North Carolina

The Tar Heel State is split on barbecue sauce: The western side uses ketchup or tomato paste, the eastern side does not.

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But no matter where you are in North Carolina, the barbecue is tangy and vinegar-forward, just like this pulled pork.

ACTIVE: 25 min | TOTAL: 8 hr S

ERVES: 12 to 16

1 8-pound skin-on, bone-in pork shoulder

8 to 10 cloves garlic, peeled

¼ cup paprika

¾ cup packed light brown sugar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup apple cider vinegar

⅓ cup ketchup

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Red pepper flakes, to taste 12 to 16 soft rolls, for serving