Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy Perfect Pepperoncini Slow Cooker Meal
A simple, flavorful slow cooker pot roast made tender with pepperoncini peppers and classic Mississippi seasoning. Perfect for cozy dinners and easy to prepare with pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 to 8 hours (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes (low) or 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 jar (about 7 ounces) pepperoncini peppers with juice
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Trim the chuck roast to remove excess fat or silver skin, leaving some fat for juiciness (about 5 minutes).
- Season both sides of the roast evenly with ranch seasoning mix, au jus gravy mix, black pepper, and optionally Worcestershire sauce.
- Optional: Sear the roast in a hot skillet with a little oil for 2-3 minutes per side to lock in flavor.
- Place the seasoned roast flat in the slow cooker. Pour the entire jar of pepperoncini peppers and juice over the roast.
- Scatter the minced garlic on top, then cut the butter into pieces and dot it evenly over the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until the meat easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Remove the roast carefully, shred with forks in the slow cooker to soak up juices, then spoon over the remaining sauce and peppers. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Do not skip the pepperoncini juice as it tenderizes and flavors the meat. Searing the roast is optional but adds flavor. Use a meat thermometer aiming for 195°F for perfect shredding. Rest the meat a few minutes before shredding. You can cook in a Dutch oven at 275°F for 3-4 hours if no slow cooker is available. Leftovers store well refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
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