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mississippi roast recipe with Pepperoncini Herb Butter
- Total Time: 435 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Mississippi roast recipe offers a comforting and straightforward slow-cooked meal, featuring a tender chuck roast infused with a vibrant, zesty twist from pepperoncini and herb butter. It is a perfect family-friendly dinner option for busy weeknights, emphasizing ease of preparation and rich, savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 3.5 lb chuck roast, choose a cut with good marbling
- 1 packet (1 oz) au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix, or store-brand
- 0.5 cup jarred sliced pepperoncini
- 2.5 tbsp pepperoncini brine
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, or plant-based alternative
Instructions
- Prepare Roast: Pat the chuck roast thoroughly dry with paper towels. (Optional) sear all sides in a hot 10-inch skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown for a deeper flavor.
- Assemble in Slow Cooker: Place the seared or unseared roast in your slow cooker. Sprinkle both seasoning packets evenly over the top. Add the butter, the sliced pepperoncini, and the pepperoncini brine. Do not add extra liquid.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the meat is incredibly fall-apart tender.
- Shred and Serve: Once cooked, remove the roast to a cutting board or directly shred it easily with two forks right in the slow cooker juices until it is in tender, bite-sized pieces. Stir to coat thoroughly, ensuring every piece is infused with flavor and moisture.
Notes
If the sauce seems too thin at the end, whisk in a teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with a tablespoon of cold water right into the hot liquid after removing the roast, letting it thicken for 15 minutes on the warm setting. For a spicier roast, add an extra splash of pepperoncini brine or a pinch of red pepper flakes. For an all-in-one meal, add chopped carrots, quartered potatoes, or thick slices of onion to the slow cooker at the beginning. You can use an Instant Pot by pressure cooking on high for 60-90 minutes (20 minutes per pound), then allowing a natural release for 10-15 minutes before shredding. Visit your local butcher for quality meat cuts. Look for deals on chuck roast, as it is a budget-friendly cut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 225 g cooked meat)
- Calories: 550 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg