I've been using a dry brine consisting of
4 cups brown sugar
3/4 canning/pickeling salt
few shakes of garlic salt
few shakes of red pepper
place brine over meat and let soak for about 2-3 days. Lightly rinse off, allow to dry, then smoke. Have not had a problem yet, and very easy brine to make
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