Proper Pulled Pork Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 3 lbs (1.36 kg) pork shoulder (Boston Butt), bone-in or boneless
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) onion powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) brown sugar, packed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) ketchup
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
• 6-8 hamburger buns, brioche recommended
• Optional toppings: Coleslaw, pickles, shredded cheddar cheese