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.
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!
How to make Mississippi Pot Roast in the Crockpot:
- Chuck Roast – This a highly marbled beef roast that is the key to this recipe.
- 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.
- 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.
- Salted Butter – Adds a butter flavor and make it ultra decadent.
- Peperoncini Peppers and Juice – the peppers and juice add a vinegary tang to the roast, don’t skip on this!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
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)
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.
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Recipe Notes:
- On hoagies, hamburger buns or slider buns
- Steamed white or brown rice
- Mashed potatoes
- Cauliflower rice or with steamed vegetables.
- McCormick Brown Gravy Sodium (entire packet): 1360mg
- Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix (entire packet): 2800mg
- McCormick Au Jus Gravy (entire packet): 3600mg
- You can use pork roast or chicken breasts or thighs with this recipe.
- Use a pork gravy or chicken gravy if you do so.
- 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!
It’s very good and tasty. So tender.
This is delicious.
Have made with rump roast (because it was on sale) and it turned out delicious!
Best pot roast I ever had. Everyone loved it.
I’ve made it twice. Excellent. Problem with grease on top when refrigerated. To imagine that it’s all in the pot 1st day is a concern. I’ve used brown rice and also on sandwich. Both great. I’ll use a whole jar of peperocini next time rather than half. Lots of salt. I don’t add any but still. Loaded.
Hi Dave! Though I do love the butteriness of this recipe, I often take a paper towel and remove some of the grease. You could do that and your leftover won’t be as greasy.
This is the best roast I have ever had thanks for sharing. The entire family loved it we will make this again and try some of the other variations.
So good! My husband actually loves it!!
Meh. Expected this to be really good. It was greasy and fatty. I’ll use the rest of the meat in enchiladas or tacos(de-fatted) Thought the peppers would up the favor. Nope. I’d use the whole jar of the peppers to up the flavor profile. Not a repeat for us.
Instead of Chuck roast, I’ve used round roast. Not as fatty for those who want a leaner option.
Looking to do this recipe soon I have a pork roast that I can use instead of my beef chuck roast
Yes, many have said that works well.
Going to try this tonight. So excited. How much is one serving?
1/10 of the recipe. I don’t measure these recipes.
Best recipe I’ve had in a long time. Melts in your mouth!!
The only recipe I use for Pot Roast. It’s delicious.
I’ve made this with beef, pork and chicken. All delicious!
Can you add small golden potatoes to the crock pot and cook with the roast
Yes would like to know if small potatoes and carrots could be added 1/2 way through
I would add them at the beginning.
I have made this about 10 times. The first time I followed the recipe and the advice of the person that said only do half the ranch envelope. The second time the roast was still frozen and that’s how I’ve done it since! It comes out as if it’s been pan braised and comes out great!!
So…..frozen roast!! half ranch packet, au jus envelope, stick of butter, and 5 pepperoncinis. Put all in crock pot and it’ll be perfect when done!
Does it matter the size of the roast? I have a 6lb chuck, do I use just 1 packet of each?
Yes. It will be great with that size. Any more and it will be too salty.