prime rib.....newbee

[HEEBEE]

Newbee to smoking and doing a prime rib for christmas and was thinking pf using the special blend for smoke??? any feedback.  Doing a 4 rib in the house and a 4 rib in the smoker (in case I screw it up we still have something to eat) Am going to use the onion soup mix method. Thank for any help.

[classicrockgriller]

Welcome newbee HEEBEE. The special blend would be special for you prime rib.

[HEEBEE]

is the special blend as strong as the hickory,as my wife is not that fond of it?

[classicrockgriller]

I don't think so but if you are worried about it you can cut back on the length of time you smoke it.

[Ka Honu]

Generally Mesquite and Hickory are the "strongest" smokes.  Special Blend is milder - more in the "medium" range.

[Quarlow]

Mesquite-Very strong
Hickory-strong
Oak-strong but not overpowering
Pecan-mild version of Oak
Maple-Mild
Cherry-Mild & fruity
Apple-Mild, fruity with a slight sweetness
Alder-Light with a hint of sweetness

Not sure where the special blend fits in here.

[Habanero Smoker]

Here is a quick summary of bisquette and other wood flavors.

Bisquettes

[ArnieM]

Hi HEEBEE and welcome to the forum.

My "go to" for beef roast is oak.  Some in Texas might argue.    ;)  I haven't done a rib roast in the smoker, only top round and sirloin.  I keep the smoke time down to a couple of hours because my wife doesn't like it too smokey.

Ka Honu posted this http://www.seriouseats.com/2009/12/the-food-lab-how-to-cook-roast-a-perfect-prime-rib.html a couple days ago.  No smoking involved but I believe the cooking principle is the same.  Good reading.

I'm doing mine in the oven this year and I'm going to give the above a shot.

[squirtthecat]

Ditto on the oak.   Maybe mix a few Pecan pucks in for a waft of 'Hickory Lite' ..

[FLBentRider]

I have used the 200F method on roast beef with great success:
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=11005.0

[JGW]

My "go to" for beef roast is oak.  Some in Texas might argue.   

Not this Texan (who now lives in Kalifornia)...Oak is king for beef where I grew up - Esp brisket.   ;D :)

Seriously, what Oak can do for a brisket is almost illegal.  (Just feed the cops).    :)

[HEEBEE]

Thank you for the link it is very helpful.  I will let you know how it comes out and which prime rib they like better. Thanks to everyone.   Merry Christmas to all.... and to all a good night!!!!!