Originally Posted By: Slab
Doesnt anyone use a dry brine?

I have used them all and get more consistent casing with dry. Use whatever brine you like and dont add water



Dry brine for the last 20 yrs
Brown sugar
Rocksalt
Super (not so) Secret spice
pat on heavy, leave for 12 hrs, dust off remaining salt w/ paper towel
Good to go...
Comes out looking like this...