That's very similar to what I followed except for the added syrup. I'll definitely try it next time. Mine was an 8 day dry brine, 24hrs on a rack in the fridge and a few hrs hot smoked until 155°. Overall I'm very happy with it and everyone else likes it (unless they're just being nice haha). Just need to tone down the salt/pepper.
I got to remember not to "tune in" here unless I'm sitting in "the chair", stuffed with the pants and belt un-buckled.