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Discover the ultimate prime rib on the Traeger recipe, featuring a beautifully seasoned and slow-smoked prime rib roast that's rich, succulent, and sure to be the star of your holiday feast.
Prep Time
5 Min
Cook Time
4 Hr
Pellets
Cherry
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This recipe serves:
8
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Units of Measurement:
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| 1 | (5-7 bone) prime rib roast |
| As Needed | Traeger Prime Rib Rub |
This recipe serves:
8
Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.
Units of Measurement:
main
| 1 | (5-7 bone) prime rib roast |
| As Needed | Traeger Prime Rib Rub |
Steps
1
Season the prime rib roast evenly with Traeger Prime Rib Rub. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
2
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 500° and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
00:15
3
Insert the probe into the thickest part of the roast, avoiding the bones and any large pockets of fat. Place the prime rib, fat-side up, directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and sear for 30 minutes (starting at a higher heat will help render the fat and develop a crispy crust).
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
00:30
4
Reduce the Traeger temperature to 300℉. Continue to cook the roast until cooked your desired temperature (120℉ for rare, 130℉ for medium-rare, 140℉ for medium, or 150℉ for well-done) is reached, 3-4 hours more. Check the internal temperature at 30-minute intervals throughout the cook time.
300 ˚F / 149 ˚C
120 ˚F / 49 ˚C
04:00
5
Remove the roast from grill and let rest for 30 minutes before carving. Enjoy!
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