Chief,
It turns out my cholesterol isn't very high, that's why I'm a happier camper tonight. The primerib is my wife's idea. I prefer a NY steak. Thanks for the tip on your primerib. Sounds close to what I'm doing; keep the cooking temp unter 300F, more like 250 with some hickory or apple wood for smoke, some good rub and some beer...for me of course.
This is from a website on LDL/HDL
Your LDL (Bad) Cholesterol Level
The lower your LDL cholesterol, the lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. In fact, it's a better gauge of risk than total blood cholesterol. In general, LDL levels fall into these categories:
LDL Cholesterol Levels
Less than 100 mg/dL
Optimal
100 to 129 mg/dL
Near Optimal/ Above Optimal
130 to 159 mg/dL
Borderline High
160 to 189 mg/dL
High
190 mg/dL and above
Very High
Your HDL (Good) Cholesterol Level
With HDL (good) cholesterol, higher levels are better. Low HDL cholesterol (less than 40 mg/dL for men, less than 50 mg/dL for women) puts you at higher risk for heart disease. In the average man, HDL cholesterol levels range from 40 to 50 mg/dL. In the average woman, they range from 50 to 60 mg/dL. An HDL cholesterol of 60 mg/dL or higher gives some protection against heart disease.
Last edited by Chuck H; 12/22/07 10:45 PM.
