Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Roast

Three buns filled with shredded Mississippi Pork Roast on a white plate.

Dinner is done and delicious when you have Mississippi Pork Roast simmering away in the slow cooker all day. Serve this incredible shredded pork for dinner on mashed potatoes or as Mississippi Pork Buns for the big game.

There’s no way around it, pork is delicious. This other ‘white’ meat is exceptionally versatile. It’s amazing breaded and quick fried as Country Fried Pork Chops and it makes a tasty Teriyaki Burger, too. Type ‘pork’ in the search bar and discover many more delicious pork recipes.

Shredded Mississippi Pork Roast in a black slow cooker insert

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Mississippi Pork Roast

Everyone loves a low and slow pulled pork dinner and this Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Roast is no exception. The aroma of it bubbling away all afternoon in the slow cooker will have your tongue (and stomach) tingling away in anticipation.

This recipe is a riff on the ever popular crock pot Mississippi Pot Roast, made with pork instead of beef. When you look at this no fuss recipe, you might wonder at how all those strange flavours come together. However, the perfectly shredded pork is rich and luscious while the pepperoncini peppers cut the richness with a bit of acidity and spice.

Folks, this is the kind of life saving ‘fix and forget’ dinner recipe you need in your life. Unlikely magic happens when you dump these five ingredients into a slow cooker. Four to eight hours later (depending on the heat setting you use) dinner is on the table and the family is ripping into it like you haven’t fed them in a few days.

Ingredients for making Mississippi Pork Roast featuring pork tenderloin.

The Original Mississippi Pot Roast

This is my pork based version of a very common recipe and I cannot take credit for how it came to be. This 2016 New York Times article tells the tale of how the original recipe came to be. Essentially, a Mississippi mom named Robin Chapman made an easy slow cooker dinner for her family using an economical cut of beef.

The recipe went over so well that she made it many times for friends and family. One of those friends added it to a church cookbook and the recipe took off. The rest is history…

Mississippi Pork Roast ingredients in a black slow cooker insert before they are cooked.

Ingredients

This gem of a recipe consists of only five ingredients. Two of these ingredients are store bought package seasonings, which may or may not be your ‘thing’. While convenience and simplicity are the beauty of this recipe, there are ways to get around using packaged seasoning mixtures, if you prefer to do so.

  • Pork Tenderloin
  • Ranch Seasoning Packet
  • Brown Gravy Seasoning Packet
  • Stick of Butter
  • Pepperoncini Peppers

While I have used Pork Tenderloin in this recipe, you really can use any cut of pork you have on hand. Just note that the cooking times may vary according to the cut of pork. For example a large Pork Butt (or Boston Butt) will take much more time than thick cut pork chops. As long as the meat is fall apart tender, the pork is done.

Shredded Mississippi Pork Roast in a black slow cooker insert

You can usually find the Ranch Dressing Mix and Brown Gravy Mix in the spice or dressing aisle of your local grocery store. They make this recipe what it is: a quick, convenient dinner. However, they are fairly high in sodium, preservatives, and sometimes even MSG.

It’s worth searching for low sodium versions of these mixes, in fact I highly recommend it. If you want to stay away from mixes, there are ways to infuse flavour without them such as browning the meat first (with salt and pepper) and using your own homemade Ranch Seasoning.

The stick of butter is part of this original Southern recipe. The pork tenderloin is fairly lean so the butter adds a little fat and flavour. However, you can use half or remove the butter if you are using a fattier cut of pork, such as a Boston Butt.

Three buns filled with shredded Mississippi Pork Roast on a white plate.

What are Pepperoncini?

Unless you are a pepper lover, you may not have come across Pepperoncini before. In the US (and Canada) they are a sweet variety of Italian chili pepper also known as friggitello peppers. Pepperoncini peppers, not to be confused with the spicier Italian peperoncini. are slightly sweet with a slight bit of heat.

Though they are quite delicious fresh in salads, sandwiches, and as a stuffed dish, Pepperoncini are most often enjoyed pickled. They add a little bit of tangy zip to this recipe and really round out the flavour of the rich pork. You could substitute pickled banana peppers in place of the pepperoncinis.

One bun filled with shredded Mississippi Pork Roast on a white plate.

How to Make Mississippi Pork Roast

Begin by arranging the pork in the bottom of your slow cooker. Next, sprinkle the ranch dressing packet and gravy packet evenly over the pork. Pour the pepperoncini juice over all and place the peppers around the meat. Use as many or as few as you like.

Place the butter on top of the seasoned pork. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.

The pork is finished cooking when it becomes so tender that it falls apart. Use two forks to shred the pork, then stir it into the juices to mix.

A hand holds a bun filled with shredded Mississippi Pork Roast.

How to Serve this Mississippi Pork Roast

This versatile main dish is traditionally served over creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting family dinner. Alternatively, serve the pork in on fluffy white buns to feed a potluck or gameday crowd, pulled pork style. It’s also great in burritos (or in a rice bowl) with beans, rice, and all the usual burrito fillings.

