Cherry Smoked Prime Rib

Prime rib in the smoker.

Ingredients

• 5 lb prime rib
• 2 Tbsp kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp garlic flakes
• 2 Tbsp minced onion
• 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes
• Spray olive oil
• 2 cups cherry juice

Wood

• Cherry or prime rib

Instructions

1. Use butcher twine to tie up the prime rib at 3/4 inch intervals
2. Mix the salt, pepper, garlic flakes, onion, and red pepper flakes to form a rub
3. Spray olive oil on the meat, then sprinkle on the rub
4. Leave prime rib on counter for 30-45 minutes
5. Preheat smoker to 225°F-240°F
6. Place prime rib in smoker
7. Spray prime rib with cherry juice every hour
8. Insert a thermometer probe into thickest part of the meat at about 2 hour mark
9. Cook to medium-rare (130°F)
10. Remove prime rib from smoker and place in pan with foil tented over top until time to eat