Smoked Prime Rib | How To Smoke Prime Rib On A Traeger Pro 780

In today's video I'll walk you through making the best smoked prime rib for your next holiday feast! I'll be using my Traeger Pro 780 to add that perfect wood fired smoke but this recipe will work on any pellet smoker (or any smoker for that matter!). I'll walk you through my process step by step, from trimming, to making a delicious homemade rub (recipe below), to smoking and searing - trust me, it's not as difficult as it sounds and it's worth the work!
This video is a collaboration with my good buddy Darrin from ‪@AshKickinBBQ‬. Make sure you head on over to his channel and check out his prime rib video as well! Darrin's videos are always amazing, so make sure you subscribe while you're there so you don't miss out!
Prime Rib Rub Recipe:
- 2 Tbsp Coarse Salt
- 1 Tbsp of each:
- Thyme
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- Ground Rosemary (can use dried rosemary leaves as well)
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[@pcbn2u]

Tying at the bones instead of between them looks like a game changer. This is the first of about a million videos I have watched on Prime Rib do it this way and it makes perfect sense.

[@GRodGrills]

I wish I could take all the credit in that but, my butcher once did it like that and it made sense to me then too! Haha.

[@JessieCueto]

Beautiful Job of Frenching those bones.

[@GRodGrills]

Thank you!

[@jeromykimbrough1278]

I’m making a prime rib for Easter tomorrow. I’m definitely using this recipe. Thanks!!

[@GRodGrills]

Heck yeah! What time’s dinner, I’ll be there!

[@deanhornberger5886]

Well done my friend!

[@GRodGrills]

Thank you!

[@MojoBarbeque]

If you come recommended by Mr Darrin then you've got my sub. Awesome cook sir and great video.

[@GRodGrills]

Thanks so much, really appreciate it!

[@drulz297]

Outstanding! I am going to do this tomorrow for xmas eve dinner, the cast iron part was a new take for me. Im gonna give it a go, thanks G-ROD!

[@GRodGrills]

Heck yeah! Let me know how it works out! Man’s make sure your cast is in the smoker the whole time so it gets ripping hot faster!

[@LennyKaosium]

Outstanding

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Awesome cook G, that prime rib looked amazing and I love the fact you seared and basted with compound butter! That is genius! Thanks for doing this collab with me buddy! Sorry it was such a crap show on my end! Your audio sounds great, lol! ;)

[@GRodGrills]

😆 thanks buddy! Thank YOU for doing it with me, this was a fun cook for sure! Next up, low and slow brisket?? 🤣

[@robbrown1590]

Nice job

[@GRodGrills]

Thank you!

[@okiepita50t-town28]

Dead perfect cook on that.

[@tambinono9498]

For this size of prime rib. How long did it take to get to IT if 120?

[@AndyEmerson8]

I’m wondering this also

[@dyinbreedbbq7758]

Nice cook buddy

[@GRodGrills]

Thanks brother!

[@steveandrushko75]

I like the rub recipe except for the Rosemary I'm allergic to it

[@GRodGrills]

Easy to substitute or omit altogether if you’re allergic. Could go heavier on other herbs or garlic depending on what you like.

[@ShinkleGunDog]

that looks so good!

[@GRodGrills]

Thank you!

[@TheDrunkenBBQ]

Fantastic rib my friend. I haven’t tried this yet but i’m sure it needs to go on my channels to do list 🔥🎉👍

[@GRodGrills]

Thank you! Ya gotta do it, it’s fantastic!

[@williamburnam4693]

Making your recipe right now. 👊🏼

[@sherylmclaughlin6599]

Looks yummy 😋

[@johnmagnusson9289]

Very nicely done! You have inspired me to thaw one out and do the same. Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year, Cheers!!

[@GRodGrills]

That’s what I like to hear! Thank you so much! Merry Christmas and happy new year to you as well!

[@bobbyrob2008]

Hey my man just subbed, Darren at Ash Kickin sent me, love his content…Nice rib roast my man! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!! 👊

[@GRodGrills]

Thank you so much!! Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@scottpost6741]

Awesome cook, G-Rod!! Darrin sent me your way. Giving you a like and a sub. Looking forward to future cooks. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

[@GRodGrills]

Thank you so very much!! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! Stay safe my friend!

[@shawnodon4]

What a great cook!! Looks dynamite brother!

[@GRodGrills]

Thanks homie! No excuses now, gotta get one under your belt!

