Whiskey Smoked Prime Rib Recipe

Name: Whiskey Smoked Prime Rib
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs standing rib roast; 12 -15 lbs charcoal, briquettes; 2 lbs wood chips (hickory preferred); 2 cups Bourbon; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Prepare 3/4 of the charcoal in smoker. Reserve the rest for keeping your heat at 225 to 250 degrees.
2
Soak the wood chips in the water and bourbon.
3
Rub roast with 5 dry seasonings and let it rest at room temperature until the smoker comes to heat.
4
Place roast in smoker and close the lid.
5
Toss a few handfulls of chips on the fire after about 10 minutes cooking time.
6
Check roast's temperature every 50 minutes or so. (Using a remote thermometer with a lead is an even better idea. That way your heat will remain steady during your cooking time.).
7
Keep close watch on the smoker's thermometer. Don't let the temp, vary more than 10 degrees up or down.
8
Be sure to keep smoke flowing by adding chips as needed.
9
It takes about 8 hours for the roast to reach an internal temperature of 140 to 145 degrees.
10
Remove cooked roast from smoker and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs standing rib roast, 12 -15 lbs charcoal, briquettes, 2 lbs wood chips (hickory preferred), 2 cups Bourbon, and more.

Yes, Whiskey Smoked Prime Rib falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Whiskey Smoked Prime Rib

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Variations & substitutions

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