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Mississippi Pork Roast
Mississippi pork roast slow-cooked with ranch, pepperoncini, and butter into a tangy, tender roast.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
10
min
Active Time
480
min
Total Time
8
SERVINGS
Slow Cooker
METHOD
Why It Works
Ranch seasoning and tangy pepperoncini infuse the pork as it slow-cooks. Butter enriches the juices into a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Protein
• 3 lb pork shoulder roast
Seasoning
• 1 packet ranch seasoning, about 3 tablespoons
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
Vegetables
• 8 pepperoncini, plus 1/4 cup of their juice
How to Make It
1
Pat the pork dry and rub with ranch seasoning and pepper.
2
Set the pork in the slow cooker.
3
Add the butter, pepperoncini, pepperoncini juice, and broth.
4
Cover and cook on low 8 hours until fork-tender.
5
Shred the pork in the buttery juices.
6
Spoon the sauce over and serve.
How to Make It
1
Pat the pork dry and rub with ranch seasoning and pepper.
2
Set the pork in the slow cooker.
3
Add the butter, pepperoncini, pepperoncini juice, and broth.
4
Cover and cook on low 8 hours until fork-tender.
5
Shred the pork in the buttery juices.
6
Spoon the sauce over and serve.
Ingredients
Protein
• 3 lb pork shoulder roast
Seasoning
• 1 packet ranch seasoning, about 3 tablespoons
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
Vegetables
• 8 pepperoncini, plus 1/4 cup of their juice
Storage & Reheat
Store:
Store up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Reheat:
Reheat with the buttery juices to keep it moist.
Swaps
No butter? Use the same amount of ghee.
Avo's Tip
Don't drain the buttery pepperoncini juices — they're the whole flavor of the dish.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
What are pepperoncini?
Mild, tangy pickled peppers that give this roast its signature flavor.
Is it spicy?
No, pepperoncini are mild; it's tangy, not hot.
How do I serve it?
Over mashed potatoes or rice, or piled onto rolls.
Quick Fixes
Too tangy: use fewer pepperoncini or add a little broth.
Not tender: cook longer until it shreds easily.
Want more sauce: don't drain the buttery juices.
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