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Irresistible Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast

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A tender, juicy, and flavorful slow-cooked pot roast made effortlessly in a crockpot with ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and buttery gravy. Perfect comfort food for busy days or feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds chuck roast (well-marbled)
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 envelope (about 0.87 ounces) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (115 grams or 1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 6–8 pepperoncini peppers with juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and trim excess fat if desired.
  2. Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix evenly over all sides of the roast. Add garlic powder and freshly ground black pepper if using.
  3. Place the roast in the crockpot insert, fat side up if possible.
  4. Place 1/2 cup unsalted butter on top of the roast. Scatter 6-8 whole pepperoncini peppers around and on top, then pour in about 1/4 cup of the pepperoncini juice.
  5. Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast and peppers.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the meat is fall-apart tender.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, check the meat’s tenderness and continue cooking if needed, testing every 15-20 minutes.
  8. Remove the roast carefully and shred with two forks. Return shredded meat to the crockpot juices to soak up the flavor.
  9. Let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before shredding for easier handling and better juice redistribution.
  10. If sauce is too thin, thicken with a cornstarch and water slurry on the stovetop for 1-2 minutes.

Notes

Patting the roast dry helps seasoning stick better. Avoid lifting the lid frequently to maintain temperature. For deeper flavor, sear the roast before slow cooking (optional). Let the roast rest before shredding. Use fresh pepperoncini peppers for best texture and flavor. Adjust salt based on seasoning packet content. Sauce can be thickened with cornstarch slurry if desired.

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