Rub the roast with about a teaspoon each of salt and pepper and sear on all sides. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
5 pound chuck roast, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 2 teaspoons ground pepper
Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a large bowl, then pour over the roast and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
2 teaspoons sea salt, 3 cups beef broth, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 bay leaf, ¼ cup light brown sugar, 1 package Italian-style salad dressing mix, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ cup pepperoncini juice, 2 teaspoons ground pepper
With an hour left in the cooking process, remove the bay leaf and shred the meat, let cook for the remaining hour.
Enjoy as a sandwich with pepperoncini, provolone, and au jus or over rice or mashed potatoes.
pepperoncinis, sub rolls,, provolone,