So then with a recommendation from two top pros, I have added it to my Wunderlist Grocery Store list. Another Brisket smoke for Wednesday and I'll show you my "Ring"
Just make sure you do the TenderQuick step as one of the last steps before going in the smoker. TenderQuick, rinse, rub, then into the smoker. If you apply TenderQuick then rinse the night before for example, the "cure" can continue to work it's way into the center of the meat (even though you've rinsed it), and you might get a large, odd-looking ring. The photo below was posted by a member who did the TenderQuick step too far in advance. They dusted with TenderQuick, rinsed, then applied the rub, and refrigerated overnight. You can see how the red went too far. I'm sure it still tasted just fine. Almost looks like half-cured pastrami.
Sounds like the recommendation these days is to leave the TenderQuick on for 30 minutes to an hour, then rinse. (Older posts will say to leave it on for several hours, but that appears to have been cut back.)