Bandcollector, hello from the Toledo area. JJ's Brine is a great one and as for adding or changing anyhing , here's an idea I picked up in Central Texas.
We have a lot of Cedar around the Cen-Tex area and some the taste of the Cedar gets in our food . Knowing that it's not good to smoke with a Resinous Wood . we would pull the Berries off the Limbs , dry them and grind to add to our Rubs,,, Nice different flavor . Try Garlic , Onoin , Thyme and this may sorin crazy , but ground Cloves are great in a rub...
Have a great Holiday and as always . . .