Imagine a dish so tender it practically falls apart with a gentle touch of your fork, so flavorful it'll have your family begging for seconds - that's the legendary Crockpot Mississippi Pork Roast! This ridiculously easy recipe transforms a simple pork roast into a culinary masterpiece with just a few ingredients and minimal effort. Whether you're a busy home cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is about to become your secret weapon for creating restaurant-quality meals that will have everyone asking, "How did you make this?"
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds pork roast
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 5-6 pepperoncini peppers
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the pork roast from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
- Season the pork roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides, ensuring even coverage.
- Place the pork roast into the crockpot, positioning it centrally for even cooking.
- Sprinkle the entire packet of ranch dressing mix evenly over the top of the roast.
- Sprinkle the entire packet of au jus gravy mix over the ranch seasoning.
- Cut the unsalted butter into several smaller pieces and distribute them across the top of the roast.
- Arrange the pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the roast.
- Cover the crockpot with the lid and set to low heat for 8 hours.
- Do not lift the lid during cooking to maintain consistent temperature and moisture.
- After 8 hours, carefully remove the roast and use two forks to shred the meat.
- If desired, skim excess fat from the cooking liquid and pour over shredded meat.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or on sandwiches.
Tips
- Choose the Right Cut: For the most tender result, use a boneless pork shoulder or pork butt roast with some marbling.
- Room Temperature Matters: Always let your roast sit out for 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Don't Skimp on Seasoning: Be generous with salt and pepper before adding the dry mixes.
- Low and Slow is the Way to Go: Resist the temptation to lift the lid during cooking - this maintains moisture and temperature.
- Shredding Technique: Use two forks to pull the meat apart, creating those perfect, juicy strands.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: This roast freezes beautifully for up to 3 months, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Serving Suggestions: Try serving on soft rolls for epic sandwiches, over mashed potatoes, or in tacos for versatile meal options.Pro Tip: The pepperoncini peppers are key to the signature flavor, so don't skip them!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 2g
Protein: 38g
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 135mg
