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A large plate of a slow cooker Mississippi pot roast ready to serve over mashed potatoes
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Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

Real deal Mississippi pot roast, from ya girl who was born and raised in Mississippi! With 6 ingredients and all the flavor you've got to make this!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 529kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2-4 lb chuck roast
  • 1 ranch dressing packet
  • 1 au jus gravy packet
  • 1/3-2/3 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 7 pepperocini peppers
  • 8 tbsp butter cut into cubes

Instructions

  • Add the roast to the bottom of the slow cooker.  
  • Next pour ranch dressing packet, gravy mix and brown sugar over the top.
  • Add peppers on top followed by the butter.
  • Add everything to slow cooker and cook for 8-10 hours on low or 5-6 hours on high. Use a spoon to remove additional oil on top of pot roast.
  • Once completely tender, shred with two forks and serve over mashed potatoes.

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Notes

How to Store

  • Fridge: Let the roast cool, then transfer it and its juices to an airtight container. Store it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
  • Freezer: Add the cooled pot roast and some of its juices to a freezer-safe container or storage bag. Freeze for up to 3 months, then thaw it overnight in the fridge.
  • Reheating: Reheat the roast with its juices in a covered pan over low heat until warmed through. For smaller portions, microwave in short intervals, stirring between each one. Add a splash of beef broth if it looks dry.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 777mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Vitamin C: 111.6mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3.8mg