Who has a good one? Last time I made it the meat was way to salty. How can I reduce the saltiness?

I smoke mine in my offset smoker! Pastrami! If I cook it in the crockpot, I rinse it quite well before putting it, some water, some Guiness stout, the spices and let ‘er cook. Then add cabbage for awhile, then some potatoes and carrots.