I use High Mountain Seasonings spice mix because it's so good I'd hate to be disappointed trying something else. I also use this cure on pork loin for Canadian Bacon. I smoke it to 140+ a tad so when sliced I can either fry for breakfast or make a ham sandwich out of it. I tie boneless butts so they stay together after cooking. Starts with brine, ends with sliced bacon. My Golden Retriever gets the scraps from slicing so every time that slicer starts up, there she is.