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Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

Mississippi Pot Roast is rich, decadent, and totally irresistible—the internet-famous recipe that's taken Crockpot lovers by storm.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 hours
Total Time10 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

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 unsalted butter (1 stick) can use salted
  • 10 or more peperoncini peppers
  • 1/4 cup peperoncini juice (optional but adds more tanginess and flavor)
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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 fatty pieces.

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Notes

Does liquid need to be added? The unsalted butter will melt and will be the liquid for the flavorful pot roast recipe. Do not add water or broth. The meat will also cook down and make more liquid.
Alternate Cooking Methods:
Instant Pot: Sear the roast if desired right in the instant pot, then add 1 cup of beef broth, and all my ingredients listed. Cook on high pressure for 60 minutes with a 15-minute natural release.
Dutch Oven: Sear the roast, then add the rest of the ingredients. Cover and bake at 300°F for 3½ to 4 hours, or until fork-tender.
Stovetop: Brown the chuck roast in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add remaining ingredients plus ½ cup water or broth. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3–4 hours until tender.

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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