Been using the following for 40+ years

1 quart of water

2/3 cup of sugar------white OR brown, both are good but prefer brown

1/2 cup of salt, as I've gotten older, I've backed off the salt.....

3 Tablespoons of Seafood seasoning....or Seasoning Salt

1 Tablespoon of garlic power

Marinate 8 -12 hours

rinse

Let glaze over(air dry) for a couple of hours....a fan can be helpful here

smoke, I prefer alder....how long depends on the temperture, and wind......older I get, the "more moist" I like it....start checking at 4 hours(taste test) can always finish in oven.....JUST DON'T OVER COOK.....ugh, ugh, ugh

Good luck........it's all good, some just better than others!!!!!!