Step 1

Set up your smoker to smoke at 225 degrees using indirect heat and oak pellets

Step 2

Combine all of the ingredients for the compound butter.

Step 3

Cover the entire surface of the prime rib with the compound butter.

Step 4

Place the prime rib in a large roasting pan on a bed of vegetables, and smoke for approximately 30-35 minutes per pound.

Step 5

When the internal temperature hits 120 remove the prime rib from the smoker and adjust your temperature up to 450.

Step 6

When the grill is up to temp place the prime rib back in the smoker and continue to cook until the internal temperature hits 135 degrees.

Step 7

Let the prime rib roast rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing thin and serving.