World's Best Carolina Pulled Pork

Ingredients (27)

• 5-8 pound Pork Butt
• For the Brine:
• 4 Cups Water
• 4 Cups Apple Cider
• 1/2 Cup Kosher Salt
• 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
• 3 Heaping Tablespoons Dry Rub
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 Pinch Red Pepper Flakes
• For the Dry Rub:
• 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
• 1 Heaping Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
• 1 Tablespoon Pepper
• 2 Teaspoons Cayenne Powder
• 2 Teaspoons Dry Mustard
• 1 Tablespoon Cumin
• 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
• For the BBQ Sauce (Optional):
• 1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 Cup White Vinegar
• 1/4 Cup to 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
• 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder
• 2 Pinches Red Pepper Flakes
• Salt to taste