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Smoke Fried Prime Rib with Pomegranate Chimichurri

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Prime Rib with Pomegranate Chimichurri is one of the best ways to enjoy your holiday meal! Smokey prime rib topped with a sweet heat chimichurri for the ultimate flavor packed bite!

  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 pound rib roast
  • 4 tbsp coarse sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper (50/50 blend)
  • 2 tbsp Traeger Prime rib rub
  • 2 tbsp Avocado oil (binder)
  • 4 Gallons Peanut oil  for deep frying

Pomegranate Chimichurri

  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 Fresno pepper or red jalapeño, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
  •   cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  •  oregano, finely chopped
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon maldon sea salt
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup Pomegranate seeds 

Instructions

  1. Preheat the smoker to 250° F using hickory wood for a bold smoke flavor.
  2. Tie the bone-in rib roast with twine to secure the roast. Coat the prime rib with avocado oil as a binder then season it with salt, pepper and Traeger Prime Rib rub.
  3. Insert the MEATER 2 Plus probe into the center of the roast.
  4. Place the roast directly on the grill grates indirect of the heat. Let it smoke for 60-90 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 110° F.
  5. Assemble the pomegranate chimichurri by hand chopping all of the fresh herbs. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl then thoroughly mix. Place in the refrigerator until it’s time to serve.
  6. When the Prime rib has 30 minutes remaining, heat the peanut oil in a turkey fryer to 375° F.
  7. Remove the roast from the smoker once it reaches 110° F then carefully lower the prime rib into the hot oil. Deep fry until internal temperature reaches 125° F and Prime rib has a nice crust.
  8. Let the roast rest for 30 minutes then slice it into pieces of desired thickness.
  9. Serve the pomegranate chimichurri on top of each slice and enjoy!
  • Author: Nick Nesgoda
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes