C).

Check the internal temperature after 2 hours; it should be at 86°F (30°C).

After 3 hours and 20 minutes, check the internal temperature again; it should be at 118°F (48°C).

Remove the meat from the heat and let it rest for about 20 minutes.

Prepare to sear the meat using the grill grate in the firebox of the smoker.

Sear each side of the roast for about 1 to 1.5 minutes on all four sides.

Slice off the rib bones carefully.

Slice into the middle of the roast to check doneness; it should be pink from edge to edge with juices oozing out.

Taste the first bite and describe it as tender with plenty of juice and smoke flavor.

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