Whisky Injected Prime Rib

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This Whisky Injected Prime Rib recipe is full of depth, smoke, and just the right hint of sweet oak flavor. Finished with a rich whisky butter, this holiday-worthy cook is pure fire-grilled perfection.

Prep Time30

Cook Time2 30

Total Time3

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Steak:

3 Bone Rib Roast rib bones attached
6 oz Pendleton Whisky
¼ cup Cowboy Butter Rub
Canola Oil as needed

Smoked Whisky Butter:

½ cup Unsalted Butter
2 oz Pendleton Whisky
2 tbsp Chopped Rosemary
2 tbsp Chopped Thyme
2 tbsp Minced Garlic
1 tbsp Chopped Parsley
1 tbsp Chopped Chives
1 tbsp DIjon Mustard

Instructions

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the Smoked Whisky Butter and set in the fridge until ready to serve.
Using a food safe syringe, add all of the whisky to the prime rib in different spots so to evenly disperse the whisky. Next, slather in oil and season generously with my Cowboy Butter Rub.
Heat your smoker/grill for a two zone indirect fire at 250F. Add some wood chips or wood chunks if desired.
Add your Whisky Injected Prime Rib and cook for about 25 mins per pound (about 2.5-3 hours). Once the steak has hit 115F, pull it off and let it rest for 25 minutes.
As the roast is smoking, add a cast iron skillet under the prime rib on another rack. About 20 minutes before the prime rib is done, add all the ingredients for the smoked whisky butter to the same skillet, melt and stir until mixed together.
Once done resting, slice up your steak. Serve with the whisky butter and chopped chives. Enjoy!

Notes

Pro Tip: What’s the Best Way to Inject the Whisky?

If it's your first time injecting liquid into a large piece of meat, fear not. Think of it like filling a water balloon — small, even injections are the goal. Use a food-safe syringe and inject a little Pendleton Whisky in different spots throughout the roast so it spreads evenly. Don’t overdo it. Let the meat sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking so the whisky infuses naturally into the fibers.

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