World's Best Carolina Pulled Pork

Ingredients

• 8 pounds pork shoulder butt 5 - ,bone in and fat pad on top
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups apple cider
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons dry rub
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons cayenne powder
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 Cup to
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 pinches red pepper flakes
• salt to taste