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Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Roast

is a savory, melt-in-your-mouth dish that turns a simple pork shoulder into a flavorful, fork-tender masterpiece.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lb lb pork shoulder or pork butt, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 oz packet au jus gravy mix
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, cut into chunks
  • 6-8 pepperoncini peppers from a jar, plus 2 tbsp of the juice
  • ½ cup water or broth if your slow cooker runs hot

Instructions
 

  • Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over the top.
  • Add the butter chunks on top of the pork.
  • Place the pepperoncini on and around the pork. Pour in 2 tablespoons of the brine.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4–5 hours, until the pork is fall-apart tender.
  • Tip out some of the juices, shred pork in the slow cooker.

Notes

Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or on sandwich rolls. For a low-carb option, pair with steamed greens or cauliflower mash.
• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Gently in a pan or microwave with a splash of broth to loosen.
• Freeze: Freeze in portions for up to 2 months.
Keyword Mississippi Pork Roast, Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Roast