[@danielhaley3788]

Great vid. Is there a rationale to putting the prime rib on a separate rack and pan other than just clean up and is it something you do for other meats as well? Thanks

[@GRodGrills]

Thank you! Using a rack makes it easier to move around in case you el we’d to spin it or even just move it to make room for other food. The pan underneath is mostly just to keep cleanup down but, it also lets you catch drippings for gravy or au jus if you’re making it.

[@bobbicatton]

Love the butter basting👍😊

[@GRodGrills]

Butter is love!! Thanks so much Bobbi!

[@shawngagne9513]

@@GRodGrills Is there a compound butter recipe?

[@GRodGrills]

@Shawn for this one I added about 2 Tblspn of granulated garlic to about a 1/4c of softened butter and mixed it up until fully incorporated. You can use minced garlic and fresh herbs too if you have it.

[@Rydens_hockey_life_]

Cheers from GhostSmoke BBQ

[@GRodGrills]

Cheers buddy! 🍻

[@brianroe5351]

What did you end up doing with the meat that was trimmed off the bone? Great video.

[@GRodGrills]

Thank you! I cooked it alongside the roast and ate it as a snack. I just leave them on until it’s time to sear and pull them off. They’ll be overdone but they’re so good!

[@bobhesse5681]

i love you man lets go have a beer and cook out ,

[@Stlmgnolia]

what brand and type of pellets did u use for cook? nice looking PR

[@GRodGrills]

Thank you! I used competition blend from Pit Boss - they’re my go-to pellets for 90% of my cooks.

[@Bo88y88]

Been looking for a recipe for prime rib for a while. This is perfect so BBQ on Christmas day in chilly North Yorkshire. 115 - 120 F or C?

[@GRodGrills]

Absolutely! The 115-120° is Fahrenheit, 46-49°C

[@thomasnudd5096]

I don't know why I am watching your channel while my stomach is growling. Absolutely killing me. If it tastes as good as it looks, you need not say more.

[@nike2525]

Dilly Dilly!

[@mikeyfritz1357]

About how long did It take on the grill to reach the right temperature

[@GRodGrills]

It was just shy of 2hrs, not including rest and sear time.

[@mikeyfritz1357]

@@GRodGrills awesome! Thanks so much!

[@samuelcohen2215]

Hi G Rod! Happy New Year! Are you using fresh or dried herbs? If dried, are fresh herbs an option? If fresh, are dried herbs an option?

[@GRodGrills]

I used dried but you can definitely use fresh if you have. Dried will be more potent so I’d say 1 tablespoon of fresh is about the same of a teaspoon of dried.

[@mariog9966]

Ask kickin sent me

[@GRodGrills]

Welcome!! Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@markdedonder]

Do you know how long it took for the internal temp to reach 120? I’m doing this today and am trying to figure out timing.

[@GRodGrills]

I don’t recall exactly for this particular roast but I’d budget about 25-35min per pound if you’re starting your cook at 225-250°.

[@kevtd23]

Total cook time? Just ballpark to plan the time from cook to plating.

[@GRodGrills]

If you’re cooking at 225-250°, plan for 25-35min per pound plus another 20min of rest. Just did one on Christmas and I was about 30min per pound (8.5lb 3 bone prime rib). Will be less if you take the bone off.

[@JUNIORMASSIVE2012]

How long does it take to get to 115 in the centre?

[@GRodGrills]

Really depends on the size of your roast. It’s usually around 25-35min per pound if you’re smoking at 225-250°F.

[@stephenhill8721]

Do you let the meat sit out of the fridge for awhile to let it get close to room temp before putting it on the smoker?

[@GRodGrills]

No, almost always go from fridge to smoker. There isn’t enough of a difference if you let it sit and you risk more bacteria growth. The most I’ll let red meat sit out is the time it takes the smoker to get up to temperature but that’s about it.

[@mattb6378]

Looks amazing and I think I'm going for it on my first prime rib. Did I miss the total cook time on that? Also how much did your prime rib weigh initially?

[@GRodGrills]

I don’t exactly recall the weight or time tbh but, if you’re cooking at 250 you should plan for 25-35min per pound.

[@jordandavies6970]

it was 5 pounds and about two hours at 250 degrees

[@hojosilver205]

Weren’t you in real estate 🏡 at one time

[@joseaguinaga835]

Too rare.

[@GRodGrills]

Nope. Was perfect for my tastes!

[@justinwhiting177]

Picanha is wayyyyy better. Bar none. Cooked the same way. It will change your life. Promise

[@jlpena59]

that is chice NOT prime

[@GRodGrills]

It’s prime rib, has nothing to do with beef grade…