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Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

4.5 from 87 reviews

This Mississippi Pot Roast recipe features a tender slow-cooked chuck roast simmered with ranch seasoning, brown gravy mix, butter, and tangy peperoncini peppers to create a savory and flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for comforting dinners.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 lb. chuck roast (35 lbs will work)
  • 1 oz. ranch seasoning packet (can use original, dip, or spicy packet)
  • 0.87 oz. brown gravy packet (McCormick recommended)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick; can use salted butter if preferred)
  • 10 or more peperoncini peppers
  • 1/4 cup peperoncini juice (optional for extra tanginess and flavor)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Roast: Place the chuck roast into the slow cooker. Browning the meat beforehand in a skillet is optional but not required.
  2. Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning packet and brown gravy packet evenly over the top of the roast in the slow cooker.
  3. Add Butter and Peppers: Place the stick of butter on top of the seasoned roast. Then add the peperoncini peppers and pour the peperoncini juice over everything if using.
  4. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH heat for 6 to 7 hours. Avoid opening the lid during cooking to retain heat and moisture.
  5. Shred and Serve: After cooking, use two forks to shred the roast directly in the slow cooker. Remove any large fatty pieces before serving.

Notes

  • Using the peperoncini juice is optional but enhances the tangy flavor of the dish.
  • You can brown the roast in a skillet before slow cooking for added flavor and crust, though it’s not necessary.
  • You can substitute the McCormick brown gravy packet with any brown gravy mix packet of your choice.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days and reheat gently on the stove or microwave.
  • For a thicker gravy, remove the roast after shredding and stir the cooking juices on high in the slow cooker to reduce before serving.

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