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Crock Pot Dill Pickle Pot Roast only has 4 ingredients for an easy dinner. The ranch and pickles combine for a flavor packed and tender roast.
Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated with this simple 4 ingredient roast beef recipe. Now, you may be thinking that it is an odd combination of ingredients.
The dill flavor from the pickles is subtle and the ranch mix brings it all together for an amazing flavor. The gravy combines with all of this to make something drool worth. You may even like this Cracker Barrel Roast Beef Recipe, 3 Packet Roast, Crock Pot Mississippi Pork Roast, Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast or this Slow Cooker Venison Roast.
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Why This Recipe Works
This recipe is very easy. You will simple put all of the ingredients in a crock pot. The pickle juice really combines with the ranch for the best flavor. Don’t worry about it tasting like pickled beef. Because the pickles do not give the roast an over powering flavor.
It really is the best blend of flavor combinations. Your family will love this tender and flavor packed beef roast. From Sunday lunch with family to busy weeknights, this recipe is perfect for any day of the week. The entire dish is really easy but turns out amazing.
Ingredients
- Beef Roast – Either a Chuck or Rump Roast work great in this recipe
- Brown Gravy Mix
- Ranch Dressing Mix
- Baby Dill Pickles – The pickles and the juice.
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variation Ideas
- Change the pickles – Use sliced pickles instead of whole pickles. You can use a sweet pickle instead of dill for a completely different flavor. I haven’t tried sweet pickles yet, but I bet it would be delicious.
- Add in Garlic – You can throw in some minced garlic cloves to bump up the flavor even more.
How to Make Crockpot Dill Pickle Pot Roast
Step 1 – Add all the ingredients, including entire jar of pickles to a 6 quart crock pot.
Step 2 – Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or slow cook on high for 4-5 hours.
Step 3 – Remove the meat, shred it with 2 forks.
Step 4 – Return the shredded beef back to the juices in the crock pot.
- Step 5 – Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary. It will depend on the size of your cut of meat or your slow cooker.
- Shredding Roast – Shred the roast with forks or learn how to shred with a mixer.
Serving Suggestions
- Mashed Potatoes taste amazing with the roast. You can spoon the delicious broth over the potatoes. Yum!
- Rice is also good with dill pickle roast. Learn how to freeze rice for a quick and easy side dish during the week.
- Make Sliders – Leftovers are delicious served on sliders. You can also use hamburger buns or sub rolls. My kids love shredded roast sandwiches and it makes a super easy meal.
- More Ideas – Check out our What to Serve with Pot Roast for more easy roast side dish ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can easily use homemade ranch mix to reduce the sodium in this recipe. We have an easy homemade ranch recipe that everyone loves.
Not only will this make it less salty but I like knowing exactly what is in the seasoning. It is very easy to make homemade seasoning so don’t let it intimidate you.
Another option is to reduce the amount of ranch mix that you use. It is easy to adjust to your needs and preference. This tender roast is just the best. It is amazing what a jar of pickles and ranch mix can do for a roast.
If you have leftovers, place inside an air tight container and put in the refrigerator. It will keep up to 5 to 7 days.
You can use either a chuck roast or rump roast to make this recipe. Both are delicious.
I often use the one that is on sale.
More Beef Recipes
- Easy Instant Pot Roast Recipe
- Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Brisket Recipe
- The Best Crock Pot Roast Recipe
- Poor Man’s Burnt Ends
- Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
- Crock Pot Chuck Roast Recipe
- Crock Pot Pork Roast Recipe
We love making this slow cooker dill pickle roast recipe. If you try it, make sure to leave us a comment or a star review.
Crock pot Dill Pickle Pot Roast
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Beef Roast – Either a Chuck or Rump Roast work great in this recipe
- 1 packet of Brown Gravy Mix 1 oz.
- 1 packet Ranch Dressing Mix 1 oz.
- 1/2 Jar of Baby Dill Pickles 24 oz – The pickles and the juice.
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a 6 quart crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Remove the meat, shred it with 2 forks and return it back to the juices in the crock pot.
- Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
