Secrets to a Smoked Prime Rib Everyone Will Remember

As you read over our herb crusted prime rib recipe, you’ll notice we tried to give you all the helpful hints we could. We’ve got a couple more tips so you can make sure your pellet grill prime rib comes out spectacularly:

• Get the best ribeye you can find. Look for freshly butchered meat. Quality comes first.
• Make the prime rib on the smoker unaltered the first time. This allows you to worry less about how a substitute ingredient will alter the flavor, and concentrate more on getting everything done right and on time.
• Use a meat thermometer at all times. It can be tempting to eyeball meat doneness. Resist that temptation with all your might. The right temperature will assure you that your meat is ready for the next step and safe to consume.
• Cook smoked prime rib on a clean wood pellet grill. We know — cleaning can make you want to head into the jungle and never look back. Nevertheless, the art of being a backyard pitmaster hero like Shane is keeping your smoker in tip-top condition.
• Stick with the low ‘n slow smoking and heating method. This means setting aside enough time to let your meat tenderize, break down and juice up. Set timers or plan out your day accordingly.
• Be prepared to fend off all those nosy neighbors who can smell this herb-crusted prime rib all the way down the block. You may want to have some extra appetizers on hand to keep them from lifting your Silverbac lid in hungry curiosity.

Ready to become a smoked prime rib pro? Fire up your grill and let our recipe guide you to savory success.