Honey Peach BBQ Pulled Pork (Print View)

Slow-cooked pulled pork with honey, peaches, and tangy BBQ sauce—ideal for summer meals.

# Components:

→ 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, and sliced or 1 1/2 cups frozen peach slices

# Directions:

01 - Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Coat evenly 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 BBQ sauce, honey, peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until thoroughly blended.
04 - Pour the prepared sauce over the pork. Scatter peach slices on top and around the meat.
05 - Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until pork is tender and easily shredded.
06 - Remove pork from the crockpot and shred using two forks.
07 - Skim excess fat from the sauce in the crockpot as needed. Return shredded pork to the crockpot and combine with sauce and peaches.
08 - Serve the hot pulled pork on buns, rice, or alongside preferred accompaniments.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The pork melts into juicy shreds, infused with summery peaches and honey for an irresistible flavor boost.
  • This dish is stress-free: throw it in the crockpot and forget it until dinnertime, perfect for busy days or casual gatherings.
02 -
  • I once rushed peeling peaches straight over the crockpot and ended up with slippery bits—prep them over a cutting board for sanity.
  • Mixing the sauce separately lets you adjust sweetness or tang before committing it to the slow cooker.
03 -
  • If serving a crowd, keep the pork warm in the crockpot on "keep warm" so everyone gets a hot sandwich.
  • Adding a drizzle of fresh honey at the end lifts the whole dish and wows guests.
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