Reel close to what I do only I smoke @ 130-140 for 1.5 hours air dry for an hour then can 10# for 60 minutes.I leave the skin on as the skin has lotsa oil's and flavor,however I pack in jars with the skin in the middle so ya can't see it from the out side of the jar.Thanks, I will give this brine a try soon.Good luck,
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