Mississippi Pot Roast without Packaged Spice Mixes

Mississippi Pot Roast is a delicious and easy crockpot dinner for busy week nights. However, the spice packages in the recipe can be full of sodium and preservatives. Preparing a spice mix from scratch is easy, and uses pantry staples you probably have on hand.

Nothing says comfort food like a pot roast. It’s satisfying, feeds a crowd, and so deliciously filling. Mississippi pot roast is a favorite flavor among the pot roast recipes. It can be prepared in the morning, then left to slowly simmer on low in the crockpot for a few hours. Serve it up with some creamy cheese grits and you’ve got a yummy, family pleasing meal.

Tips for cooking a pot roast in the crock pot

• Sear the pot roast prior to cooking it. This will lock in a lot of moisture and flavor. Coat the roast with flour, and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Pre-heat a cast iron skillet. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and sear the roast on all sides. This will add flavor to the roast as well as lock in the moisutre
• Cook the roast on the low setting. Letting the roast slow cook on the low setting will make it very tender while also maintaining moisture. Cooking the roast too fast can make for a tough pot roast.
• Allow the roast to sit in its juices. After cooking the a pot roast int he crock pot, shred it, then allow it to sit in the juices for 15-30 minutes. This will enhance the flavor of the roast.

What is a Mississippi Pot Roast?

A Mississippi Pot Roast is a chuck roast traditionally seasoned with a combination of ranch seasoning, onion soup mix or au jus mix, pepperoncini peppers, and butter. This combination creates a tangy, seasoned roast that is delicious served with rice, potatoes, or cheese grits.

Gettin Rid of The Packages

If you are like me and want to stay away from pre-packed foods and preservatives, this roast may seem like a recipe you don’t want to try. Also, those packages are full of sodium. Staying away from salt isn’t necessary or recommended, but having that much sodium in a dish isn’t good for you. After trying several different versions of the recipe, I’ve found the combination of spices to get the same flavors of the traditional Mississippi pot roast, but without the pre-packaged spice mixes.

Mississippi Pot Roast Ingredients

• Parsley
• Celery Seed
• Dill
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Black Pepper
• Salt
• Paprika
• Beef Bouillon
• Dried onion Flakes
• Olive oil
• Butter
• Pepperoncinis
• 3-4 lb chuck roast

Making the Pot Roast

Begin by mixing all of your spices together in a glass dish.

Pre-heat a cast iron skillet and add the oil. Meanwhile, generously sprinkle the pot roast with salt and pepper.

Sear the pot roast on all sides in the skillet to form a dark brown crust.

Next, add the pot roast to your crockpot and top with the spice mix, pepperocinis and butter.

Cook on low for 6 hours until the roast is tender.

Remove the roast from the crockpot, and shred the meat with two forks.
Lastly, return the roast to the juices and allow it to sit covered for 15 to 30 minutes

Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or cheese grits.

Conclusion

Making a Mississippi pot roast without all of the pre-packaged spices and preservatives is not only delicious, but easy. It’s made with things you probably have on hand, comes together quickly, and is ready to eat with very little effort from you. It’s so delicious you’ll add it to your regular dinner rotation!