This recipe is for a 4lb to 5lb prime rib roast and cooks medium rare.

Ask the Butcher: Ask your butcher to cut the ribs off the bottom of the roast and place back on tying the roast and ribs together for easier slicing of the roast after its cooked.

For best results: From fresh, leave your roast in the fridge for 2 – 3 days to age.

  1. Take the roast out of the fridge the day of cooking and leave until room temperature.
  2. On a platter, rub your roast with either olive oil or unsalted butter. 
  3. Sprinkle the roast on all sides with “Patti’s Choice Prime Rib Rub”. (One package contains enough rub for (2) 5lb roasts or (3) 4lb roasts).

Example below of a 4lb roast prepared with “Patti’s Choice Prime Rib Rub” and butter.

 

 

  1. Heat Barbeque to 235 degrees or medium heat.
  2. Place a meat thermometer into the center of the roast without touching the rib bones. 
  3. Place roast on barbeque with bone side down and cook for approximately 1 3/4 to 2 hours. Internal temperature should reach 125 degrees.
  4. Once internal temperature is reached, remove the roast from the barbeque
  5. Turn the temperature of the barbecue to high and return the roast to the grill. 
  6. Keep turning the roast on all sides for approximately 10 minutes to crest the roast and lock in juices
  7. Once roast has a nice outside crest, remove from barbecue and place on platter. Let stand for about 10 minutes before cutting into approximately ½ inch slices.

Suggestions: Serve with a barbecued baked potato, Yorkshire pudding, au jus, and Caesar salad for a delicious eazy peazy meal. 

ENJOY!!