Apple Butter BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 2 small or 1 large bay leaf
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 pound (1.4 kilograms) boneless pork butt, cut into four pieces
• 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) refined coconut oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sorghum syrup
• 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 1/2 cup (60 milliliters) ketchup
• 1/2 cup (60 milliliters) apple butter
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• 6 to 8 large potato buns, toasted
• creamy southern coleslaw
• dill pickles