Trick....You have done far more experimenting with the recipe than me. I've been pleased with the end result and have only changed the brining times. I think the lowest time for brining salmon was 15hrs since any lower I thought may decrease the storage time in the fridge. Steelhead at 10 to 12hrs was fine. Albacore at 6-7hrs with thick loins was excellent. No storage needed for that since it was just...gone!