What wood to use for whole prime rib?

mmif · 11-26-2012, 08:35 PM

I am doing 2 whole prime ribs in 2 weeks for the first time, what wood goes best with PR?

rgrizzle · 11-26-2012, 08:44 PM

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 · 11-26-2012, 08:49 PM

Oak if you want a smoke flavor, hickory or pecan if you want a nutty flavor.

Ron_L · 11-26-2012, 08:59 PM

I agree with Bryan. I like a light oak smoke on a rib roast.

Bigdog · 11-26-2012, 09:25 PM

The best one I've ever had was done with mesquite, and no, it wasn't bitter at all.

centexsmoker · 11-26-2012, 09:27 PM

I'm all oak on beef these days. Like mesquite a lot too but Oak is just awesome on beef

RAZORBACK JIM · 11-26-2012, 10:11 PM

Agree with Bigdog!!!!

Tonybel · 11-26-2012, 10:44 PM

Dont forget to post some pics. Wife wants be to do this for Christmas. I have no idea where to start.

tish · 11-26-2012, 11:31 PM

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-wiz · 11-27-2012, 01:27 AM

Dont use apple, i didnt like apple on my beef, ive loved mesquite and peach.

BigBellyBBQ · 11-27-2012, 03:01 AM

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 · 11-27-2012, 08:33 AM

I'm with tish I like an oak/cherry mix.

Deep South · 11-27-2012, 08:38 AM

Cherry and Pecan

Gore · 11-27-2012, 08:44 AM

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 · 11-27-2012, 08:56 AM

My preference for beef is Mesquite.

11-26-2012, 08:35 PM	#1
mmif Got Wood. Join Date: 03-12-12 Location: rochester	What wood to use for whole prime rib? I am doing 2 whole prime ribs in 2 weeks for the first time, what wood goes best with PR?

11-26-2012, 08:44 PM	#2
rgrizzle Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-05-11 Location: Ironton, Ohio	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. __________________ Grizz. Hillbilly Konk BBQ. Just feeding my stick burner more wood.

11-26-2012, 08:49 PM	#3
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Madrid, IA	Oak if you want a smoke flavor, hickory or pecan if you want a nutty flavor. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ Yoder YS640; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Weber Kettle rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; New Braunfels offset smoker; Weber Smokey Mountain; Backyard Bombers BBQ HJM Μολὼν λαβέ

11-26-2012, 08:59 PM	#4
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	I agree with Bryan. I like a light oak smoke on a rib roast. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

11-26-2012, 09:25 PM	#5
Bigdog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-17-03 Location: Wichita, Kansas	The best one I've ever had was done with mesquite, and no, it wasn't bitter at all. __________________ Bigdog Senior member of the Brethren Weber Platinum Kettle, Weber OTS, Meco square grill, a PK, ECB, UDS, Large BGE, a camping grill, a Blackstone flattop, a Camp Chef grill,The MOAB, and a YS640. MOINK. Pitman for Andy Groneman at the All Things BBQ cooking classes. Smoke on Brother KC Father of the Fatty (the name) 4/20/04 on the BBQ Brethren with inspiration from Brother parrothead.

11-26-2012, 09:27 PM	#6
centexsmoker Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-22-12 Location: Austin, TX Name/Nickname : John	I'm all oak on beef these days. Like mesquite a lot too but Oak is just awesome on beef

11-26-2012, 10:11 PM	#7
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11-26-2012, 10:44 PM	#8
Tonybel Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-29-12 Location: San Berdoo, CA	Dont forget to post some pics. Wife wants be to do this for Christmas. I have no idea where to start. __________________ Primo Grill Oval XL,Weber Summit Charcoal Grill, Pellet Grill and lots of different size Webers Last edited by Tonybel; 11-26-2012 at 10:45 PM.. Reason: Spelling

11-26-2012, 11:31 PM	#9
tish Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-13-11 Location: york, pa	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! __________________ When all else fails, just ask yourself ?Quid faceret Gore et Landarc??* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just a little pyro at heart! Who's got the hot dogs? Bubba Keg, Weber Genesis E-310 NG Mini WSM, Shhh!!! Michael's surprise Cornflower Blue Thermapen Might not be the fastest, but it sure is the prettiest! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud recipient of a certifiably uncertified limited edition MOINK ball certificate!!

11-27-2012, 01:27 AM	#10
V-wiz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-20-12 Location: Los Angeles CA	Dont use apple, i didnt like apple on my beef, ive loved mesquite and peach. __________________ Wood Fired Brick Pizza Oven.Brick BBQ Pit.Kenmore SS Grill Weber OTG. Brinkmann Smoker.

11-27-2012, 03:01 AM	#11
BigBellyBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-15-08 Location: Lake View, New York	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][FONT=Comic Sans MS]TwinTech Pro Double, Backwoods Fat Boy, TwinTech Hawg Kooker, FE 400, SP SPK 700, Empty check book and understanding wife...sometimes..[/FONT][/I]

11-27-2012, 08:33 AM	#12
Bonewagon Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-12-09 Location: Ithaca, Michigan	I'm with tish I like an oak/cherry mix. __________________ Jason Big Steel Keg, WSM, OTG, PBC, Kamado Joe Jr., Carson Rodizio, and a Super Fast [I]and[/I] Accurate [COLOR="Blue"]Blue[/COLOR] Splash-Proof Thermapen

11-27-2012, 08:38 AM	#13
Deep South Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-31-11 Location: Jasper, Alabama	Cherry and Pecan __________________ Oklahoma Joe Longhorn ~ Smokin Tex 1500 CXLD ~ 24" Lone Star Grillz Vertical (on loan)

11-27-2012, 08:44 AM	#14
Gore Phizzy Join Date: 10-05-08 Location: Hiding out from blood suck ghost snake gods, Nazis and scrap iron chefs trying to harvest body parts Name/Nickname : Gore (surprise!)	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. __________________ Assistant to a Mad BBQ Scientist (and a squirrel): Primo Oval XL, Small Offset, Gasser, Optigrill, UBS "I love everything about the pig, even the way she walks." -- Spanish proverb (\__/) (='.'=) This is the rabbit baby. Invests him in yours signature, (")_(") and the help rabbit baby takes over control of the world! Hmmmm, I wonder, WWGALD? Avatar courtesy of Grillman and NorthwestBBQ Promoted by Bigabyte to "Idiot #1" , and dubbed "Phizzy" by Sir Ron.

11-27-2012, 08:56 AM	#15
code3rrt Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Spokane Valley, Washington	My preference for beef is Mesquite. __________________ KC Weber Performer with rotisserie ring, 22.5OTS, Maverick 732, Weber Smokey Joe,PBC Smokenator/Hoovergrill, variety of microbrews, Gin and tonic, variety of lighters.:blah: