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Mississippi Pot Roast


  • Author: Camila Rose
  • Total Time: 8–9 hours
  • Yield: 6
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Mississippi Pot Roast is a true comfort food classic. With just five main ingredients—chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus mix, butter, and pepperoncini—you’ll have a dish that’s rich, flavorful, and unbelievably tender. Cooked low and slow, the roast becomes fall-apart juicy, infused with tangy, buttery flavors. It’s an easy, mostly hands-off recipe that’s perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or entertaining. Serve it over mashed potatoes, noodles, or tucked into sandwiches for a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 34 pound chuck roast
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
  • 68 pepperoncini peppers (plus a splash of brine if desired)


Instructions

  • Pat the roast dry and, if desired, sear on all sides until golden brown.
  • Place the roast in a slow cooker or Dutch oven.
  • Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over the top.
  • Place butter on top of the roast and scatter the pepperoncini around it.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or in the oven at 275°F for 4–5 hours) until fork-tender.
  • Shred the roast with two forks, mixing it back into the juices. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra depth, sear the meat before slow cooking.
  • Adjust the number of pepperoncini to your heat preference.
  • Great served over mashed potatoes, noodles, or in sandwiches.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours (slow cooker) or 4–5 hours (oven)
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 485
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 870mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg