With the English tying joint, I have gone to a cog, still a lapped joint but removing the shrinkage of the dove tail. This is an exception to the lapped joints missing in my area, and in breaking tradition, I see far more dropped tie configurations.
I hope the OP sees that a through peg hole is the way to go. And if not then a deep blind hole just shy of the other side. If a blind hole is used take care not to drive the peg deep and blow out the other undrilled side.
Tim
