I have a question for yall. I am smoking a 8 pound prime rib for turkey day, and I have just finished with the 12 minutes a pound and the prime rib is only at 68 degrees. I preheated the smoker first, and set at 250. I have now dropped it down to 140, but I am a little concerned that it is cooking slow. Any advice???

I NEVER go by time. I only go by internal temp.

Don't drop it to 140 (for holding) until it's done. 68 is not done.

Have you tested your thermometer?

Is the smoker temp accurate?

Is this the first time you've done a PR?

Turn the smoker on max (250) and let it go until the inside is 125 (for medium rare) then put it on hold.

Smokin,

My therm is accurate. I did drop it down, and I am now at 105. I am going to raise it back to 250 now like you said and drop to 140 when it is at 125.

This is my first pr, but I was just going off of what I had read on all the other posts. Thanks

Well, that's the problem, with 50,000+ posts it's easy to get different information.

Looks like it's time for a Prime Rib 101 (and I get to make PR to do it).

Best of luck!!!

Prime rib 101 would be a great addition. Thanks

I did the same thing last week.After my 12 min/lb the PR was only at 51 degrees, way too low to turn down the CS to 140, so I guessed and kept it at 250 to desired internal temp before I turned it back to 140. It took about 3 1/2 hours to get to 130 and it rose another 10 degrees while sitting at 140. It was still on the rare side of medium rare in the center - perfect for us. It was so good I went out and bought another roast since the local grocery had them on sale for $3.49/lb!!

Have a great Thanksgiving.

Well, I have to say that the prime rib came out great. I pulled it at 139 and it was a perfect medium / medium rare. Thanks for all the help smokin. i appreciate it. Even my father in law who dosent usually give many compliments said how great it was. That always is a good sign. Thanks everyone.

Brian

Well, happy to help. I know it was stressful at the last minute with issues, but that's part of the challenge of BBQ.

I also got a few "help" emails on Thanksgiving, so I was on the lookout.

Glad it came out great.

Smokin'