A full smoker is a happy smoker...

Dave, I Try to go 4 weeks. 6 is better. I had some a friend of mine let mellow for 6 month's. I was incredible. The more smoke, the longer it needs to rest. I'll do 5 lbs every two weeks for the next month or so. Gets me to spring before I need to replenish for summer.

What do you normally do?

Here's a pic of the pastrami sliced. It was so juicy, tender, and flavorful. This was my firsy time making it from a corn beef. If you've never tried it,and like pastrami, I recommend giving it a try...