Garlic & Herb Traeger Rib Roast
By Traeger Kitchen
18 Reviews
Few things will wow your guests like the sight of a roasted garlic and herb Traeger rib roast. Paired with homemade au jus, this epic prime rib is marinaded and then smoked to wood-fired perfection.
Prep Time
30 Min
Cook Time
3 Hr
30 Min
Pellets
Hickory
Yields: 8 Servings
Ingredients
Marinade
1 | (6 lb) boneless prime rib roast |
5 | garlic cloves, coarsely chopped |
2 Tablespoon | Red wine vinegar |
1/2 Cup | roughly chopped fresh parsley |
1 Tablespoon | fresh rosemary leaves |
1/2 Cup | olive oil or vegetable oil |
Braise and Jus
As Needed | |
4 Cup | low-sodium beef broth, divided |
To Taste | kosher salt |
To Taste | freshly ground black pepper |
main
2 Cup | low sodium beef broth |
Units of Measurement:
Steps
Step 1
Tie the roast crosswise at 2-inch intervals with butcher's twine.
Ingredients
1 (6 lb) boneless prime rib roast
Step 2
In a blender or small food processor, combine the garlic, red wine vinegar, parsley, and rosemary. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and pulse to chop the garlic and herbs. With the blender running, add the remaining oil in a slow stream until the mixture is well combined
Ingredients
5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 Tablespoon Red wine vinegar
1/2 Cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 Cup olive oil or vegetable oil
Step 3
Place the roast in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the herb mixture over the roast, rubbing to coat on all sides. Marinate the roast in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Step 4
Remove the roast from plastic bag and discard the excess marinade. Liberally season the roast on all sides with Traeger Prime Rib Rub, then let the roast come to room temperature.
Ingredients
As Needed Traeger Prime Rib Rub
Step 5
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 400°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
400 ˚F / 204 ˚C
Step 6
Place the roast, fat-side up, in a v-shaped rack in a roasting pan. Pour 4 cups beef broth into the bottom of the pan.
Ingredients
4 Cup low-sodium beef broth, divided
Step 7
Insert the probe into the thickest part of the roast, avoiding any large pockets of fat, if possible. Set the pan with the prime rib on the grill grates, close the lid, and roast for 30 minutes.
00:30
400 ˚F / 204 ˚C
Step 8
Reduce the Traeger temperature to 225℉ and continue to cook until the internal temperature of the roast reaches 130℉ for medium-rare, 2-3 hours.
02:00
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
130 ˚F / 54 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 9
Transfer the roast to a cutting board and let rest, loosely covered with foil, for 20 minutes.
130 ˚F / 54 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 10
Place the roasting pan over medium heat and deglaze with the remaining 2 cups of beef stock. Use a wooden spoon scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
Ingredients
2 Cup low sodium beef broth
Step 11
Strain the jus into a small saucepan, discarding the solids, and skim off any fat that rises to the surface. Taste and simmer over medium heat to reduce, if needed (if the jus tastes a little weak, reducing it will concentrate the flavor). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ingredients
To Taste kosher salt
To Taste freshly ground black pepper
Step 12
Carve the roast into thick slices and serve with the beef au jus. Enjoy!
This is a carousel. Tab through the slides for content.
Recommended Products
To cook the best prime rib, you’re going to need the right tools.
This is a carousel. Tab through the slides for content.
Top Prime Rib Recipes
One of the great things about prime rib is there are so many ways to cook it. Try experimenting with rubs, smoking wood, and other preparation techniques. The more recipes you try, the more you’ll love this cut. Here are a few of our favorite recipes.
TRAEGER APP
A WORLD OF FLAVOR AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Take command of your grill from the couch, or on-the-go with the Traeger App. And with hundreds of recipes available, inspiration is just a tap away.
Get the AppPRO TIPS
TIPS FROM THE PROS
The Traeger Pro Team is a star-studded cast of expert BBQ pit masters, cookbook authors, outdoors experts and recipe developers. Simply put, they're damn good at their jobs. From choosing the right cut of meat to pulling together the perfect gathering, they're sharing their culinary secrets with you.
Learn More
My Notes
In order to add notes for this recipe, you must log in or create an account.