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Georgia Peach BBQ Pork
Southern USMedium

Georgia Peach BBQ Pork

Southern style pulled pork featuring a sweet sauce made from fresh Georgia peaches and ginger.

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

8h

Servings

6

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Pork shoulder (Boston butt)
  • 3 cups Fresh Georgia peaches, pitted and sliced
  • 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 0.75 cup Light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the pork shoulder dry and rub thoroughly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    In a blender, combine the sliced peaches, ginger, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and ketchup until smooth.

  3. 3

    Place the pork in a slow cooker or a heavy Dutch oven and pour half of the peach mixture over the meat.

  4. 4

    Cook on low heat for 8 hours (slow cooker) or in a 300°F oven for 4-5 hours until the meat is fork-tender.

  5. 5

    Remove the pork from the liquid and shred using two forks, discarding any excess fat caps.

  6. 6

    While shredding, simmer the remaining peach sauce in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes to thicken.

  7. 7

    Toss the shredded pork with the thickened peach sauce and the Dijon mustard until well coated.

  8. 8

    Serve warm on toasted brioche buns with a side of coleslaw.

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