Pulled Pork Experiment

Vinegar Mop for Pulled Pork(also called an Eastern Carolina Sauce)

• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons salt (I like the flavor in Kosher/Sea Salt and bigger granules)
• 2 tablespoon red pepper (crushed)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne (I've also used Hungarian Paprika)

Virgin Mustard Sauce 

• 4 cups yellow mustard 
• 1 cup lemon juice 
• 1 cup honey 
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 teaspoon cayenne 

Brine:
8 ounces or 3/4 cup molasses
12 ounces pickling salt
2 quarts bottled water
6 to 8 pound Boston butt

Cider Brine

• 6 cups apple cider
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp onion powder