I go 50-50 salt to brn. sugar, a cup of each per gallon. I like to add some maple syrup and Worcestershire to some batches. I also like Gravlox which just get coated in salt and dill and then dry age in the refrigerator.

I never have to worry about how long it keeps, it never last that long.

Can you make squaw candy if you can't get seal oil? Pardon my political incorrectness but I am not sure what they call it now.

"When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli