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Mississippi Pot Roast

Apr 17, 2020 · 17 Comments

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Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast, aka Mississippi Mud Roast, is the best, juicy, tender roast you'll ever eat. It's so easy to make right in the slow cooker!

Mississippi Pot Roast is the best, juicy, tender, zesty roast you'll ever eat. It's so easy to make right in the slow cooker!

Shredded Mississippi Pot Roast with pepperoncinis and fresh parsley in a slow cooker crock

Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast is probably the most famous pot roast around, and for good reason. The ingredients together are a little strange, but they're simple and when they come together they make a flavorful, zesty, rich roast.

No bland dry roast here. Tender meat with heaps of flavor from the roast cooking in its own au jus gravy in the slow cooker.

This recipe is a fix-it-and-forget-it. Just dump it all in the slow cooker in the morning, and it's a fully cooked entree by dinner.

What is Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast is a beef chuck roast with ranch seasoning, au jus mix, butter, and pepperonicinis cooked in a slow cooker.

I'm not sure how anyone thought to put together that strange combination of ingredients, but I'm sure glad they did because they work together to make the most flavorful, juicy roast you'll ever eat.

Can I Use a Frozen Roast?

Yes, you can. Skip the searing part of the recipe, as it will be pretty difficult to sear frozen meat.

Also, cook your roast on high for the first hour to make sure the temperature is high enough before lowering it back to the low setting for the remainder of the cook time.

Mississippi mud roast on top of mashed potatoes on a white plate on a rustic wood background

What to Serve with Mississippi Pot Roast

Serve your Mississippi Pot Roast with some creamy mashed potatoes and a warm vegetable like roasted carrots or brussels sprouts.

Some other sides we love with this roast are garlic roasted potatoes and green beans, green beans with shallots, or some southern buttermilk biscuits.

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Mississippi mud roast on top of mashed potatoes on a white plate on a rustic wood background

Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast is the best, juicy, tender, zesty roast you'll ever eat. It's so easy to make right in the slow cooker!
5 from 12 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mississippi Mud Roast, Mississippi Pot Roast
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 440kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet au jus mix
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • 5-8 pepperoncini peppers
  • ¼ cup juice from pepperoncini jar

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Season roast with salt and pepper.
  • Quickly sear each side of the roast in the hot skillet. Transfer roast to slow cooker.
  • Add all remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Once tender, remove roast from crock and shred into large pieces using 2 forks.
  • Return to gravy. Serve warm and enjoy.

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Notes

  • You can also cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours, although it will not be as tender as cooking on low. Low and slow is easier for shredding.
  • In a hurry? Skip searing the roast. It won't make too much of a noticeable difference and is a huge time-saver.
  • This recipe is low carb. Serve with mashed or riced cauliflower and veggies.
  • Don't add any additional liquid. It will make enough on its own as it cooks.
  • To reheat, spread meat out on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for about 7-10 minutes, or until heated through. Heat gravy on the stove in a saucepan or in the microwave in a microwave-safe dish. You can also reheat meat in the microwave for a quicker method.
  • Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
  • Freezer Directions: Mississippi Pot Roast can be frozen before or after cooking. To freeze before cooking, simply add all ingredients to a freezer bag. To freeze after cooking, shred, and transfer to a freezer bag.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 737mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 4mg
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  1. Cathy says

    May 11, 2020 at 9:48 pm

    This recipe looks amazinnnnnnnnnng!!! So making this roast this week!

    Reply
  2. Irina says

    May 11, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    Thank you so much for your great recipe with the active, hands-on time of five minutes. OMG! This is what I need right now:)

    Reply
  3. Ali says

    May 12, 2020 at 12:38 am

    I love a slow cooker meal! They make cooking so easy! My husband would love this at the weekend, thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
  4. Rhonda Albom says

    May 12, 2020 at 1:13 am

    YUM! We are coming in to winter here, and there is nothing better than a pot roast for a cold night. Looks so tender and juicy, I will have to give it a try.

    Reply
  5. Dannii says

    May 12, 2020 at 1:22 am

    Now this is what I call comfort food! Definitely one to try now the weather has turned a bit.

    Reply
  6. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter says

    July 01, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    What a great recipe for entertaining the crowd Michelle! Although I don't eat meat myself, my meat loving friends will really appreciate this recipe! I have to try making it for them!

    Reply
  7. Carrie Robinson says

    July 01, 2020 at 2:29 pm

    This looks like the perfect comfort food! 🙂

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  8. Sisley White says

    July 01, 2020 at 3:02 pm

    This looks so good! I've never heard of this in the UK but I've discovered it now and I have to make it.

    Reply
  9. Priya Lakshminarayan says

    July 01, 2020 at 3:13 pm

    I had not heard of this dish..thanks for sharing this recipe..looks so good

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  10. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    July 01, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    What a tender and delicious meal! Perfect for the whole family and packed full of flavour!

    Reply
  11. Beth says

    July 01, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    I made this for the family last week. I served it over creamy mashed potatoes and it was delicious!

    Reply
  12. Chrissy says

    September 02, 2021 at 7:04 pm

    Delicious!

    Reply
  13. Kathy says

    December 20, 2021 at 8:33 am

    I’ve made this several times for friends and family. Everyone raves!

    Reply
  14. Linda Johnston says

    January 05, 2022 at 8:13 am

    Thinking about your question, Who thought of this? Some homemaker who was low on everything but ranch seasoning and the peppers!??? That's what happens to me. Seriously, this looks delicious. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      January 05, 2022 at 9:04 am

      Right? Such a weird combination, but soooo good. It's on our menu for this week again 🙂

      Reply
  15. Julie says

    February 10, 2022 at 3:08 pm

    We do this on sandwiches. We spread cream cheese on a boogie bun. Yuuuumy!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      February 10, 2022 at 8:43 pm

      Omg. That sounds absolutely divine! Thanks for the idea!

      Reply

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