Mississippi Pot Roast

5 from 4 votes

Mississippi Pot Roast - a tender, well flavored slow cooker pot roast with pepperoncini and a simple homemade ranch dressing. The briny little peppers add a spicy punch of flavor, and it couldn't be easier to make!

Prep Time20

Cook Time6

Total Time6 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pot roast

Servings:

Calories: 136kcal

Author: Tricia

Ingredients

For the pot roast:

1 4-5 lb boneless chuck roast (trimmed of excess fat)
2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
3-4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 pepperoncini peppers

For the dressing:

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon buttermilk (optional)
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

For the roast:

Dry the roast with paper towels, then rub both sides with the salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the flour, pressing into the crevices and massaging into the meat.
Heat the vegetable oil on medium-high in a large skillet big enough to hold the roast. Once the oil is shimmering, add the roast and brown on all sides creating a crust. Remove the roast from the skillet and place in the slow cooker.
Cut the butter into chunks and add to the slow cooker along with the peppers. Cover and turn on low while preparing the dressing.

For the ranch dressing:

Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, spices and buttermilk. Pour over the top of the roast in the slow cooker and continuing cooking for 6 to 8 hours or until the meat is easily shredded using 2 forks.
Shred the meat in the slow cooker to mix with the gravy. Using a slotted spoon or spatula, remove the meat and peppers to a platter, garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Recipes adapted from the NY Times Cooking

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

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