Grilled Prime Rib

A perfectly seasoned and grilled Prime Rib is just what your holiday meal needs! This recipe uses a simple seasoning mix on the most delicious cut of beef. After seasoning it, place it directly on the grill grate at a low temperature to start. At the end, we turn up the heat to get a perfect crust on your Prime Rib. The result is so much flavor!

There’s nothing like treating yourself to a perfectly cooked Prime Rib on the grill during the holidays.

I get it, this cut of meat is a bit of a splurge and it can be nerve racking cooking it because you definitely don’t want to make a mistake. We are going to tell you how to get the best Grilled Prime Rib with a delicious crust and tender center. Once you BBQ a prime rib roast once, this is the only way you’ll ever want to cook it!

Everyone will be begging for you to make the entree every year during the holidays after a bite of this! We recommend pairing this delicacy with side dishes of Grilled Baked Potatoes and Green Beans for the ultimate holiday meal!

Why You’ll Love this grilled prime rib recipe

• Super easy prep! Just rub the prime rib with our seasoning, tie it and you’re set to grill!
• There is just so much flavor in this cut of meat and you will cook it to ultimate perfection.
• This delicious roast can feed a crowd or is great for meal prep.

Ingredients for Grilled Prime Rib Roast Recipe

• Boneless Prime Rib Roast – for this recipe we use a 5 pound roast. Adjust your cook time accordingly if you have a smaller or larger prime rib roast.
• Seasoning – Our seasoning for this Prime Rib is made with black pepper, kosher salt, minced garlic, dried rosemary, onion powder and dried thyme. You can also use our Beef Seasoning to try something a little different.

How To Grill Prime Rib

1. Trim off any excess fat so the roast is uniform and there aren’t any big fat caps on it.
2. In a medium sized bowl, mix together black pepper, minced garlic, rosemary, onion powder, kosher salt and thyme until well combined. Rub this seasoning all over your prime rib.
3. Leave roast out of refrigerator at room temperature to rest for about an hour to ensure an even cook throughout the roast.
4. Meanwhile, preheat your grill to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Place roast, fat side up, on your grill over indirect heat and slow cook for about two hours.
6. After slow cooking the prime rib, increase the temperature of the grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. It is time for the best part of the roast: the outside herbacious crust! Monitor the roast until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahreneit.
7. Remove roast from the grill and allow it to rest for 30 minutes, allowing the juices to reabsorb into the meat. This is what gives you the ultimate juicy prime rib that everyone raves about so don’t skip this step!

What should the internal temperature of prime rib be?

Here is a quick chart of internal temperatures for your reference. I recommend enjoying this piece of beef medium-rare.

Medium Rare – 135 degrees Fahrenheit

Medium – 145 degrees Fahrenheit

Medium Well – 150 degrees Fahrenheit

Well Done – 160 degrees Fahrenheit

The best way to monitor this is with a wireless thermometer. Wireless thermometers give you the option to set an alarm to let you know when the meat has reached your desired temperature. Making sure your Prime Rib is at the perfect temperature when you pull it off the grill is huge in the overall end result.

If you do not have a wireless thermometer, you can monitor your beef with a regular meat thermometer instead.

What does it mean to cook with indirect heat?

Indirect grilling is a good idea when your meat will be on the grill for an extended period of time.

To create an indirect heat zone simply turn on one burner and adjust it from low to medium until your grill is at 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place your meat on the opposite side of the grill from the heat source. We recommend rotating the roast half way through cooking.

How long does it take to grill a prime rib roast?

For this 5 pound prime rib roast, it will take about two hours on the grill at 225 degrees Fahrenheit plus about 20-30 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit to really get that nice crust. You will also rest the roast for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving, so altogether it will be about 3 hours.

How to serve grilled prime rib

A delicious prime rib can be served with so many different sides. Some great options are a classic baked potato with all the fixings, grilled vegetables, try these mushrooms on your grill and don’t forget to save some room for dessert!

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How to store leftover grilled prime rib

Store cooled, sliced leftover grilled prime rib in an airtight container in the fridge up to three days.

If you have too many leftovers to eat in a couple of days, you can also freeze the leftover beef for up to 3 months.

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How to reheat grilled prime rib

Reheat grilled prime rib slowly on the stovetop or in the oven, with a little bit of water to keep the slices of meat nice and moist.

Of course, you can use the microwave, but it won’t heat your meat slowly and it might become tough.

We hope you love this easy way of grilling Prime Rib which is perfect for the holidays! It makes such a cozy meal and the little amount of prep work makes it easy to visit with friends and family while it cooks.

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