Prime Rib on the Grill

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Get ready to enjoy the juiciest prime rib on the grill! My Grilled Prime Rib Roast, made with a delectable coffee rub, is irresistibly juicy and perfect for the holidays! This prime rib recipe will beat any other prime rib roast you have ever made.

Save room in your oven for your side dishes and desserts by grilling prime rib. I’ll show you how to grill prime rib roast so delicious, you’ll want to make it this way every year!

Grilled Prime Rib

Prime rib recipes are a specialty of mine. I make it every year for my family and friends over a holiday dinner, and love coming up with new ways to prepare it as a surprise. I’ve prepared it every way from roasting a classic rib roast in the oven to cooking it sous vide and smoking prime rib, so grilling it seemed like the obvious choice to try next!

I am thrilled to tell you prime rib on the grill was not only a success but one of the most delicious preparations of prime rib I have ever tried. The coffee rub creates a stunning, flavorful crust while cooking it on the grill giving the beef that smoky flavor we all know and love.

Grilled prime rib has become one of my favorite Christmas prime rib recipes. I know when you try it, you’ll agree that it’s a stand-out! Give it a try this year and let me know what you think!

This recipe is outstanding. I will never cook my prime rib any other way!

Robb on Pinterest

Prime Rib on Grill Ingredients

• Rib Roast, I used bone in. Both bone-in and boneless will work well.
• Brown Spicy Mustard
• Coffee Rub

How to Grill Prime Rib

1. Allow your prime rib roast to come to room temperature; this should take a little under 2 hours. When ready, preheat your grill to 275-300 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Rub every inch of your prime rib roast with spicy brown mustard.
   
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine ground coffee, paprika, granulated garlic, minced onion, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt. Whisk well.
   
4. Add the coffee rub to the rib roast and cover it completely. Let it sit for 20 minutes to soak up the rub.
   
5. Once the grill is preheated, place prime rib on the grill and cook for 2 hours and 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees Fahrenheit on a meat thermometer.
   
6. Allow the roast to rest for 15-20 minutes, then slice, serve, and enjoy!
   

Grilled Prime Rib Roast Tips

• Your focus should be less on time and all on the internal temperature of the meat. This means you can have any weight, as far as the meat is concerned, as long as it’s 130 degrees before it comes off the grill. This may take more or less time, depending on the size.
• You’ll want to skip using the burners in the middle of your grill and use the two burners on the sides. Start them at low and then work your way up to the desired temperature.
• Don’t try to rush the cooking of this cut of meat, on a grill. It needs to be cooked slowly as it’s very thick. If not, it will cook unevenly.
• If you want to skip the grill, you can cook it the same way, at the same temperature, in the oven.
• My Coffee Rub Recipe is easy to mix and tastes incredible on a grilled rib roast. When paired with the Dijon mustard gives the rib roast the most delectable crust.

My traditional prime rib seasoning will also work well on this recipe.

What is the Perfect Temperature for Prime Rib?

The USDA recommends roast beef cooking temp be a minimum of 145°F. Follow my prime rib temperature chart for more info!

Prime Rib on the Grill FAQs

Sauces for Prime Rib

Prime rib is at its best when served with a sauce. Try a classic au jus. You can collect the drippings from the prime rib roast on the grill by adding an aluminum roasting pan under the grill rack to catch the drippings.

I also love Horseradish Sauce on top of my grilled prime rib. It is an amazing combination of flavors.

What to Serve with Prime Rib

So many great side dishes for prime rib!

Try more of the best beef cuts according to your needs and budget by following my guide on the Best Cuts of Beef and our Popular Beef Dishes!

Best Prime Rib Recipes

Try more of my best prime rib recipes for the holidays! Start with my tips on The Best Way to Cook Prime Rib. Check out all my favorite leftover prime rib recipes!

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Grilled Prime Rib

Learn how to grill prime rib so delicious, you’ll want to make it this way every year! My grilled prime rib recipe with coffee rub is so juicy and simple to make.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins

Resting time35 minutes mins

Total Time3 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilled prime rib, grilled prime rib roast, prime rib on grill, prime rib on the grill

Servings: 6

Calories: 940kcal

Ingredients

• 4 Pound Prime Rib
• 3 Tablespoon Brown Spicy Mustard
• 2 Tablespoons Ground Coffee
• 2 Tablespoons Paprika
• 2 Tablespoons Granulated Garlic
• 2 Tablespoons Minced Onion
• 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Salt

See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

Instructions

• Let your rib roast come to room temperature, just under 2 hours or so.

  4 Pound Prime Rib

• Preheat the grill to 275-300 degrees Fahrenheit. Rub every inch of the prime rib with the spicy brown mustard.

  3 Tablespoon Brown Spicy Mustard

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Whisk well.

• Rub the coffee mixture over the entire prime rib and then let it set for about 20 minutes.

  2 Tablespoons Ground Coffee, 2 Tablespoons Paprika, 2 Tablespoons Granulated Garlic, 2 Tablespoons Minced Onion, 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper, 1 Tablespoon Salt

• Place on the grill and cook for about 2 hours and 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees.

• Remove from the grill and allow to rest for about 15 minutes.

• Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

• Your focus should be less on time and all on the internal temperature of the meat. This means, you can have any weight, as far as the meat is concerned, as long as it’s 130 degrees before it comes off the grill. This may take more or less time, depending on the size.
• You’ll want to skip using the burners in the middle of your grill and use the two burners on the sides. Start them at low and then work your way up to the desired temperature.
• Don’t try to rush the cooking of this cut of meat, on a grill. It needs to cook slowly as it’s very thick. If not, it will cook unevenly.
• If you want to skip the grill, you can cook it the same exact way, at the same exact temperature, in the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 940kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 81g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 35g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 1388mg | Potassium: 803mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1160IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5mg

Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!
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