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a sliced smoked mississippi chuck roast on a white serving plate
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Smoked Mississippi Pot Roast

This smoked Mississippi pot roast is a bold, flavorful twist on the classic with rich seasoning and tender, fall-apart beef. Smoking it adds an extra layer of depth that takes this easy comfort food to the next level.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Beef, Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 477kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 lb chuck roast
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 1 oz pkt au jus gravy mix
  • 1 1 oz pkt ranch dressing mix
  • 1/2 cup butter cut into 8 slices
  • 8-10 pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/3 cup water
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Instructions

  • Add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, chili powder, and cumin to a small bowl. Whisk together to evenly combine. Rub the seasoning blend evenly out over all sides of the roast.
    2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3 1/2 lb chuck roast
  • Transfer the prepared roast directly to the rack of a preheated smoker and smoke for 2 hours at 225°.
  • Carefully transfer the hot roast to a disposable 9x13" baking pan.
  • Sprinkle both packets of seasoning evenly out overtop. Add the butter pats and peppers directly on top of the meat. Pour the water into the pan.
    1 1 oz pkt au jus gravy mix, 1 1 oz pkt ranch dressing mix, 1/2 cup butter, 8-10 pepperoncini peppers, 1/3 cup water
  • Cover the pan with aluminum foil to seal, then carefully return it to the smoker, and continue cooking for 2 - 2 1/2 more hours.
  • Slice, or shred, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Mild wood chips, like apple, cherry, and maple, will work best for this recipe
  • Adjust the seasoning to suit your tastes.
  • If you are watching your salt intake, adjust the amount of salt and look for low sodium au jus and ranch seasoning packets.

Nutrition

Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 1118mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 4mg