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Flavorful Peach Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Slow Cooker Recipe

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A tender, fall-apart pulled pork recipe with a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors from peaches and bourbon, slow-cooked to perfection for easy summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup peach preserves or jam (chunky style preferred)
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s recommended)
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnishes: fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
  • Optional sides: soft hamburger buns or sandwich rolls, coleslaw

Instructions

  1. Trim and prepare the pork by removing excess fat and patting dry. Slice the onion and peel and slice the peaches. (10 minutes)
  2. Make the Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce by whisking together peach preserves, BBQ sauce, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. (5 minutes)
  3. Layer ingredients in the slow cooker: place sliced onions at the bottom, lay pork shoulder on top, scatter peach slices around and over the pork, then pour BBQ sauce evenly over everything. (5 minutes)
  4. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until pork easily shreds with a fork.
  5. Shred the pork using two forks, return shredded pork to slow cooker, and stir to soak up the sauce. (10 minutes)
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or apple cider vinegar if needed. (2 minutes)
  7. Serve the pulled pork on buns, topped with coleslaw and fresh herbs if desired. (5 minutes)

Notes

Use fresh peaches when in season for best flavor; frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained. Substitute bourbon with apple juice for a non-alcoholic version. To thicken sauce, remove pork and simmer sauce on stove. For crispy edges, broil shredded pork 3-5 minutes. Avoid lifting slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain temperature. Can cook on high for 4-5 hours if short on time. Instant Pot option: cook on meat/stew setting for 60 minutes with natural pressure release.

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