Honey Peach BBQ Pulled Pork (Printable)

Tender pork slow-cooked with honey, peaches, and BBQ sauce creates a sweet and savory summer main.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pork

01 - 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat

→ Seasoning

02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground 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 (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 1/2 cups frozen peach slices)

# Directions:

01 - Pat pork shoulder dry using paper towels. Evenly coat with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
02 - Transfer the seasoned pork shoulder to the crockpot.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until fully integrated.
04 - Pour the sauce mixture over the pork in the crockpot. Distribute peach slices evenly atop and around the pork.
05 - Secure the crockpot lid and cook on low for 8 hours, until pork is extremely tender and easily shredded with a fork.
06 - Remove pork from crockpot. Using two forks, shred pork thoroughly.
07 - Skim excess fat from sauce in crockpot if necessary. Return shredded pork to crockpot and incorporate with sauce and peaches.
08 - Serve hot on buns, over rice, or with chosen accompaniments.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • This pork practically cooks itself, leaving time for everything else you'd rather do on a summer day.
  • The honey and peaches bring a mellow sweetness that makes each bite feel like a treat without overpowering the BBQ tang.
02 -
  • If you skip trimming the pork's fatty bits, your sauce may turn too oily and overwhelm the flavors.
  • Swapping in apricot preserves is surprisingly delicious and gives the pork a punchier fruit flair.
03 -
  • Always taste your sauce before pouring it in—you can balance sweetness or acidity to your liking.
  • Mix leftovers into wraps or salads for an easy second meal that never feels repetitive.
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