What does Mississippi roast taste like?

Mississippi pot roast has a slightly less savory flavor than traditional pot roast. It’s still very tender, buttery, and rich, but the pepperoncini peppers give it a little kick and brightness!

Is a packet of brown gravy mix the same as the au jus mix?

No, brown gravy is technically not the same as au jus. If you don’t have au jus or prefer to make your own seasoning blends (like I do), you can substitute 2 Tbsp granulated onion and 2 Tbsp cornstarch for the au jus packet. If you’re feeling fancy, you can use a packet of dry onion soup mix, or you can make your own dry onion soup mix .

What cut of meat is a pot roast?

Pot roasts tend to use chuck roasts, but I’ve tested this with a shoulder roast and bottom round roast, and they were delicious as well! (If your doctor has told you to choose leaner meats because of cholesterol, those would be good options. They’re also higher in protein per serving.)

Can you cook Mississippi roast crock pot on high?

No! I know 10 hours may seem like a long time, but the roast needs every minute for the slow cooker to break down the marbling of the fat in the chuck roast, resulting in tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat.

Why is my Mississippi roast tough?

Your Mississippi roast is likely tough for one of two reasons: Either you cooked it “high and fast” instead of “low and slow,” or you got a bad cut of meat. If you didn’t cut the 10-hour cooking time short, your roast is tough likely because of the animal. Sometimes it just happens!

Does pot roast get more tender the longer it cooks?

Yes! You’d think that roasts would overcook at 10 hours, but they actually become more tender! I haven’t cooked pot roast longer than 10 hours though, so I’m not sure what would happen if it cooked longer.

The Best Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

Easiest Mississippi Pot Roast (just 4 ingredients)

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Bursting with flavor, it’s hard to believe this easy Mississippi pot roast recipe is made with only 4 ingredients! Load the crockpot and enjoy a hands-free main dish that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. Add Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and Pan-Roasted Broccoli for a complete quick and easy meal.

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 hours
Total Time: 10 hours 5 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Category: Main Meals
Method: Slow cooker
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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3–4 lbs Chuck Roast
Packet of Dry Ranch Dressing Mix (or use ¼ cup homemade ranch seasoning)
Packet of Au Jus Gravy Mix (easy substitute is in the actual recipe below)
Jar of Pepperoncini Peppers

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Instructions

Place the roast in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the two packets of seasoning over the roast (for homemade Au Jus, just substitute 2 Tbsp granulated onion and 2 Tbsp cornstarch for the au jus packet).
Sprinkle the pepperoncini peppers over the roast – there’s no need to stir.
Cook on LOW for 10 hours.
Shred the beef with two forks and serve!

Notes

For homemade Au Jus, just substitute 2 Tbsp granulated onion and 2 Tbsp cornstarch for the au jus packet.
You do NOT need to saute the roast over medium-high heat in olive oil first, nor do you need to add a cup of beef broth to the slow cooker. Add just the meat – the slow cooker will create the juice for you!
You can use whole pepperoncini or sliced pepperoncinis. I prefer sliced, that way you get little pieces of pepper in every bite!

Nutrition

Calories: 822

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