yes the smoky-ness is intense
water treatment helps
but its still there even muted.
and your living space is going to be
aromatique for a day or so.
Ill do a batch of the premium
https://www.broadbenthams.com/Premium-CountrypHam-Seasoning-Pieces_pp-4-1-lb-Pkgs/productinfo/830/
next to see about its smokiness.
P.S. : that's one of the reasons Id like to try 130.1 F for a few hours
Im wondering if @ that temp more smokiness would move into the water