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Ready for a new pot roast obsession? Georgia pot roast is rich, tender, and packs a tangy punch that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
You may also like my slow cooker 3 packet pot roast, or Amish pot roast! We can not get enough pot roast recipes in our house.

Why you’ll love this
It’s a fun twist on the classic Mississippi pot roast—same richness!
It’s ultra buttery, tender, and loaded with savory goodness.
That subtle vinegar kick balances everything out—it’s bold, rich, and unforgettable.
Key Ingredients
- Beef Chuck Roast: A 4-pound roast that gets perfectly tender in the slow cooker.
- Ranch Seasoning & Brown Gravy Mix: Add bold, savory flavor with zero fuss.
- Salted Butter: Creates a rich, buttery sauce as it melts into the meat.
- Pickled Red Onions (with juice): Adds tangy, oniony flavor—look for them near the pickles, olives, or in the refrigerated deli section.
How to make Georgia Pot Roast
- Layer everything in the slow cooker.
- Let it cook low and slow all day.
- Shred it up and mix it back in.
- Serve up!
Variations
- Chuck roast is always the best choice for pot roast for it’s perfectly marbled, but you can use a bottom round or rump roast in this recipe.
- You can use half of each of the seasoning packets if you’re concerned about the sodium content. If you use a full four-pound chuck roast, it should not be too salty, though.
- You can skip the butter if you are cutting back on calories, though it does lend an
- Add 5 whole garlic cloves for a garlic punch.
- Don’t like pickled onions? Simply slice an entire red onion instead.
- Carrots and potatoes can be added to this meal to make it complete — add these at the beginning of the cooking time.
How to serve
- Mashed potatoes are my go-to for serving these kinds of buttery pot roasts!
- Steamed rice is a great option! The plain white rice goes great with the salty roast.
- Turn the roast into a pasta dish by serving the meat and the gravy over cooked egg noodles.
- Make mouthwatering sandwiches by piling the meat onto toasted hamburger buns.
Featured Comment
This was easy and very delicious. Thank you.”
– liz
Slow Cooker Georgia Pot Roast
How to Video
Ingredients
- 4 lbs. beef chuck roast
- 1 oz. ranch seasoning mix
- .87 brown gravy mix
- 12 oz. pickled red onion, ADD JUICES TO SLOW COOKER TOO!
- ½ cup salted butter
Instructions
- Add the roast to the slow cooker. Sprinkle over the ranch and gravy packet.
- Pour over the pickled onion and their liquid.
- Add the stick of butter on top.
- Cook on low for 9 hours or until tender.
- Shred the meat with two forks, you can do this right in the slow cooker or on plate. Discard any fatty pieces. Serve and enjoy!
- Serve and enjoy!
Sarah’s Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
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This looks delicious and I want to try it, but don’t have nine hours to let it do it’s thing. Have you tried this cooking it on High? I’m looking for how many hours on high you might think it would take.
6 hours on high should work!
Thank you!
This was easy and very delicious. Thank you
Solid pot roast with a nice flavor. My only comment would be that the brand of pickled onions featured in this recipe comes in a 16 ounce jar not a 12.
If I use red onion instead of pickled, what liquid would be added? Seems like onion alone is not enough.
You could add some beef broth, or even a touch of water.
You would also need some vinegar!!