Ingredients

• 1 boneless pork butt, about 4 pounds
• 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cayenne
• Wet Mop Basting Sauce, recipe follows
• Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows
• 1 (16-ounce) jar thin sliced dill pickles
• Brioche

Directions

Wet Mop Basting Sauce:

1 cup white vinegar

1 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon cracked black pepper

1 tablespoon salt

The night before you cook the pork, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and whisk well. Refrigerate and let the flavors blend overnight.

Yield: 2 1/4 cups

Barbecue Sauce:

1 cup apple cider vinegar

1 cup ketchup

3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

1 tablespoon molasses

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk well to dissolve the sugar. Place in a squeeze bottle and dress the pulled pork sandwiches to taste.

Yield: about 2 cups