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Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

Rich and decadent, the internet-famous pot roast that is to die for.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 hrs
Total Time10 hrs 15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 418kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

  • 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)
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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

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!
Can I add potatoes and carrots?
Yes! Add chunks of potatoes with their skins on and chunks of carrots (or baby carrots) at the beginning of the cooking time.

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