North Carolina-Style BBQ Pulled Pork

Name: North Carolina-Style BBQ Pulled Pork
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 8 h
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Ingredients; Pork; 4-5 lb pork shoulder (also called pork butt), bone-in or boneless; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat); 2 tablespoons olive oil; Vinegar-Based BBQ Sauce; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Texas Pete or Frank’s RedHot); 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat); Serving; Hamburger buns or sandwich rolls; Coleslaw (optional)