Oak Wood Smoked Incredibeef Combo Prime Rib

November 30, 2025

Prime rib already carries a certain presence, but smoking a boneless roast over oak wood takes that experience to another level. Oak has long been one of my favorite woods for beef because it burns steady and clean, giving the meat a confident smoke profile that supports rather than overwhelms the natural richness of the cut. Working with a boneless roast adds its own advantages. It cooks more evenly, slices beautifully, and absorbs seasoning across every surface. When beef tallow is worked into the exterior it creates a surface that binds perfectly with the two seasonings featured in our Revolution Barbecue INCREDIBEEF Combo, starting with the deep, dark character of Revolution Barbecue Blak BBQ Seasoning followed by the bold pepper lift of Revolution Barbecue Texas Beef BBQ Rub. As the roast settles into the smoke, the bark begins to build into something visually striking and packed with flavor. This is a cook designed for those who appreciate the balance of oak smoke, layered seasoning, and the natural luxury of prime rib.

Oak Wood Smoked Texas Beef Prime Rib

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Cuisine

American

Author: Glenn Connaughton

Glenn Connaughton

Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

4 hours 1 minute

Calories

540

A boneless prime rib gives you the best of both worlds. It has the tenderness and marbling that define the cut, and it also offers full access to every surface for seasoning, bark development, and smoke absorption. This recipe highlights the same two step seasoning approach that inspired our INCREDIBEEF Combo, beginning with a base layer of Blak BBQ Seasoning to lay down that dark, smoky backbone, followed by a second pass of Texas Beef BBQ Rub to add bright pepper energy and savory depth. Oak smoke settles into the tallow coated exterior in a slow, steady rhythm, giving the roast a warm and distinctly Western flavor profile. As the bark forms it becomes a showcase of color and texture, contrasting beautifully with the rosy interior revealed after slicing. This is a prime rib designed to capture everything we love about Colorado style cooking, from the honest oak smoke to the layered heat and depth of the INCREDIBEEF seasoning combination.

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Ingredients

For the Prime Rib

1 boneless prime rib roast weighing 6 to 8 pounds
1/4 cup beef tallow, softened
2 tablespoons Blak BBQ Seasoning
3 tablespoons Texas Beef BBQ Rub

For Serving (optional)

Prepared horseradish (optional)
Horseradish cream sauce (optional)

Directions

Prepare the Roast: Pat the boneless prime rib dry with paper towels and trim excess surface fat if needed, leaving a thin layer to protect the roast during smoking.
Apply the Tallow: Spread softened beef tallow across the entire surface of the roast until fully coated.
Season the Roast: Apply Blak BBQ Seasoning evenly over the roast to create a dark base layer, then follow with Texas Beef BBQ Rub, pressing both seasonings gently into the tallow.
Preheat the Smoker: Set your smoker to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and load it with oak wood to create a clean and steady smoke.
Smoke the Roast: Place the roast directly on the smoker grate and cook until the internal temperature approaches your preferred level of doneness. Expect about 3 to 4 hours depending on the size of the roast.
Monitor Internal Temperature: Remove the roast at 122 degrees Fahrenheit for rare, 130 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare, or 138 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
Rest the Roast: Tent loosely with foil and rest for 20 to 30 minutes so the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
Carve and Serve: Slice the roast against the grain into thick or thin slices as desired and serve with prepared horseradish or horseradish cream sauce if desired.

Recipe Note

A boneless prime rib gives you the freedom to season every inch of the roast, which makes it a perfect canvas for the two step approach behind our INCREDIBEEF Combo. Oak wood brings a steady, confident smoke that pairs beautifully with beef tallow, while Blak BBQ Seasoning lays down a dark, flavorful base and Texas Beef BBQ Rub adds that signature pepper forward bite and savory depth. Together they build a bark that looks like it came out of a traditional smokehouse and tastes even better than it looks. This is Colorado style cooking at its best, built around honest smoke, layered spice, and the kind of cut that turns a gathering into a celebration. To bring the INCREDIBEEF Combo home for your own cooks, visit Revolution Barbecue: https://revolutionbbq.com/collections/all. For even more recipes built around flavor, fire, and creativity, explore our full recipe library at https://revolutionbbq.com/blogs/recipes.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation

Serving Size 1 serving (170 grams)
Calories 540, Fat 44 grams, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 milligrams, Monounsaturated Fat 21 milligrams, Carbs 2 grams, Protein 34 grams, Potassium 430 milligrams, Fiber 0 grams, Sodium 510 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, Iron 2 milligrams