A few days late, but playing at this year's Portland Waterfront Blues Fest, one of the best weird performance groups with good musicians, March Fourth.
2 cups plain salt
1 lb brown sugar
1/2 tsp: garlic powder, season salt, liquid smoke
4 Tbsp molasses
1/2 Gallon water
Brine for 6 hours, pat dry, air dry for 2 hours, smoke