Description
If you’re looking to impress your guests with a spectacular main course, cooking prime rib on a pellet grill is the way to go. This method ensures that the meat retains its natural juices while absorbing a rich, smoky flavor that will elevate your dining experience. Perfect for celebrations or casual family dinners, this tender and flavorful prime rib serves as a centerpiece that showcases your culinary skills. With straightforward preparation steps and minimal ingredients, you can master this dish effortlessly. Get ready to wow everyone at the table with perfectly cooked prime rib that’s deliciously seasoned and beautifully presented.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 pound bone-in prime rib
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Take the prime rib out of the refrigerator an hour or two before cooking.
- Combine garlic powder, salt, and pepper; rub generously over all sides of the meat.
- Preheat your pellet grill to 225°F.
- Place the seasoned prime rib bone-side down on the grill and cook for approximately 35 minutes per pound (about 3-4 hours), aiming for an internal temperature of 120°F for rare or up to 130°F for medium.
- Once done, let it rest for 20 minutes under foil while you increase the grill temperature to 400°F.
- Return the roast to the grill until it reaches your desired doneness—130°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, or 140°F for medium.
- Rest again for an additional 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 3-4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 122mg