I allowed the roast to "sweat through" the rub a bit before putting it in the pit. I smoked the prime rib a 225ºF until the internal temperature hit 115ºF.

As stated above, the rib roast can come from prime or choice cuts, and this recipe calls for 5 to 6 pounds. When it comes to the fat, ask for a fat cap (layer) of about ¼-inch.

For my 7-pound roast, I used ½ tablespoon of coriander, ½ tablespoon of thyme, ¾ tablespoon of dried rosemary, 2 tablespoons of tricolor pepper, ¾ tablespoon of granulated garlic, and 1 ½ ...