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Mississippi Pot Roast with Venison: Easy & Amazing!

This Mississippi pot roast with venison is an easy and amazing slow cooker recipe. Made with a venison roast, ranch seasoning, au jus mix, butter, and pepperoncinis, it's tender, flavorful, and effortless. Perfect for a cozy winter night or a busy weekend, this family favorite is a great way to cook wild game with simple ingredients!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (3-4 lb.) venison roast (you can use any type of roast)
  • 3-4 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 au jus seasoning packet
  • 1 ranch seasoning packet
  • 1 stick butter (sliced or cubed)
  • 1 16 oz. jar of pepperoncinis peppers (juice too)
  • baby potatoes or diced potatoes (optional)
  • baby carrots (optional)

Equipment

  • large cast iron skillet or skillet (for searing)
  • large crock pot

Method
 

  1. Heat 4-5 tablespoons of olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet (any skillet) over medium-high heat.
  2. Sear the outside of the roast until golden brown on all sides.
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  3. Place the seared roast directly into the crock pot.
  4. Sprinkle the au jus seasoning and the ranch seasoning over the top of the roast.
  5. Place the sliced or cubed stick of butter into the crock pot.
  6. Pour in the entire jar of pepperoncinis. Make sure to include all the juice and all the peppers.
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  7. Add in optional veggies and potatoes. I used carrots and baby golden potatoes. Oh, and some leftover celery.
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  8. Cook on low for 8 hours (best results) or on high for 5 hours. Low and slow really gets it nice and tender.
  9. After 8 hours, the meat will be nice and tender. Shred it with forks or meat scissors and then make sure it is all stirred around in the cooking juices.