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Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe with Easy Tangy Pepperoncini Gravy

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A tender, melt-in-your-mouth Mississippi pot roast cooked low and slow in a crockpot with tangy pepperoncini gravy, perfect for cozy, no-fuss meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 ounce au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter
  • 7 to 8 pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) pepperoncini juice
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and trim excess fat if desired.
  2. Optional: Sear the roast in a hot skillet with oil for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned.
  3. Place the roast flat in the slow cooker insert.
  4. Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast and pat into the meat.
  5. Scatter the pepperoncini peppers over the roast and pour the pepperoncini juice around it.
  6. Cut the butter into pats and place on top of the roast. Sprinkle minced garlic and freshly ground black pepper over everything.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the meat shreds easily.
  8. Check doneness after 6 hours; cook longer if needed.
  9. Remove the roast and shred it with two forks directly in the crockpot, mixing with juices and peppers.
  10. Serve with the tangy pepperoncini gravy and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
  11. Optional: To thicken gravy, stir in a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water and cook on high for 15 minutes.

Notes

Do not skip the pepperoncini juice as it tenderizes and flavors the meat. Searing the roast before slow cooking adds depth but is optional. Let the roast rest in the juices for 10-15 minutes before shredding for best results. If gravy is too thin, thicken with cornstarch slurry. Always thaw meat completely before cooking for even tenderness.

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