Skip to content

Top Navigation

Southern Living Southern Living
  • Food and Recipes
  • Culture and Lifestyle
  • Style
  • Holidays & Occasions
  • Home
  • Gardening Ideas
  • News
  • Video

Profile Menu

Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout

More

  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Southern Living Books this link opens in a new tab
Login
Subscribe
Pin FB

Explore Southern Living

Southern Living Southern Living
  • Explore

    Explore

    • The Best New Haircuts to Try in 2022

      The Best New Haircuts to Try in 2022

      Here are the haircuts you'll be seeing everywhere this year. Read More
    • How to Season a Cast-Iron Skillet

      How to Season a Cast-Iron Skillet

      Learn how to season this Southern kitchen staple in five easy steps. Read More
    • 50 Thoughtful Messages for a Meaningful Thank You Note

      50 Thoughtful Messages for a Meaningful Thank You Note

      Not sure what to write in a thank you card? Here's how to show your gratitude with a handwritten note. Read More
  • Food and Recipes

    Food and Recipes

    See All Food and Recipes
    4 Easy Ways to Tell if an Egg Has Gone Bad

    4 Easy Ways to Tell if an Egg Has Gone Bad

    It’s not all in the senses, but they sure can help.
    • Recipes
    • Quick and Easy Dinner
    • Kitchen Assistant
    • Casserole
    • Holiday and Occasion Food
    • Slow Cooker Recipes
    • Desserts
    • Healthy and Light
    • Side Dishes
    • Party Food and Drink
    • Appetizers
    • Meat
    • Breakfast
    • BBQ
    • Drinks
    • What's Cooking
  • Culture and Lifestyle

    Culture and Lifestyle

    See All Culture and Lifestyle
    70 Cute and Funny Nicknames For Your Best Friends

    70 Cute and Funny Nicknames For Your Best Friends

    Let your besties know how much they mean to you with one of these unique nicknames.
    • Quotes and Sayings
    • Biscuits and Jam Podcast
    • Travel
    • Pets
    • Healthy Living
    • Coastal Living
  • Style

    Style

    See All Style
    The Coziest Winter Nail Colors for January 2022

    The Coziest Winter Nail Colors for January 2022

    The beginning of a new year often has us all feeling like starting off fresh by taking on better habits, getting rid of old ones, and—most commonly—changing up our look. While others are hitting the squats and going into the salon for a pixie cut, why not start slow and steady with a cozy winter manicure in a color that feels new to you? It takes only a little courage to step outside your usual OPI Lincoln Park After Dark or Essie Bordeaux, which is all you need to kick 2022 off on a fanciful foot.  From new wintry takes on classic dark nail colors to unique pops of color that'll have you feeling the opposite of boring, these are the best nail colors to try this January and tick off all the way into spring. 
    • Beauty
    • Hair
    • Fashion
    • Short Hairstyles
    • Nails
    • Medium Hairstyles
    • Skincare
    • Long Hairstyles
  • Holidays & Occasions

    Holidays & Occasions

    See All Holidays & Occasions
    • Thanksgiving
    • Gifts
    • Christmas
    • Mother's Day
    • Hanukkah
    • New Year's
    • Easter
    • Mardi Gras
    • 4th of July
    • Weddings
  • Home

    Home

    See All Home
    16 Kitchen Design Trends Southern Designers Predict Will Be Everywhere in 2022

    16 Kitchen Design Trends Southern Designers Predict Will Be Everywhere in 2022

    There's no denying how the pandemic fundamentally changed the world—including how we live (and work) inside our homes. An overall trend toward celebrating the history and originality of our homes is displacing ultramodern aesthetics and sharp lines as we all look to create cozier, colorful, more personalized spaces that better suit our lifestyles. We're turning away from big-box stores and toward vintage items—first, out of necessity due to supply-chain issues, and now, for design reasons—to add charm and character to every room in the house, including the kitchen. Here, interior designers from around the South share their predictions for what's trending in kitchen design for 2022 and beyond.
    • Home Decor Ideas
    • Idea Houses
    • Kitchen Design
    • Before & After Photos
    • Bathroom Design
    • Curb Appeal
    • Bedroom Design
    • DIY Home Decor
    • Color Palettes & Paint
    • House Plans & Builders
    • Inspired Communities
  • Gardening Ideas

    Gardening Ideas

    See All Gardening Ideas
    If You Keep Finding Ladybugs in Your House, Here's What You Need to Know

    If You Keep Finding Ladybugs in Your House, Here's What You Need to Know

    Plus a few strategies for keeping them out-of-doors
    • Container Gardening
    • Gardening Flowers
    • Fruit, Vegetable & Herb Gardens
    • Garden Pests
    • Plant Guides A-Z
    • Indoor Plants
    • Fall Plants
    • Landscaping Ideas
    • The Grumpy Gardener
  • News

