M mmif Got Wood. Joined Mar 12, 2012 Messages 45 Reaction score 6 Points 0 Location rochester Nov 26, 2012 #1 I am doing 2 whole prime ribs in 2 weeks for the first time, what wood goes best with PR?
R rgrizzle Full Fledged Farker Joined Dec 5, 2011 Messages 288 Reaction score 247 Points 0 Age 45 Location Ironton... Nov 26, 2012 #2 a lot of prople on here will say use apple or cherry. Which is good on beef but me personaly I would go with a hickory apple mix. The apple willl give a sweet taste and the hickory will add some depth to the meat.
a lot of prople on here will say use apple or cherry. Which is good on beef but me personaly I would go with a hickory apple mix. The apple willl give a sweet taste and the hickory will add some depth to the meat.
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Joined Oct 25, 2006 Messages 4,795 Reaction score 2... Points 0 Age 55 Location Madrid, IA Nov 26, 2012 #3 Oak if you want a smoke flavor, hickory or pecan if you want a nutty flavor.
Ron_L Administrator Staff member Joined Dec 9, 2004 Messages 42,761 Reaction score 3... Points 113 Location Wanderin... Nov 26, 2012 #4 I agree with Bryan. I like a light oak smoke on a rib roast.
B Bigdog somebody shut me the fark up. Joined Sep 17, 2003 Messages 8,254 Reaction score 1... Points 0 Age 67 Location Wichita... Nov 26, 2012 #5 The best one I've ever had was done with mesquite, and no, it wasn't bitter at all.
C centexsmoker Full Fledged Farker Joined Sep 22, 2012 Messages 317 Reaction score 152 Points 0 Location Austin, TX Nov 26, 2012 #6 I'm all oak on beef these days. Like mesquite a lot too but Oak is just awesome on beef
RAZORBACK JIM Full Fledged Farker Joined Dec 8, 2010 Messages 407 Reaction score 147 Points 0 Location Maryvill... Nov 26, 2012 #7 Agree with Bigdog!!!!
T Tonybel Babbling Farker Joined Feb 29, 2012 Messages 2,805 Reaction score 4... Points 0 Location San... Nov 26, 2012 #8 Dont forget to post some pics. Wife wants be to do this for Christmas. I have no idea where to start. Last edited: Nov 26, 2012
Dont forget to post some pics. Wife wants be to do this for Christmas. I have no idea where to start.
tish Quintessential Chatty Farker Joined Nov 13, 2011 Messages 5,158 Reaction score 7... Points 0 Location york, pa Nov 27, 2012 #9 I like a mix of oak and cherry, but just my preference. Bet yours will be great no matter what you choose. Love prime rib!
I like a mix of oak and cherry, but just my preference. Bet yours will be great no matter what you choose. Love prime rib!
V V-wiz is Blowin Smoke! Joined Mar 20, 2012 Messages 1,083 Reaction score 436 Points 0 Location Los... Nov 27, 2012 #10 Dont use apple, i didnt like apple on my beef, ive loved mesquite and peach.
BigBellyBBQ is Blowin Smoke! Joined Nov 15, 2008 Messages 1,311 Reaction score 313 Points 0 Location Lake... Nov 27, 2012 #11 I use the heavier smoke, as the beef really does not want to asborb fruit woods..a nice marbled roast will handle it and cook it hot...real hot
I use the heavier smoke, as the beef really does not want to asborb fruit woods..a nice marbled roast will handle it and cook it hot...real hot
Bonewagon Babbling Farker Joined Jun 12, 2009 Messages 4,291 Reaction score 2... Points 0 Location Ithaca... Nov 27, 2012 #12 I'm with tish I like an oak/cherry mix.
Deep South Full Fledged Farker Joined Jan 31, 2011 Messages 310 Reaction score 297 Points 0 Location Jasper... Nov 27, 2012 #13 :clap: Cherry and Pecan
Gore Phizzy Joined Oct 5, 2008 Messages 13,642 Reaction score 3... Points 113 Location Hiding... Nov 27, 2012 #14 I've always been very happy with oak. Beef really seems to like it. I also like mesquite a lot, but that is precious here.
I've always been very happy with oak. Beef really seems to like it. I also like mesquite a lot, but that is precious here.
code3rrt Babbling Farker Joined Aug 9, 2012 Messages 4,884 Reaction score 4... Points 0 Location Spokane... Nov 27, 2012 #15 My preference for beef is Mesquite.
S samfsu is one Smokin' Farker Joined May 18, 2010 Messages 555 Reaction score 199 Points 0 Location New... Nov 27, 2012 #16 Ive done Hickory and Apple. It was awesome. I am going to do Oak next and see how that is.
daninnewjersey Babbling Farker Joined Jan 1, 2011 Messages 3,296 Reaction score 2... Points 0 Location Southern... Nov 27, 2012 #17 I like pine......:mrgreen::mrgreen: ONLY KIDDING......oak is great with beef...
S swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Joined Oct 27, 2006 Messages 8,221 Reaction score 1... Points 0 Location Bothell WA Nov 27, 2012 #18 French Oak Wine barrel staves are the best smoke for Prime Rib/Ribeye roasts. Maple Mojobricks aren't bad either.
French Oak Wine barrel staves are the best smoke for Prime Rib/Ribeye roasts. Maple Mojobricks aren't bad either.
tish Quintessential Chatty Farker Joined Nov 13, 2011 Messages 5,158 Reaction score 7... Points 0 Location york, pa Nov 27, 2012 #19 ^^^Brian, that looks killer!
E eap0510 Full Fledged Farker Joined Sep 3, 2010 Messages 481 Reaction score 270 Points 0 Age 48 Location Monroe, Ga Nov 27, 2012 #20 swamprb said: French Oak Wine barrel staves are the best smoke for Prime Rib/Ribeye roasts. Maple Mojobricks aren't bad either. Click to expand... Now that is how prime rib should look. Swamprb do you mind telling me how you cook your prime ribs? -Eric
swamprb said: French Oak Wine barrel staves are the best smoke for Prime Rib/Ribeye roasts. Maple Mojobricks aren't bad either. Click to expand... Now that is how prime rib should look. Swamprb do you mind telling me how you cook your prime ribs? -Eric