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5 from 1 vote

Mississippi Pot Roast

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lb round roast, trimmed and cut into two inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • ½ tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp grated onion
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ cup sliced pickled pepperoncinis
  • ¼ cup pepperoncini juice

For the grits:

  • 1 cup stone-ground grits
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Trim and cut round roast into two inch pieces.
  • Add to slow cooker, along with salt, pepper, garlic powder, grated onion, dried basil and oregano, sliced pepperoncinis and pepperoncini juice.
  • Mix to combine.
  • Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender and falls apart when stirred.
  • Twenty minutes before serving pot roast, add corn grits (yellow or white) water and salt to a small saucepan.
  • Bring grits to a boil, stir, then cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover, stir and continue to cook grits until water has been absorbed and grits are creamy.
  • To serve, scoop grits onto the middle of each plate and top with the roast and juices. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy.