That’s an internal temp of 132. If the smoker is at 180 trying to get to that 132, isn’t the fat on the surface going to be rendering from 140-180 while trying to reach that internal temp? Not understanding how that won’t make a mess going above 140.

I’m going to try rubbing it. Is that smoking schedule correct with 150 and 180° temps, seems like it would start rendering the fat that high.

I’m getting ready to do some pork bellies and have this package of cure 20211005_064016redo.jpg Can I use this as a rub or is this a pickling mix. Either way, how much do I use? I can’t find anything on Walton’s site, the bag is about 6-9months old.