    News

    See All News
    • Celebrities
    • Local News
  • Video

Profile Menu

Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout

More

  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Southern Living Books this link opens in a new tab
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. Southern Living
  2. Food and Recipes
  3. Quick and Easy Dinner
  4. 10 Perfect Pot Roast Recipes You'll Want To Make Now

10 Perfect Pot Roast Recipes You'll Want To Make Now

Southern Living May 2021 Cover
By Southern Living Editors Updated January 21, 2021
Skip gallery slides
FB
Beer-Braised Pot Roast
Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez

When you need a comforting and delicious meal, pot roast is a Southern classic that's always a good idea. Pot roast is a versatile meal that's perfect to serve for family dinner and is also special enough to serve when company is coming. Plus, many pot roast recipes allow you to cook vegetables at the same time so you can serve a hearty meal in just one dish. Whether you want to prepare your pot roast in the oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot, you can't go wrong with any of these delicious pot roast recipes that are packed with flavor. 

Start Slideshow

1 of 10

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero

Recipe: Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

This flavor-packed recipe can be made in either a multicooker or a slow cooker. Serve over rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes for a hearty dinner your family is sure to love. 

1 of 10

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 10

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Classic Beef Pot Roast

Classic Beef Pot Roast
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

Recipe: Classic Beef Pot Roast

Browning the roast on all sides before baking is key to achieving the best flavor. This no-frills recipe is guaranteed to bring back memories of Sunday supper at Mama's house. 

2 of 10

3 of 10

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Zesty Pot Roast

Zesty Pot Roast
Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Zesty Pot Roast

Our Zesty Pot Roast is mostly hands-free, which leaves you more time with family. Using a Dutch oven allows you to brown, bake, and serve the roast all in one pan to make cleanup a breeze. 

3 of 10

Advertisement

4 of 10

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
Credit: Melina Hammer

Recipe: Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Freeze pot roasts and braised pork shoulders in their cooking liquid—it preserves the juicy flavor and tender texture while guarding against freezer burn. Portion cooled meat into zip-top freezer bags, add cooking liquid, and freeze up to 1 month.

4 of 10

5 of 10

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Amy Grant's Pot Roast

Amy Grant Pot Roast
Credit: Southern Living

Recipe: Amy Grant's Pot Roast

After working to perfect her recipe, Amy Grant says the secret to the best pot roast is to make sure you allow it to cook all day and don't rush it. 

5 of 10

6 of 10

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Julie Yoste's Mississippi Roast

Julie Yoste's Mississippi Roast
Credit: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Julie Yoste's Mississippi Roast

You'll need just five ingredients to make Julie Yoste's famous Mississippi Roast. If you have any leftovers, try them on a sandwich. 

6 of 10

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 10

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
Credit: Photo: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

A classic and comforting supper doesn't have to be complicated or involve spending all day in the kitchen. Using your slow cooker will allow you to cook the mains and sides all at once with little effort on your part. 

7 of 10

8 of 10

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Beer-Braised Pot Roast

Beer-Braised Pot Roast
Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Beer-Braised Pot Roast

This is no ordinary pot roast. First, it's rubbed with coffee. Then it simmers in dark stout beer and beef stock, yielding a deeply delicious gravy. Small carrots with tops and pearl onions elevate it further. Pile the veggies on top of the beef after all other ingredients are in your cooker, so they'll cook perfectly and keep a vibrant color.

8 of 10

9 of 10

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Beef-and-Orzo Soup

Beef-and-Orzo Soup Recipe
Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Beef-and-Orzo Soup

Pick up a baguette at the market, so you can sop up every drop of this hearty soup. Whip up a fresh spinach salad to serve alongside.

9 of 10

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 10

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits

Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits
Credit: Photo: Greg Dupree

Recipe: Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits

Bacon, garlic, and red wine imbue humble chuck roast with robust character and rich beef-bourguignon flavor as the meat transforms in the slow cooker. Serve sliced or in chunks over Creamy Mushroom Grits.

10 of 10

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

By Southern Living Editors

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    Trending Videos
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 10 Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
    2 of 10 Classic Beef Pot Roast
    3 of 10 Zesty Pot Roast
    4 of 10 Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
    5 of 10 Amy Grant's Pot Roast
    6 of 10 Julie Yoste's Mississippi Roast
    7 of 10 Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
    8 of 10 Beer-Braised Pot Roast
    9 of 10 Beef-and-Orzo Soup
    10 of 10 Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits

    Share & More

    Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print
    Southern Living

    Magazines & More

    Learn More

    • About Us
    • Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
    • Books from Southern Living
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Content Licensing this link opens in a new tab
    • Accolades this link opens in a new tab

    Connect

    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    MeredithSouthern Living is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2022 Meredith Corporation. Southern Living is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporationthis link opens in a new tab All Rights Reserved. Southern Living may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright Southern Living. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.southernliving.com

    Sign in

    View image

    10 Perfect Pot Roast Recipes You'll Want To Make Now
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.