the A1704 Rx was :
4 Qts water 3/4 C table salt 1/2 C brown sugar 2 tsp Pink salt and various flavorings ; bay leaves , garlic , whole black pepper , whole coriander , and
whole allspice
Flat cut was placed in the brine for 6 - 8 days in the frig. the flat cut did not look very very thick to me :
I completely
the picture I completely credit to America's test kitchen , A1704. owned by Boston Common as far as I can tell
PS the TK's also claimed in blind tastings , the pick cured CB tasted better , at the same ' salt point ' no data given.