Honey Peach BBQ Pulled Pork (Printable)

Tender pork slow-cooked with peaches, honey, and BBQ flavors. Ideal for summer meals or casual gatherings.

# 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 barbecue sauce (ensure gluten-free if desired)
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 and 1/2 cups frozen peach slices)

# Directions:

01 - Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Evenly rub the surface with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
02 - Arrange the seasoned pork shoulder in the crockpot.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
04 - Pour the sauce mixture over the pork in the crockpot. Distribute peach slices over and around the pork.
05 - Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours until the pork becomes extremely tender and shreds easily with a fork.
06 - Remove the pork from the crockpot and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-size pieces.
07 - Skim any excess fat from the sauce left in the crockpot if needed. Return the shredded pork to the crockpot and thoroughly mix with sauce and peaches.
08 - Serve hot on buns, over rice, or accompanied by preferred sides.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy slow cooker method allows for hands-off meal prep.
  • Combines juicy pork with the natural sweetness of peaches and honey.
  • Perfectly balanced tangy BBQ sauce elevates summer flavors.
  • Gluten-free options available with the right ingredients.
  • Versatile serving options for sandwiches, rice, or sides.
02 -
  • Use a sharp knife and sturdy cutting board to prep the pork and peaches safely.
  • Whisk the sauce ingredients thoroughly to balance sweetness and tang.
  • Skim fat from the sauce to keep the dish light and flavorful.
  • Prepare the pulled pork a day ahead; flavors develop beautifully overnight.
  • Always verify allergen information on BBQ and Worcestershire sauces, especially for gluten and mustard.
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