Perfect Pulled Pork Recipe

 1 (4-7 pound) whole Boston Butt or pork shoulder (bone-in with a layer of fat on the bottom)

 1 tablespoon ground cumin

 1 tablespoon garlic powder

 1 tablespoon onion powder

 1 tablespoon chili powder

 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

 1 tablespoon salt

 1 tablespoon ground pepper

 1 tablespoon paprika

 1/2 cup brown sugar

 1/2 cup salt

 1/2 cup brown sugar

 2 quarts cold water

 2 bay leaves

 3 tablespoons dry rub mix