As you may know a standing rib roast or prime rib roast is a cut of beef from the prime rib.
Standing rib roast on grill.
This next step is optional to add a smoky flavor soak wood chunks covered in cold water for 1 hour and drain or soak wood chips 15 minutes in cold water and drain place in an aluminum or tinfoil container.
About 60 minutes before cooking the rib eye remove from the refrigerator to bring it to room temperature.
My dh grilled a prime rib roast for company dinner last night and i will never cook it any other way it was perfectly done.
So with this expensive piece of beef we must know how to prepare and cook a savory dish for everyone to enjoy.
You can expect the roast to cook for around 12 minutes per pound of meat meaning close to 3 and a half hours for a roast this size.
Grilling the prime rib roast.
Grill until an instant read thermometer registers 125 degrees f for medium rare 2 to 2 1 2 hours.
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Grilling rib eye charcoal grill.
Once the grill and the meat have come up to temperature you can begin cooking.
When the wood begins to smoke place the roast on the grill bone side down over indirect medium heat.
Place the meat bone side down on the rack directly in the center of the grill.
Cover with the lid.
Medium on the end cuts and medium rare in the middle.
Move roast to a cooler part of grill cover and allow to cook for over 1 1 2 hours or until internal temperatures reach between 135 to 140 f.
Place your prime rib roast onto the grate in the cold spot you make earlier for indirect grilling.
Grilling prime rib will give your roast a better crust and if you like a little smoky flavor added to your beef adding wood chunks or wood chips makes for easy prime rib recipes on the grill.
57 to 60 c for medium rare.
Once cooked to desired doneness remove from heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Brush the cooking grates clean.
When it s cooked following our technique it melts in your mouth with an herbaceous crust.
Drain and add the wood chips on top of the charcoal and close the lid.
Most full sized grills can accommodate a three bone rib roast 5 to 6 pounds but a larger roast will take up a lot of space and since this is an indirect cooking method the grill area needs to be at least twice the size of the roast.
The secret is to keep the grill temperature at 475 and never peek while it s cooking.
Prime rib roast is probably the most luxurious piece of meat.