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Shredded beef served over mashed potatoes with a whole pepper and garnished with herbs in a white bowl.

Mississippi Pork Roast (Slow Cooker)

Chef Jenn
Mississippi Pork Roast is an easy slow cooker meal with pork shoulder, ranch seasoning, au jus mix, butter, and pepperoncini. The result is tender, flavorful pork that's perfect over mashed potatoes or on sandwiches.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern-Inspired
Servings 8 servings
Calories 267 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 pound pork shoulder or pork butt, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 ounce packet au jus gravy mix
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, cut into chunks
  • 6-8 pepperoncini peppers from a jar, plus ¼ cup of the juice
  • ½ cup water or broth optional, if your slow cooker runs hot

Instructions
 

  • Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker, fat side up if there's a clear fat cap.
  • Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the entire surface of the pork.
  • Scatter the butter chunks across the top of the seasoned pork.
  • Place the pepperoncini peppers on and around the pork. Pour in ¼ cup of the pepperoncini brine. If your slow cooker runs hot, add ½ cup water or broth.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4-5 hours, until the pork is fall-apart tender.
  • Carefully tip the slow cooker to pour off some of the excess liquid, keeping enough for moisture. Use two forks to shred the pork right in the slow cooker, mixing it with the remaining juices.
  • Serve hot with your choice of sides, spooning extra sauce over the top.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, but leave a little behind to keep the meat moist and flavorful as it cooks.
  • Scatter the butter evenly over the top of the pork so it melts into the seasoning and creates a rich, savory sauce.
  • Add a bit of the pepperoncini brine along with the peppers to boost flavor without making the roast spicy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 21gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 362mgPotassium: 376mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 386IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword crockpot pork, Mississippi pork roast, pulled pork, slow cooker pork
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