Prime Rib rub question

[hardrockchina]

I plan to smoke a PR tomorrow and wanted to know the thoughts on when to put the rub on?  Today or tomorrow two hours or so before I smoke it?  I plan to use herb paste of chopped garlic, fresh basil, oregano, parsley, rosemary, EVOO, salt and pepper blended into a paste and apply. 

Thanks

dennis 

 

[hambone1950]

Just my 2 cents , I would go with a couple hours before you cook.....give the meat a chance to warm up a little and that herb paste will start workin'

 

[hardrockchina]

Sounds good. Thanks

 

[jarjarchef]

Rub sounds good. You can put it on a few hours before.

The only thing I would caution on is the letting the meat warm up before placing into the smoker. You still have to be careful with the TDZ. Bring to an internal temp of 130 degrees (for rare) and allow to rest for at least 45 min. 121 min would be best.

 

[pineywoods]

Sounds like a great combo and personally I'd put it on pretty much just before I put it in the smoker

 

[hardrockchina]

Ok. I cooked my first Prime Rib today.  It turned out perfect!!!  Best some so far.   I took everyone's advise and cooked to med rare, used 3-4 chunks of apple wood.    I could have had a little more smoke ring to my liking but my wife loved it

Placed in the smoker at 325 degrees

Used 4 mid size chunks of apple during the smoke. 

Cooked at 235 for 2 1/2 hours

5 lb prime rib

Pulled off at 115 degrees.

rest for 30 minutes 

Nice med rare

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• hardrockchina
• Mar 31, 2013

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• hardrockchina
• Mar 31, 2013

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• hardrockchina
• Mar 31, 2013

 

[jarjarchef]

Thumbs Up Thumbs Up :drool

Great job.........

 

[chef jimmyj]

Beautiful!...JJ

 

[nutz4bbq]

Nice looking prime rib!!

Makes me hungry for RED MEAT!!