Save Summer gatherings call for dishes that bring together fresh, vibrant flavors with effortless preparation. This Honey Peach BBQ Pulled Pork slow-cooked in a crockpot infuses tender pork shoulder with the natural sweetness of ripe peaches and honey, all wrapped in a tangy BBQ sauce. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing main dish that celebrates the best of the season.
Save Combining traditional southern BBQ with the fresh sweetness of summer peaches creates a balance of savory and sweet that’s hard to resist. This recipe brings out the juiciest pulled pork with minimal effort, allowing you more time to enjoy your company.
Ingredients
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- Pork
- 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
- Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup peach preserves or peach jam
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Peaches
- 2 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced (or 1 1/2 cups frozen peach slices)
Instructions
- 1.
- Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Rub evenly with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 2.
- Place the seasoned pork in the crockpot.
- 3.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
- 4.
- Pour the sauce over the pork in the crockpot. Scatter the peach slices on top and around the pork.
- 5.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- 6.
- Remove the pork from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
- 7.
- Skim excess fat from the sauce in the crockpot if needed. Return shredded pork to the crockpot and mix with the sauce and peaches.
- 8.
- Serve hot on buns, over rice, or with your favorite sides.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
For a spicier kick, add 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce before cooking. If fresh peaches are unavailable, apricot preserves make a delicious substitute, maintaining sweetness and texture.
Varianten und Anpassungen
This recipe can be made gluten-free by choosing gluten-free BBQ sauce and buns. You can also try serving the pulled pork over rice or alongside fresh coleslaw or pickles for added crunch and contrast.
Serviervorschläge
Serve the tender pulled pork hot on sandwich buns for classic BBQ sandwiches, or spoon over rice to soak up the sweet and tangy sauce. Pair with coleslaw or pickles on the side to complete the meal.
Save With a few simple ingredients and your slow cooker, this Honey Peach BBQ Pulled Pork is a standout dish that’s as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for weekend meals or summer celebrations, it will quickly become a family favorite.
