Description
A flavorful and tender Mississippi Pot Roast made easy in the slow cooker with pepperoncini peppers, ranch seasoning, and brown gravy mix. This comforting dish is perfect for a hands-off meal with rich, tangy, and savory notes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 lb. chuck roast (3–5 lbs will work)
- 1 oz. ranch packet (can use original, dip, or spicy packet)
- 0.87 oz. brown gravy packet (McCormick recommended)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick; can substitute salted butter)
- 10 or more pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice (optional but adds tanginess and flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Roast: Add the chuck roast to the slow cooker. Browning the meat in a skillet beforehand is optional but not necessary for this recipe.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning packet and brown gravy packet evenly on top of the roast in the slow cooker.
- Add Butter and Peppers: Place the stick of butter on top along with the pepperoncini peppers and pour in the pepperoncini juice if using.
- Cook the Roast: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 6-7 hours. Avoid opening the lid during cooking to retain moisture and heat.
- Shred and Serve: Once cooked, shred the roast with two forks directly in the slow cooker. Remove any fatty pieces and mix to combine flavors before serving.
Notes
- You can brown the roast in a skillet before slow cooking for extra flavor if desired.
- If you can’t find pepperoncini juice, adding extra peppers can compensate for flavor.
- The brown gravy packet can be substituted with homemade gravy or other similar seasoning blends if needed.
- Leftovers store well and can be refrigerated or frozen for future meals.
- Adjust pepperoncini quantity according to your personal spice and tanginess preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours (LOW) or 6-7 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Mississippi pot roast, slow cooker recipe, chuck roast, easy pot roast, pepperoncini, ranch seasoning, comfort food
