Step 1

Mix pork brine ingredients is a stock pot or large plastic container until sugar dissolves.

Step 2

Add pork to the brine.

Step 3

Let pork marinated in refrigerator at least 12 hours preferably 24 (and up to 48). Turn occasionally so all meat is equally brined.

Step 4

Remove brined pork from the refrigerator; let sit at room temperature for at least one hour and up to two.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 325 ˚F.

Step 6

Place pork fat side up in disposable alumninum pan.

Step 7

Coat pork liberally with spice rub, rubbing on all sides and in between crevices.

Step 8

Cook at 325˚ degrees for one hour; reduce heat to 225˚F.

Step 9

Cook for up to 16 hours or until meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of meat registers 200 degrees.

Step 10

Remove from oven; allow cooked meat to rest at least one hour.

Step 11

Remove and discard fat layer.

Step 12

Drain meat, reserving drippings for another use or discarding.

Step 13

Shred meat with a fork or chop with kitchen shears.

Step 14

Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce.