Mississippi pot roast

Here’s the classic Mississippi Pot Roast—super easy, very popular, and incredibly tender 🌶️🥩

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Mississippi Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 1 (3–4 lb) chuck roast

• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix

• 1 packet au jus gravy mix

• ½ cup (1 stick) butter

• 6–8 pepperoncini peppers

• ¼ cup pepperoncini juice (optional but recommended)

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Instructions

Slow Cooker (Most Common)

1. Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker.

2. Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over the roast.

3. Place butter on top.

4. Add pepperoncini peppers and juice.

5. Cover and cook:

   • Low: 8 hours

   • High: 4–5 hours

6. Shred the meat with forks and mix into the juices.

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Oven Method

1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).

2. Place roast in a Dutch oven and add all ingredients.

3. Cover tightly and cook 3–4 hours, until fork-tender.

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Serving Ideas

• Over mashed potatoes

• On sandwich rolls

• With rice or egg noodles

• With roasted vegetables

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Tips

• No extra salt needed—the mixes are salty.

• If you prefer less heat, use fewer pepperoncinis.

• For thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with water and stir in at the end.

If you want, I can give you a 3-ingredient version, an Instant Pot version, or ideas for leftovers.