Grilled Citrus Prime Rib

The secret to the success of the Grilled Citrus Prime Rib is that the orange marinade does serves two purposes. On the one hand it makes the prime rib tender whilst also giving it the most delicious flavouring. It is quick to prepare and this recipe will provide you with between 8 and 10 servings so is ideal for that special occassion and/or large family gathering.

Preparation Time: 12 minutes

Cooking Time: 3 hours

Ingredients:

1 prime rib roast weight 5-7 pounds

1 cup beer

1/3 cup orange marmalade

1/4 cup olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

mesquite wood chips

Preparation:

1. With the exception of the roast,mix together all of the following ingredients into a medium sized mixing bowl.

2. Take the roast and pierce holes into it with a fork and then place it into a large resealable plastic bag.

3. Pour the orange marinade over the roast and then seal the bag, and leave in the refrigerator to marinate for between 2 and 3 hours.

4. Preheat grill on a medium-low heat setting. Remove the roast from the plastic bag making sure that you keep the marinade for later use.

5. Insert a meat thermometer into theroast. Add the mesquite wood chips according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

6. Place the rib roast onto the grill rack, making certain that you have a drip pan underneath that has been filled with about one inch of water.

7. Cook for between 2 1/2 and 3 hours, adding fresh wood chips approximately every 30 minutes, brushing the roast with the saved marinade during the first hour and a half of cooking time.

8. Remove the roast from the grill when ready and leave it to rest for between 15 and 20 minutes before carving.

9. Sit back and enjoy.