When it comes to pot roasts, one hits better than most others: meet the Mississippi Pork Roast by Danielle Cochran of The Salty Cooker

“This roast couldn’t be easier to make. It has limited ingredients & is packed full of flavor. My go to meat company is US Wellness Meats. They have an amazing selection of meats to pick from. The best part, they ship right to your door!” – Danielle Cochran

 

Mississippi Pork Roast

Recipe By: Danielle Cochran | The Salty Cooker

USWM Shopping List: Boneless Pork Roast

 

Ingredients

• 3-4 lb US Wellness Meats boneless pork roast 

• 32 oz chicken stock

• 2 tbsp ranch seasoning 

• 1 ½ tsp kosher salt 

• ¼ tsp black pepper 

• 6 pepperoncini peppers, plus 1/3 cup pepper juice 

• 1 large onion, diced 

• 1 tbsp olive oil 

• 1 tbsp cornstarch 

• ½ cup water

Instructions

1. Prepare Pork Roast: 

• Remove any twine and innards from the pork roast. 
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 

2. Cook Onion and Seasonings: 

• Place the Dutch oven over medium heat and add olive oil. 
• Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes, until softened. 
• Add the ranch seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, chicken stock, pepperoncini peppers, and pepper juice. Mix well to combine. 

3. Cook Pork Roast: 

• Add the whole boneless pork roast to the Dutch oven mixture. 
• Bring to a low boil, then cover and place in the preheated oven. 
• Cook for 2-3 hours, or until the pork is falling apart and fully tender. 

4. Make Gravy: 

• Once the pork is done, remove it from the Dutch oven and set it aside. 
• Skim off any fat from the top of the gravy in the Dutch oven. 
• In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with ½ cup of water to create a slurry. 
• Stir the cornstarch slurry into the gravy and place the Dutch oven back over medium heat. 
• Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens. 

5. Shred Pork: 

• Remove the pork roast from the Dutch oven and place it on a cutting board. 
• Shred the meat using tongs or a fork and place it in a bowl. 
• Add a couple of ladles of the thickened gravy to the shredded pork and mix well. 

6. Serve: 

• Serve the shredded pork with extra gravy on top.  

 

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