Trim off any bulging pieces of fat from your roast
Combine rub ingredients in a bowl. Coat the roast generously and thoroughly with rub
Preheat smoker to 250ºF
Place seasoned prime rib on your smoker's grate. Insert a probe thermometer and cook until the centermost point of the roast reaches an internal temperature of 118ºF (this can take 2.5-4 hours depending on the size of your roast
Once roast reaches temperature, remove from your smoker and let rest for about 20 minutes
While the roast rests, preheat your grill to 450ºF. Alternatively, place a large cast iron skillet over high heat on your stove (this is to prepare to sear the meat)
Place roast on grill or cast iron skillet. Sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until meat has developed a crust on all sides
Remove from heat and let the beef rest for another 15 minutes. Then slice, serve, and enjoy!
Keyword Prime Rib, Prime Rib Roast, Smoked Prime Rib