Honey Peach BBQ Pulled Pork (Print Version)

Pulled pork slow-cooked with sweet peaches and honey, tossed in tangy BBQ sauce for summer meals.

# What to Use:

→ Pork

01 - 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, excess fat trimmed

→ 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 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 (alternatively, 1 1/2 cups frozen peach slices)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Dry pork shoulder thoroughly using paper towels. Rub evenly with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
02 - Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the crockpot.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine barbecue sauce, honey, peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until smooth.
04 - Pour the prepared sauce over the pork in the crockpot. Distribute peach slices on top and around the pork.
05 - Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, until the pork is extremely tender and easily shreds with a fork.
06 - Remove pork from crockpot. Using two forks, shred meat into bite-sized pieces.
07 - Skim excess fat from the crockpot sauce as needed. Return shredded pork to crockpot and stir with sauce and peaches for even distribution.
08 - Serve hot, either on buns, over rice, or alongside preferred accompaniments.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can set it up before work and return to melt-in-your-mouth pork without lifting a finger during the day.
  • The gentle sweetness from honey and peaches balances the tangy BBQ, making it appealing to both kids and grownups alike.
02 -
  • If you rush the cook time or try high heat, the pork can turn tough instead of fork-tender.
  • Letting the shredded meat sit in the sauce for 30 minutes means every bite is moist and flavorful.
03 -
  • If your sauce seems thin after shredding, simmer it in the crockpot uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
  • Letting the pork rest in the crockpot ensures every fiber soaks up the flavor—that’s the magic touch.
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