This Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Roast is tender, juicy, and full of bold flavor from butter, ranch, and pepperoncini peppers. It's the kind of comfort meal that practically cooks itself and fills your kitchen with the best aroma.
I love making this easy pork roast on busy days when I want a home cooked dinner without spending all afternoon in the kitchen. It's inspired by the classic Mississippi Pot Roast but made with pork for a slightly sweeter, melt in your mouth twist.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Effortless prep: just toss everything into your slow cooker and walk away, no browning required.
Rich flavor: the butter, ranch seasoning, and pepperoncini and layers of savory tangy goodness.
Perfect for leftovers: the shredded pork reheats beautifully for sandwiches, sliders, or tacos.
Key Ingredients for Mississippi Pork Roast
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- Pork Roast: the main star, uses a boneless pork shoulder or butt for juicy, tender results.
- Butter: adds richness and helps create that silky, flavorful sauce.
- Ranch seasoning: a simple way to bring zesty, herby flavor to the roast.
- Pepperoncini peppers: these mild peppers give a tangy bite that balances the richness.
- Beef base: Better than Bouillon roasted beef base deepens the flavor without needing extra broth.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use unsalted butter if you want to reduce the saltiness.
- Swap chicken broth for water if you prefer a lighter flavor.
- Try banana peppers instead of pepperoncini for a similar tang with less heat.
Variations on Mississippi Pork Roast
- Spicy Kick: add red pepper flakes or ouse hot pepperoncini for extra heat.
- Crockpot BBQ Style: mix in ¼ cup of barbecue sauce for a smoky sweet twist.
- Creamy Ranch Pork: stir in a few tablespoons of cream cheese before serving for a creamy finish.
Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Pork
- Low and slow: cooking on low heat gives you the most tender pork.
- Shred in juices: let the pork soak in its own flavorful liquid for maximum taste.
- Degrease before serving: skim off extra fat after cooking for a cleaner saucee.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of broth or water to keep it moist.
Serve With...
Serve this Mississippi Pork Roast with a side of Creamy Mashed Potatoes, or spoon it over Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls for a hearty fall sandwich.
More Easy Pork Recipes You'll Love
If you enjoy this pork roast, try my Sausage Gravy, Pork Loin Steaks with Cranberry Sauce, Pepper Jelly Ham and Cheese Sliders, and Air Fryer Sausage Links.
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📖 Recipe
Mississippi Pork Roast (Slow Cooker Recipe)
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
- Forks , for shredding
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds pork roast
- 1 cup of warm water
- 1½ teaspoon better than bouillon roasted beef base
- ½ ounce ranch seasoning
- ½ teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 6-8 whole pepperoncini's +2 tablespoons of juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together water, bouillon base, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- Add the pork roast to the slow cooker and pour the bouillon mixture over top.
- Sprinkle pork roast with ranch seasoning.
- Cut butter into 6 or 7 slices and scatter the butter slices over pork roast.
- Arrange pepperoncini's evenly around the roast in the slow cooker, adding the juice as well.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. The pork should be fork tender, and easy to shred.
- If desired, remove a little bit of the extra liquid and then shred the cooked pork in the slow cooker to be mixed with the juices.
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