My Grilled Prime Rib Roast, made with a delicious coffee rub, is irresistibly juicy and perfect for the holidays. It will surpass any other prime rib roast you have ever made. Get ready to enjoy the juiciest prime rib on the grill.
I’ll show you how to grill prime rib roast so delicious, you’ll want to make it this way every year, freeing up space in your oven for your side dishes and desserts.
How to Grill Prime Rib Roast | Recipe
How to Grill a Prime Rib Roast 🔗
This delicious show-stopper of a meal uses a dry brine to maximize flavor.
Prep: 4320min
Total: 4440min
Ingredients:
- 1 4 lb bone-in prime rib roast
- 3 tbsp coarse sea salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 sprigs rosemary, (leaves pulled from stems and coarsely chopped)
- 8 tsp salt
- 4 tsp ground espresso
- 3 tsp sugar
- 3 tsp granulated garlic
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp chipotle chili pepper
Instruction:
- Rinse your roast under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels and place roast on wire cooling rack. Salt all sides of the roast with coarse sea salt and place in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- Preheat your grill to 225–235 degrees.
- While the grill is preheating, prepare your prime rib by applying a light coat of olive oil over the entire roast.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the beef rub. Apply liberally over the entire roast. On top of the beef rub, sprinkle chopped fresh rosemary. Allow roast to sit on the counter and come up towards room temperature while your grill preheats.
- Insert a reliable meat thermometer in the roast, place roast on grill over indirect heat, as far from the heat source as possible. Be sure to place the roast with the bones facing the heat source.
- When the internal temperature reaches 122 degrees (about 2 hours), remove the roast from the grill and set aside. Increase the direct heat zone of your grill to extra-high.
- Place the roast directly over high heat for a total of 5 minutes, turning often so that all sides get a nice crust built up.
- Remove roast from heat, place on a cutting board, and tent with foil. Allow resting for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Using a sharp knife, slice roast in 1/2 inch slices and serve with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach.
FAQ
How long does a prime rib roast take on a grill?
Place the roast on the grill, fat side up, and preheat to 250F with indirect heat. Cook for about 2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 110F.
How do you cook a 3 pound prime rib on the grill?
Place the meat, bone-side down, on the rack in the center of the grill, close the lid, and cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 125 degrees F for medium-rare. The internal temperature of the grill should be 300 to 325 degrees F.
Do you flip a prime rib on the grill?
You may need to stand there and hold the prime rib with tongs to evenly sear the rounded parts once the grill is heated, then place the meat back on the grill and allow to sear for about a minute or so, rotating the meat on all sides to get an even brown crust.
How long does it take to cook a roast on the grill?
A medium rare roast should be cooked to 130 to 135 degrees, while a medium roast should be cooked to about 140 degrees before removing it from the grill, according to the general rule that you’ll need to grill your roast for 15 to 20 minutes per pound, depending on your desired doneness.