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A tender and delicious pulled pork with bourbon barbecue sauce. The low and slow cooking process in the oven means that anyone can make this at home.
4–5 pound boneless pork butt**
For the Brine
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup molasses
2 quarts cold water
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons of the dry rub (recipe below)
For the Dry Rub
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
For Serving
8–10 bulkie or kaiser rolls
Prepared Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Prepared Coleslaw
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*Ovens vary and the size and thickness of the roast will vary which is why there is a two hour window of doneness.
** Pork butt is also called pork shoulder, not to be confused with a fully-cooked smoked shoulder.