This recipe is easily doubled and freezes well. Keep it in the freezer for up to three months and use it whenever you need a fast and tasty protein boost for lunches or dinner.

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Yield: 6 servings

Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Roast

Three buns filled with shredded Mississippi Pork Roast on a white plate.

Dinner is done and delicious when you have Mississippi Pork Roast simmering away in the slow cooker all day. Serve this incredible shredded pork for dinner on mashed potatoes or as Mississippi Pork Buns for the big game.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs pork tenderloin (or other boneless pork cut)
  • 1 oz packet Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 1 oz packet Gravy Mix
  • 1 cup pickled pepperoncini peppers; with juice
  • 1 (4 oz) stick of unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Place pork in the bottom of slow cooker insert.
  2. Sprinkle the ranch dressing packet and gravy packet evenly over the pork.
  3. Pour the pepperoncini juice over all and place the peppers around the meat.
  4. Top with a stick of butter.
  5. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
  6. Once the pork is cooked through and shreds easily it is finished. Shred the pork with two forks and stir the juices to mix.
  7. Serve on fluffy tray buns or dinner buns.




Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 859Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 372mgSodium: 991mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 120g

Nutritional calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is an estimation only. For special diets or medical issues please use your preferred calculator.

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33 comments

  1. Katherine B. Woods

    Yummy recipe! My husband cooked it on the gas grill because he enjoys grilling everything! 😄 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      Excellent to hear. I’m so glad you loved this recipe Katherine.

  2. Cristine Annette Kampert

    This turned out awesome! Easy to make. Very tender and favorable. The family ate this for dinner and took more for night shift. It’s so good, you don’t even need bread with this!

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      Thank you for taking the time to let me know how much you loved this slow cooker recipe Cristine!

  3. Deborah McGrew

    I don’t have brown gravy mix But I have a packet of chicken gravy mix would that work. I want to make this for dinner tonight.

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      hi Deborah, I think it will be fine. I wouldn’t do the opposite like use brown gravy mix for chicken. Let me know how it turns out!

  4. Colleen

    I love using the slow cooker so had to make this. The pork roast turned out perfectly for pulled pork sandwiches. So tender and juicy!

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      Excellent to hear! It is one of our favourite dishes to make in the slow cooker too.

  5. Naiby

    This is my first time hearing about pepperoncini peppers. Now I’m eager to buy some and put them in some of my meals to add a little heat.

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      I love it when readers find a new favourite ingredient from my blog. Happy cooking Naiby!

  6. Tristin

    We love Mississipi pot roast so I knew that we HAD to try the pork roast alternate! Made a juicy and delicious Sunday dinner! Going to be making this one weekly.

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      Glad you loved it Tristin…it’s a regular on our dinner table too.

  7. Veronika

    Nothing beats a shredded pork sandwich! The ranch dressing aka my absolute fav dressing was a nice addition.

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      The ranch dressing really makes the whole dish. I love that dressing too.

  8. Jenny

    You can never go wrong in my book with a good Mississippi pork roast. Your recipe is excellent. We really enjoyed it. It was easy to make in my instant pot, didn’t substitute anything, and came out perfect.

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      Excellent to hear! I am glad you tried the recipe but also experimented in your own way. The instant pot makes great pulled pork.

  9. Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli

    That pork roast is incredibly juicy, tender, and flavorful! In a bun, it is the perfect meal!

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      It really is. We can’t get enough! Thanks for stopping by Loreto and Nicoletta.

  10. Sharon

    This slow cooker pork is the perfect topping for sandwiches. So simple and easy to make too!

    Reply

  11. Lauren Michael Harris

    This Mississippi pork roast looks so juicy and delicious! Adding this to our menu next week!

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      Super to hear and happy cooking Lauren.

  12. Elaine

    This is the perfect recipe for my next party. I can make a batch of sliders with this pork roast – everyone will love it!

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      They sure will. My family just gobbled it up!

  13. Gloria

    The perfect way to feed a crowd. Easy and delicious. I know this would be a hit in my house. We have a birthday coming up….this just might be dinner for that party.

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      This is a great ‘make ahead’ meal for a party. Start it in the morning and it’s cooking while you do everything else.

  14. Brianna

    Love the combo of ranch and pepperoncini in this recipe. So easy to make and everyone loved it!

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      That’s wonderful news, Brianna. Thanks for trying out my recipe.

  15. Natalie

    I just saved the recipe. I’m gong to cook this for my family on Sunday. Can’t wait to dig in. Looks amazing!

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      Excellent to hear!! Will you serve it on potatoes or buns?

  16. Jerika

    Yum!!! Can’t wait to have this Mississippi Pork Roast and share it with my family.:) Looks so juicy!:) Thanks!

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      Oh, it is! And so delicious too.

  17. Nora

    Such a delicious recipe! My hubby made it on the gas grill since he loves to grill “everything”! 😄 Thank you for sharing!

    Reply

    1. Bernice Hill

      I’m not sure how that would work since it’s a slow cooker recipe but okay.

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