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Mississippi Pot Roast

by Sarah Olson on February 23, 2020 | Updated March 29, 2021 142 Comments

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Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

This unique recipe for Mississippi Pot Roast is full of flavor and the most tender roast you will ever try.

If you have not tried the Mississippi roast fad, it is time. This is one of my most requested recipes and I have two other versions, a Spicy Mississippi Roast, and Chicken Mississippi recipe.

cooked pot roast with peppers in slow cooker.

I’m in quite a few Facebook crockpot recipe groups and this Mississippi Pot Roast recipe has been the rage for years. Some people call it Mississippi Mud Roast and some even call it the forbidden roast for the group members are tired of everyone posting photos of it!

all ingredients still in packaging for Mississippi pot roast

How to make Mississippi Pot Roast in the Crockpot:

  1. Chuck Roast – This a highly marbled beef roast that is the key to this recipe.
  2. Brown Gravy Mix – This little packet thickens the sauce a bit and adds a great beefy flavor. If you want to use a different kind of packet see my info below on sodium content.
  3. Ranch Dressing Mix – Why ranch mix? This has great onion and garlic flavor. You can use any one-ounce packet, even the packet labeled “dip”. There is also a spicy version that works great in this recipe.
  4. Salted Butter – Adds a butter flavor and make it ultra decadent.
  5. Peperoncini Peppers and Juice – the peppers and juice add a vinegary tang to the roast, don’t skip on this!
sodium in packets: brown gravy 1360, lipton onion 2800, au jus 3600.

Which packet to use to make this recipe have less sodium:

Many of my fans have said that they think the famous Mississippi Pot Roast recipe is too salty. I have found when they do say that they are using one of the more salty packets. The packet I use is listed first below.

  • McCormick Brown Gravy Sodium (entire packet): 1360mg
  • Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix (entire packet): 2800mg
  • McCormick Au Jus Gravy (entire packet): 3600mg

Look at the differences in sodium content. If you want to use onion soup mix or au jus, I recommend using half a packet or serving over something plain like white rice.

raw meat, with brown gravy packet, ranch dressing packet, peperoncini peppers and butter

How long do I cook this?

  • Place the lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on LOW for 10 hours or if you are in a pinch you can do 6-7 hours on low.
Finished Mississippi Pot Roast before cooking

Can I use a different type of meat?

  • You can use pork roast or chicken breasts or thighs with this recipe.
  • Use a pork gravy or chicken gravy if you do so.

Do I have to use the butter?

  • The butter adds a buttery flavor to this dish which makes it ultra decadent.
  • Many people do leave it out or cut the butter in half without issues. If you think it will be too rich, definitely leave it out!
shredded mississippi pot roast ready to serve with a wooden spoon

How should I serve this?

Shred the meat with two forks and discard any fatty pieces. Serve with one of these suggestions.

  • On hoagies, hamburger buns or slider buns
  • Steamed white or brown rice
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Cauliflower rice or with steamed vegetables.
Mashed potatoes in bowl with shredded meat on top

Other wonderful Mississippi style recipes:

  • Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Creamy Mississippi Beef – Recipe from Recipes that Crock
  • Mississippi Pot Roast Soup (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot) – recipe from Plain Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Spicy Mississippi Pot Roast
  • Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast – Recipe from Simply Happy Foodie
  • Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Roast – Recipe from The Country Cook

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shredded mississippi pot roast ready to serve

Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

5 from 81 votes
Rich and decadent, the internet-famous pot roast that is to die for.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mississippi Pot Roast
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 hours
Total Time: 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 418kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger-oval

Ingredients:

  • 4 lb. chuck roast 3-5 lbs will work
  • 1 oz. ranch packet (can use original packet, dip packet or spicy packet)
  • .87 oz. brown gravy packet (I use McCormick) See substitutions in notes below
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)
  • 10 or more peperoncini peppers
  • 1/4 cup peperoncini juice (optional but adds more tanginess and flavor)
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • Add the roast to the slow cooker. You can brown the meat in a skillet on the stovetop if desired but I do not.
  • Add the ranch packet and brown gravy packet on top of the roast.
  • Add the stick of butter, peppers and pepper juice.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 6-7 hours. Do not open the lid while the roast cooks.
  • Shred with two forks right in the slow cooker. Remove any patty pieces.

How to Video:

Recipe Notes:

What are some idea on how to serve this shreded meat?
  • On hoagies, hamburger buns or slider buns
  • Steamed white or brown rice
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Cauliflower rice or with steamed vegetables.
Can I use an Au jus packet or onion soup mix packet?
Yes, but beware they are saltier than the brown gravy mix, see below:
  • McCormick Brown Gravy Sodium (entire packet): 1360mg
  • Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix (entire packet): 2800mg
  • McCormick Au Jus Gravy (entire packet): 3600mg
Can I use a different type of meat?
  • You can use pork roast or chicken breasts or thighs with this recipe.
  • Use a pork gravy or chicken gravy if you do so.
Do I have to add the butter?
  • The butter adds a buttery flavor to this dish which makes it ultra decadent.
  • Many people do leave it out or cut the butter in half without issues. If you think it will be too rich, definitely leave it out!

Nutrition:

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Karla Salsbury says

      March 24, 2021 at 10:09 pm

      Not a fan of pepperoncinis. Will it be just as good if I leave those out?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 25, 2021 at 8:51 am

        They are part of the recipe, the vinegar in them makes the recipe. You can but it won’t be the same.

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