The Definitive Guide to a Truly Tender Mississippi Pot Roast
This definitive guide to the Mississippi Pot Roast delivers fork-tender chuck roast drenched in a savory, rich, and slightly tangy gravy. Made simple in the slow cooker with just five core ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
3 to 4 pound beef chuck roast
2 tablespoons olive oil (or other high-heat cooking oil)
1/2 cup beef broth (low sodium)
1 packet (1 ounce) dry Ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix
1 packet (0.88 to 1 ounce) dry brown gravy mix or au jus mix
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced into four pieces
10 to 12 whole pepperoncini peppers (not sliced rings)
2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine (liquid from the jar)
Instructions
1. Pat the chuck roast very dry. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the roast for three to four minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Transfer the seared roast to a slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle the entire contents of the Ranch seasoning packet and the au jus mix evenly over the seared roast.
3. Place the four slices of butter on top of the seasoned roast. Pour the half-cup of beef broth around the sides of the roast.
4. Distribute the 10 to 12 whole pepperoncini peppers around the roast, nestling them into the broth. Drizzle the two tablespoons of pepperoncini brine over the top.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on the “Low” setting for eight to ten hours, or on the “High” setting for four to five hours.
6. Once cooked, shred the beef directly in the slow cooker with two forks, tossing it with the accumulated gravy and pan juices before serving.
Notes
For the best texture, always use a boneless beef chuck roast, as it has the right fat and collagen content.
Do not lift the slow cooker lid during cooking; this releases heat and significantly extends the time needed.
Only adjust for salt after the meat is shredded, as the seasoning packets already contain significant sodium.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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