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Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

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An easy 5-ingredient slow cooker meal that yields a tender, flavorful pot roast with a peppery, tangy kick. Perfect for busy days and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 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, room temperature
  • 8 to 10 pepperoncini peppers with about 1/4 cup (60 ml) pepperoncini juice

Instructions

  1. Trim the roast: If your chuck roast has large chunks of fat, trim them off with a sharp knife, leaving some fat for flavor.
  2. Place the roast in the slow cooker fat side up.
  3. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the top of the roast.
  4. Cut the butter into slices and lay them over the roast.
  5. Scatter the pepperoncini peppers around the roast and pour in about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the pepperoncini juice.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours until the roast is fork-tender.
  7. Check for doneness; if still tough, cook another hour on low.
  8. Remove the roast with tongs, shred with forks, and spoon the juices and peppers on top.

Notes

Optional to sear the roast before slow cooking for extra flavor. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to retain heat. If sauce is too thin, thicken with cornstarch slurry in last 15 minutes. Skim excess fat from juices before serving for a cleaner sauce. Pepperoncini juice is key for tenderizing and flavor.

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