Honey Peach BBQ Pulled Pork (Printable Version)

Tender pork slow-cooked with peaches, honey, and BBQ sauce for a flavorful summer main dish.

# What You 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 needed)
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)

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Secretly, no one will guess how hands-off the cooking really is—they’ll think you fussed for hours.
  • The honeyed peaches tucked into the BBQ sauce create that perfect sweet, sticky finish everyone asks about.
02 -
  • If you rush and lift the lid early, the pork won’t shred as beautifully—that slow steam is crucial.
  • Adding peaches last minute means they’ll stay firmer, so decide if you like them soft or with a gentle bite.
03 -
  • Skim excess fat from the sauce for a cleaner texture and don’t forget to stir well for maximum peachy flavor.
  • A little smoked paprika sprinkled atop before serving adds extra depth and color.
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