Best Pulled Pork (Adapted from Kevin and Amanda) - Tailgate Guru

Ingredients

• 1 (5-8 lb) whole Boston Butt or pork shoulder (bone-in with a layer of fat on the bottom)
• Buns for serving
• BBQ sauce (if desired)
• Sliced pickles (if desired)
• 1 TBSP ground cumin
• 1 TBSP garlic powder
• 1 TBSP onion powder
• 1 TBSP chili powder
• 1 TBSP cayenne pepper
• 1 TBSP salt
• 1 TBSP black pepper
• 1 TBSP paprika
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup salt
• 2 quarts cold water
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 TBSP dry rub mix