




Looking for advice, but mostly bragging I think? I like it rare. It came out 125-130 end to end for Xmas dinner. Did I pull too early?
I’ve done some briskets and tri-tips on the smoker but not prime rib prior. Got this cut at Costco. I went back and forth on butter paste method vs pure dry brine. Dry brine won, it also sounded easier.
9lb, 3 bone-in
1. Scored then dry brine for 48hr in fridge, just sea salt (added pepper then more salt after)
2. Smoked at 225 for 4hr on pellet grill (until 115 internal), occasionally sprayed with water/apple cider vinegar
3. Rested for 1hr in foil tent (until 125 internal)
4. Broiled in oven on high for ~5min
5. Sliced bones off then broiled those in the oven too (sorry no pics)
Served with sautéed mushrooms, mashed potatoes, au jus, creamy horseradish, and grilled asparagus. The bark honestly tasted like bacon, it was amazing. Fat was rendered.
I found it interesting that I didn’t get hardly any drippings on the smoker, just during the broil. Maybe smoked too low (it was also raining).
by Illustrious_Self_214

Dining and Cooking