Mississippi Pork Sandwiches #slowcooker

Typically, when you think of pulled pork sandwiches you go straight for bbq pulled pork. But does that always have to be the case? I am saying a resounding NOPE! I have been seeing lots of recipes for a Mississippi Pot Roast made in the slow cooker, and decided to put my own spin on it. Mississippi Pork Sandwiches have a lot of same flavors without the beef and without the packets!

The main flavors of ranch powder are chives, dill and garlic. So by using these seasonings, you achieve a very similar taste. Then using the beef broth and Worcestershire you get the same taste as the brown gravy packet that most Mississippi pot roast recipes call for. In general, I stay away from pre mixed seasoning packets, as they tend to have excessive amounts of salt and other preservatives to keep them from clumping. Whenever possible, I try to make my own. The slow cooker brings all the flavors together to give you a delicious, tangy, pork sandwich that everyone will want more of.

I served these sandwiches with Black Bean Salad. It’s similar to what many call “Cowboy Caviar”, however it does not have jalapenos (so no heat). It is a wonderful light and bright summer salad that goes very well with all sorts of different dishes. It also makes a great lunch (especially if you are meal prepper!)

Now Let’s Get Cookin’!

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Mississippi Pork Sandwiches

A flavorful pork roast made in the slow cooker and pulled for sandwiches.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword pepperoncini, pork, pork roast, pulled pork, sandwich, slow cooker

Prep Time 10 minutes

Slow Cooker Time 6 hours

Servings 6

Equipment

• Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 8 Potato Buns
• 2½ lb Pork Roast
• 8 oz Cream Cheese
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch

For the Sauce

• 1 White Onion thinly sliced
• 4 Garlic Cloves minced
• 1 qt Beef Broth
• 1 12oz jar Sliced Pepperoncini with juice
• 1 tsp Dried Chives
• 1 tsp Dill
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Pepper
• 1 tsp Parsley
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

Instructions

• Add all sauce ingredients in slow cooker pot and mix together.
• Add pork roast and place whole cream cheese brick on top. Secure lid and cook for 5½ hours on low.
• Remove lid and turn off slow cooker. Using two forks, pull the pork while mixing in the cream cheese.
• Remove a ¼ cup of sauce and stir in with cornstarch. Return slurry to slow cooker, increase heat to high and secure lid. Let cook for remaining 30 minutes.
• Put a portion of pork on the bottom bun (with a bit of the sauce). The put on top bun and press down slightly to hold it all together.