VMBurns: I LOVE cooking with my crockpot. Everything always comes out so tender, plus it's super easy. I dump everything in the crockpot in the morning, go to work and when I come home, the house smells amazing and dinner is done. When I moved to the south, my coworkers talked about Mississippi Pot Roast and it sounded great, so I decided to give it a try. Initially, I wasn't sure about the Pepperocini peppers and 8 seemed like an awful lot. However, these peppers aren't too spicy for me, but if you're nervous, you can start with just a couple or skip them entirely.
MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST
INGREDIENTS
- 3 lb Chuck roast
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Packet Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
- 1 Packet Lipton Onion Soup mix
- 1 Stick butter
- 8 Pepperocini peppers
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Trim excess fat from chuck roast.
2. Heat a large skillet. When hot, add the olive oil. Sear (brown) roast on all sides about 2-3 minutes. You're not cooking the meat, just getting a nice brown color and sealing in the juices.
3. Transfer meat to the slow cooker.
4. Sprinkle the ranch dressing and onion soup packets on top of the meat.
5. Add butter and peppers around the roast.
6. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
7. When its done, take 2 forks and shred the meat.
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Love cooking with a crockpot for the exact same reasons. My favorite dish to cook in it is a roast.
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Christine, I can imagine how wonderful that smells.
DeleteMy son bought me a small crockpot and I like to cook a pork loin in it. I use different spices.
ReplyDeletemnleona (at) aol (dot) com
I haven't tried pork loin, but I might have to do that.
DeleteI love my crockpot. When my boys were growing up they used to tease me about how often I used it. It is nice to come home after work and have supper done. I cook everything in it,roasts,chili,spaghetti sauce,etc.
ReplyDeleteKathy, I agree 100 percent. So easy to use and so delicious.
DeleteI absolutely adore my crockpot. I cook in it all the time. Even desserts! My favorite thing to cook in mine is roast and soups. Always smells lovely! Thanks for the recipe and the chance!
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I haven't tried desserts, yet but I might have to give it a shot. Good luck!
Deletethank you for sharing your recipe. Looks so yummy. I love my crock pot. My favorite recipe for it is: corned beef and cabbage. I multiple corn beefs and freeze them so I can pull them out throughout the year. I also love to make soups in it. quilting dash lady at comcast dot net
ReplyDeleteI love corned beef. I can't believe I've never tried corned beef and cabbage. St. Patrick's day will be here before you know it. Good luck!
DeleteThat sounds like the epitome of ease!
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DeleteThis is the ONLY way we have roast!! Try it with chicken tenderloins. Oh boy, yummo!! Thanks for the chance!!
ReplyDeleteRita, I agree. This is so easy and so yummy. I love it.
DeleteI love my crackpot and I've made this Mississippi pot roast before and it's delicious. I'm going to have to make it again soon.
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Dianne, I love it too. Good luck!
DeleteI love cooking with my crockpot, especially roasts and soups. aut1063(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteLove the crockpot but hate cleaning up after using it. The crockpot bags help - but still aren't perfect.
ReplyDeleteCrockpots are the best, love cooking a pork roast with various vegetables! tWarner419@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI love to cook with my crockpot. But it's not easy when you're cooking just for one person. I've never tried doing a pot roast in it but it sounds really good. I'm going to try it soon. conney.parkhurst@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI was given a medium size crockpot as a gift but haven't used it yet. This sounds like it might be a good recipe to try.
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