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In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients together and mix well.
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In a large pot, dissolve salt and sugar in cold water along with dry rub mix. Add bay leaves and immerse pork shoulder. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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The next morning, remove pork from the brine and gently pat it dry.
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Massage the dry rub into the pork, ensuring all areas are well coated.
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Preheat the oven to 225℉.
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Place the pork shoulder in a roasting pan with a rack. Add water to the pan and roast for 12 hours until internal temperature reaches 200℉.
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Remove pork from the oven and let it rest for 1.5 to 2 hours. Use two forks to shred the pork into fine pieces.
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Serve the pulled pork as a filling for sandwiches, tacos, or as a main dish.