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Tender Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

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A simple and delicious slow cooker Mississippi pot roast recipe featuring tender chuck roast, buttery seasoning, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for cozy dinners with minimal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 packet (1/4 cup) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet (1/4 cup) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter
  • 8 to 10 pepperoncini peppers with juice
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat your 3-4 pound chuck roast dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat if desired. Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast’s surface.
  2. Place the seasoned roast flat in the base of your slow cooker. No need to brown or sear beforehand.
  3. Place the 1/2 cup of unsalted butter on top of the roast in pats. Scatter 8-10 pepperoncini peppers around and over the roast, then pour about 1/4 cup of the pepperoncini juice over everything.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is fork-tender. Alternatively, cook on high for 5 hours. Baste the roast with juices halfway through if desired.
  5. Once done, shred the meat directly in the slow cooker using two forks or tongs. Stir gently to soak up the buttery, pepperoncini-infused juices. Serve hot.

Notes

Do not skip the pepperoncini juice for the signature tangy flavor. No need to brown the meat before slow cooking. Use a well-marbled chuck roast for best results. If using a pressure cooker, cook on high pressure for 60 minutes with natural release. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or plant-based spread. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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