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Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

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

My Serving Suggestions
  • On hoagies, hamburger buns or slider buns
  • Steamed white or brown rice
  • Mashed potatoes (my favorite!)
  • 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
Other Variations:
  • The butter adds a rich, buttery flavor that makes this dish ultra decadent. That said, many people either leave it out or cut the amount in half with no issues. If you’re worried it’ll be too rich, feel free to skip it! I don’t recommend using margarine as a substitute.
  • You can swap the chuck roast for a beef bottom round or rump roast if you prefer. Want to try something different? Pork roast or even chicken breasts or thighs work great, too—just use pork gravy or chicken gravy mix instead.
  • Toss in cubed potatoes and carrots to make it a full meal in one pot.
  • If you have the time, browning the meat before adding it to the crockpot adds extra depth and flavor—but it’s totally optional.
  • Not a fan of pepperoncini peppers? You can use jarred pickled red onions or baby dill pickles instead—just don’t forget to pour in some of their juice for that tangy kick!

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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