Honey Peach BBQ Pulled Pork (Print Version)

Tender pork with sweet peaches, honey, and tangy BBQ sauce, ideal for relaxed summer entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pork

01 - 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat

→ Seasoning

02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

→ Sauce

07 - 1 cup BBQ sauce (gluten-free if required)
08 - 1/2 cup honey
09 - 1/2 cup peach preserves or peach jam
10 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

→ Peaches

13 - 2 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced (or 1 1/2 cups frozen peach slices)

# Method:

01 - Pat pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Rub evenly with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
02 - Place seasoned pork in crockpot.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
04 - Pour sauce over pork. Scatter peach slices on top and around the pork.
05 - Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until pork is very tender and shreds easily with forks.
06 - Remove pork from crockpot and shred with two forks.
07 - Skim excess fat from sauce. Return shredded pork to crockpot, mixing well with sauce and peaches. Serve hot with preferred sides.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like sunshine, transforming simple pork into a backyard feast even on a rainy day.
  • The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, leaving your hands free for more summertime fun.
02 -
  • If you forget to trim the pork, your sauce might become greasy and muddled instead of silky.
  • Adding the peaches at the start lets them break down and sweeten the sauce—their flavor can surprise you after hours of simmering.
03 -
  • If your crockpot runs hot, check for doneness early—the pork should easily pull apart.
  • The secret is whisking the sauce until it’s glossy and smooth; it marries the meat and peaches perfectly.
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