Honey Peach BBQ Pulled Pork (Print Version)

Sweet peaches and honey coat shredded pork finished in tangy BBQ sauce for a summer main dish everyone loves.

# 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)

# Method:

01 - Pat pork shoulder dry using paper towels. Combine salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, then apply evenly to pork.
02 - Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the crockpot.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until fully blended.
04 - Pour the sauce over the pork in the crockpot. Arrange peach slices on top and around the pork.
05 - Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork becomes tender and shreds effortlessly.
06 - Remove the pork from the crockpot and use two forks to shred thoroughly.
07 - Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid if necessary. Return shredded pork to the crockpot and combine well with sauce and peaches.
08 - Serve hot on buns, over rice, or alongside preferred sides.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The rich pork gets kissed with honey and peach jam, making every bite both sweet and savory.
  • It&'s a crowd-pleaser for all summer gatherings, and leftovers taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • If you skip trimming the pork shoulder, the sauce can turn oily—learned after a greasy batch.
  • Letting the shredded meat sit in the sauce for at least 20 minutes before serving makes it doubly succulent.
03 -
  • Remove the pork carefully and shred while still warm—it pulls apart easily and stays juicy.
  • Let the shredded pork soak in the sauce before serving; this step makes the flavor unforgettable.
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