Honey Peach BBQ Pulled Pork (Printable Version)

Tender pulled pork with honey and peaches, simmered in tangy BBQ sauce—perfect for summer meals.

# 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 (ensure 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, sliced (or 1 1/2 cups frozen peach slices)

# Directions:

01 - Pat dry the pork shoulder using paper towels. Evenly coat with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
02 - Set the seasoned pork shoulder into the crockpot.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk BBQ sauce, honey, peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until well blended.
04 - Pour the prepared sauce over the pork in the crockpot. Arrange peach slices on and around the pork.
05 - Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours, until pork becomes very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
06 - Remove pork from the crockpot. Use two forks to shred.
07 - Skim excess fat from the sauce as needed. Return the shredded pork to the crockpot, mixing thoroughly with the sauce and peach pieces.
08 - Serve hot accompanied by buns, rice, or selected side dishes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet peachy sauce turns ordinary pulled pork into a showstopper without any fuss.
  • It&aposs an easy recipe that makes your kitchen smell incredible and feeds a crowd—perfect for summer days when you want less heat and more flavor.
02 -
  • Once I rushed the seasoning and the pork lacked depth—take your time rubbing in the spices for the best result.
  • Fresh peaches will break down beautifully after hours in the crockpot—don&apost skip them even if you&aposre tempted.
03 -
  • For richer flavor, sear the pork before adding to the crockpot—it builds a deeper base.
  • If the sauce is too thin at the end, remove the lid and cook on high for 30 minutes to reduce.
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