Here's my process.
Brine: for every gallon of water, 1/2c salt (I don't use table salt), 1/2 cup dark brown sugar.
1 tbsp of insta cure #1, also known as Prague powder #1.
In a sauce pan, simmer 1/3rd cup of pickling spices in a cup of water for 20 min or so. Let cool, add to brine.
I inject...