How Long for Big 7-bone Prime Rib?

Makes sense to me, but what do I know. I guess you could always cut them in half and have more end pieces, I love those.

You may want to consider cutting the roast in half. That way you will more end cuts. Just a thought.

Thanks for the comments. I had considered cutting them in half, but kinda wanted the impressive "big roast" look - a little show & tell, but put a slice on the dinner plate and that look is long gone.

When smoking something that big, I think the key is letting them come to temp for an hour before putting them in the smoker. You have to try to take the chill off the center. The next important thing I learned was to let the roast rest FTC for at lease an hour after 125 IT. Then the last thing you do is, reverse sear in a 500 degree oven for 10 to 15 min. Serve immediately. JMO.

That's what I've always heard as well. Doesn't matter the length or number of bones. the diameter is the key, unless the length is less than the diameter. But I've only smoked 3 & 4 bones ones as well. Let us know how it goes.

Padrefan98 & AndyJ, thanks for the comments. I was planning on taking the chill off those roasts by having them sit on kitchen counter for about 1-2 hours while I get them cut off of bones, tied back on, trimmed-up, and seasoned. In one of the old Posts on Prime Rib here on Forum, someone said a roast can safely sit at room temp for up to 4-hours before cooking. Don't want to go that long.
Planning on smoking to around 100* or so. taking out while FEC bumps up to 350*, and then putting it back in to help crust-up the exterior & pull at 125 to 128*. This is per Smokin's Prime Rib 101. I have used that method before on smaller 3-4 bone prime ribs with great results. My (1 & only 1) oven will not be available to sear at high heat as it will have other things in it.
Still considering cutting one in half as Cal & RibDog suggested above so there are more end pieces. Final decisions will be made on Christmas morning. Thanks for all the comments.

There's also Stuart's Prime Rib recipe. I haven't made it but do know a couple that have and said it turned out very good.

http://forum.cookshack.com/eve...1020264/m/4921033983