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Grilled Prime Rib

Grilled Prime Rib is the most tender, juicy and flavorful roast beef for your next holiday dinner. Made with a delicious garlic and rosemary crust for a mouthwatering meal that will impress everyone at the table. 

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The idea of cooking an extravagant prime rib dinner can be intimidating but using our surefire method is so simple. It turns out every single time. Rather you are hosting a small gathering or feeding a crowd, this prime rib recipe is one of the easiest things you’ll ever grill.

Prime Rib Sliced roast with text overlay

Ingredients for Grilled Prime Rib:

Prime Rib Roast with salt, pepper, rosemary

  • Prime Rib Roast
  • Olive Oil
  • Granulated Garlic
  • Kosher Salt
  • Coarse Pepper
  • Fresh Rosemary
  • Fresh Garlic

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How to Grill Prime Rib:

Grilled herb crusted prime rib

  • Bring roast to room temperature by placing on the counter for a couple of hours before you are ready to grill. 
  • Prepare a grill fire to 500° with hickory for smoke flavor. 
  • Rub entire roast with olive oil. 
  • Season with granulated garlic, salt and pepper, rubbing all over the roast. 
  • Mince garlic and rosemary and sprinkle over roast, pressing lightly to adhere the herbs to the roast.

Grilled prime rib with garlic and rosemary on the grill

  • Place over indirect heat and cook with the grill closed for about 20 minutes. 
  • Lower grill temperature to about 250°and continue to cook for about 20- 25 minutes per pound until desired internal temperature is reached using a digital thermometer. A digital thermometer  is a must- have to grill the perfect prime rib and they are very affordable. We cooked ours to about 125°.

Grilled prime rib - whole on a cutting board before slicing

  • Remove to a cutting board and tent with foil for 20 minutes before slicing. This is crucial to have the juiciest slices of prime rib, don’t skip this step. The internal temperature will rise about 10° as it rests. 

We love to serve prime rib with a simple homemade horseradish sauce. 

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE FOR PRIME RIB ROAST:

  • Rare: 120 -125°
  • Medium Rare 130 – 135°
  • Well Done 140 – 145°

Grilled prime rib on a cutting board with a few slices, horseradish sauce in a small bowl

How Long Will Prime Rib Keep?

If you have leftover prime rib, slice as needed. Wrap tightly in several layers of plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

Can You Freeze Grilled Prime Rib?

Wrap in 2 layers of plastic wrap and a layer of foil or vacuum seal for the best results. Freeze up to 3 months. 

How to Reheat Prime Rib:

Reheat prime rib in a skillet, sear on both sides until heated through over medium heat. 

Grilled Side Dishes to Serve with Prime Rib:

Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus and Grilled Garlic Bread will complete your meal and they are all so simple to make on the grill. 

Sliced prime rib roast on a cutting board, close up view

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Grilled Prime Rib on a cutting board with a few slices

Add a grilled prime rib roast to your holiday menu for a decadent meal that will impress everyone with the tender, juicy and flavorful taste.

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Grilled Prime Rib

Grilled Prime Rib is the most tender, juicy and flavorful roast beef for your next holiday dinner. Made with a delicious garlic and rosemary crust for a mouthwatering meal that will impress everyone at the table. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Additional Time20 minutes
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: herb crusted prime rib, holiday roast dinner, prime rib on the grill, prime rib roast
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 1060kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 pound prime rib
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 2 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup fresh rosemary minced

Instructions

  • Remove prime rib from refrigerator and allow to set at room temperature about 2 hours before grilling.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and rub over all sides.
  • Season with granulated garlic, kosher salt, and pepper.
  • Add minced garlic to the top of the roast and sprinkle rosemary over the entire roast.
  • Prepare grill fire to 500° with hickory for the best smoke flavor.
  • Place prime rib over indirect heat and close the lid. Cook for 15- 20 minutes.
  • Lower fire to about 250- 300° and continue to cook for about 20- 25 minutes per pound until internal temperature reaches 125- 130° for a medium rare roast. As the roast rests, it will come up in temperature about 7 - 10°.
  • Remove from grill to a cutting board. Tent with foil and allow to rest 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

NTERNAL TEMPERATURE FOR PRIME RIB ROAST:

  • Rare: 120 -125°
  • Medium Rare 130 – 135°
  • Well Done 140 – 145°
To store leftovers, wrap in several layers of plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Add a layer of foil or vacuum seal to freeze up to 3 months.
To reheat sear in a skillet on both sides over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1060kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 68g | Fat: 85g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 41g | Cholesterol: 251mg | Sodium: 1037mg

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