Mississippi Pork Roast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
268 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mississippi Pork Roast
Description
The recipe involves placing a pork tenderloin in a slow cooker with ranch seasoning mix, au jus gravy mix, butter, and peperoncini peppers. Cooking on low for 8 to 9 hours allows the pork to become very tender and infused with the savory flavors of the seasonings and the subtle tang from the peppers. After cooking, the meat is shredded and mixed with the flavorful juices, resulting in a moist, richly seasoned pulled pork.
This pork can be served as a sandwich meat on hamburger buns or Hawaiian slider rolls, often accompanied by provolone or other preferred toppings. Additionally, it can be served over rice or made into pork salads, offering versatile meal options.
The peperoncini peppers lend a distinctive savory note without adding heat. Some cooks add a splash of the pepper juice for extra flavor. Leftover pork can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days, making it practical for meal prep or leftovers.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds pork tenderloin or other cut of pork roast
- 1 ranch seasoning packet form
- 1 gravy seasoning Au Jus flavor, packet
- 1/4-1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 5-6 peperoncini peppers
- Buns for serving
Instructions
- Place pork in the bowl of your crockpot and sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix over the top. Top with the butter and the peperoncini peppers. Place lid on the crockpot and cook over low heat for 8-9 hours.
- When cooking time is finished, remove lid and shred the meat using two large forks. Stir the meat into the accumulated juices and mix well.
- Serve the meat over buns with sliced provolone cheese or whatever toppings your wish.
Notes
- Include some juice from the peperoncini jar to enhance the pork’s flavor without adding spiciness.
- Serve the shredded pork on hamburger buns or Hawaiian slider rolls with toppings like provolone cheese.
- Leftover pork can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days for future meals.
- This recipe yields tender pulled pork suitable for sandwiches, salads, or served with rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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