Description
Savory Mississippi pot roast sizzles with zesty ranch and pepperoncini peppers, creating a mouthwatering Traeger-smoked masterpiece. Melt-in-your-mouth tender beef promises a hearty meal that pulls you into comfort and flavor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.4 kg/7.5 lb beef chuck roast
- 30 ml/2 tbsps olive oil
- 10 g/2 tsps salt
- 5 g/1 tsp black pepper
- 5 g/1 tsp garlic powder
- 5 g/1 tsp onion powder
- 5 g/1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 packet (28 g/1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (28 g/1 oz) au jus gravy mix
- 1 stick (113 g/½ cup) unsalted butter
- 120 ml/½ cup beef broth
- 68 whole pepperoncini peppers
- 60 ml/¼ cup pepperoncini juice
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Ignite the Traeger to 225F, selecting hickory, oak, or pecan wood chips to infuse a robust smoky essence. Allow the grill to stabilize for approximately 15 minutes.
- Roast Seasoning: Massage the chuck roast with olive oil, then generously coat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, ensuring complete coverage.
- Smoking Phase: Position the seasoned roast directly on the grill grates, allowing it to smoke uncovered until the internal temperature climbs to 160F, which typically requires around 3 hours.
- Braising Transformation: Relocate the roast to a cast iron skillet or foil pan. Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus mix over the meat, then strategically place butter, introduce beef broth, and nestle pepperoncini with its accompanying juice. Securely shield the pan with aluminum foil.
- Final Cooking Stage: Elevate the Traeger’s temperature to 275F and continue cooking until the roast becomes luxuriously tender, reaching an internal temperature between 203-205F, which generally takes an additional 3-4 hours. The meat should effortlessly yield to a fork’s gentle pressure, signaling its perfect doneness.
Notes
- Choose a well-marbled chuck roast with good fat content for maximum tenderness and flavor, ensuring a juicy result.
- Experiment with different wood chips like hickory or oak to customize the smoky flavor profile without overwhelming the meat.
- Use a reliable meat thermometer to track internal temperature accurately, preventing overcooking and maintaining optimal moisture.
- Don’t skip the pepperoncini peppers; they add a tangy brightness that cuts through the rich meat and enhances overall taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg