Shotgun Prime Rib

The light, crisp flavors of a lager mix perfectly with the spicy (yet fruity) bite of pink peppercorns and strong, earthy hints of Mesquite to make the ideal rub for those wanting all the deliciousness with none of the hoppy bitterness.

Secret  Ingredient

Dish Info

Ingredients

6

servings

6

4

hours

Ingredients

1

1.5

Mesquite Peppercorn Lager Seasoning

Canola Oil

Bone Marrow canoe cut

Kosher Salt

Water

1

1

tbsp

tbsp

2.5

3

oz

tbsp

tbsp

Prime Rib Roast, bones removed

Prep Ahead

Pre-Preparation

The night before cooking, add your kosher salt and water food safe brining bucket or bowl. Mix until the salt has dissolved, then add the bone marrow canoes. Making sure everything is submerged, cover the bucket and place it in the fridge for at least 12 hours. This will draw out all the impurities, but feel free to change the water every 4 hours to make the bones extra clean!

Step 1

Assemble the Roast

Rub the roast with the oil and season with  Mesquite Peppercorn Lager. Grab your bone marrow from the fridge and drain it out. Lay your prime rib on its side so that it is vertical. Begin placing the bone marrow canoes, marrow towards the meat, around the outside of the prime rib. They should be standing vertical with the prime rib and covering all the outside meat as best as possible.

Step 2

Secure

Secure with butchers twine. Once everything is tied tightly, add just a little more seasoning to cover any spots that have lost some and set aside.

Step 3

Smoke

Preheat your smoked to 275F for indirect two zone smoking. Add some wood chips or wood chunks for additional smoke flavor. Add your Shotgun Prime Rib to the cool side of the smoker and let cook until it reaches 120F internal (about 2.5-3.5 hours).

Step 4

Cook to Temp

If you want, add a drip tray underneath the prime rib in order to catch all the drippings for a sauce after. Once the prime rib has hit temperature, pull it off and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Serve

When fully rested, cut off the trussing strings and pull off the bones. Slice your prime rib.  Serve & enjoy!

Derek has been grilling outdoors for years, host of OvertheFireCooking, his viral instagram and social accounts, is a published cookbook author, and has launched 4 spicelines inspired by his culinary style.

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