I did use the salt box method and it appears that was the mistake next time I will weigh and measure. I do see where it says 2 oz per 5 pounds but it also said if you use salt box method there was no need to measure. That seems not to work well and I will be the first to not recommended that to anyone. Lesson learned

Thanks guys I will reread it. No offense taken , I will write this off as a rookie mistake. Soaking in water seems to be working in getting the salt out.