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    Home » Side Dishes

    Updated: Jun 4, 2025 · Published: Mar 11, 2021 · by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

    What to Serve with Pulled Pork: 40+ Recipes

    If you are trying to figure out what to serve with homemade pulled pork or pulled pork sandwiches for dinner, this list is exactly what you are looking for. Pulled pork is a simple hearty meal that is sauced and can be spicy, sweet, smoky or all of those flavor combinations.

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    For the best recipes that go well with pulled pork, find something new here to fall in love with. The tender pulled pork meat pairs well with all sorts of side dishes.  All of these suggested sides work great for all your meal ideas, including parties, potlucks, backyard barbecues, or any pulled pork dinner plan. And make sure you have the right serving size of pulled pork per person so everyone is satisfied.

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    • Best Sides for Pulled Pork
    • Types of Sides that Pair Well
    • Side Dishes by The Short Order Cook
    • Potato or Macaroni Side Dishes
    • Delicious Slaw & Cabbage Side Dishes
    • Other Great Side Dishes
    •  Desserts too!
    • Other Recipe Roundups

    The best sides to serve with pulled pork are all right here. Many fellow food bloggers have shared some of their quick and easy side dish recipes to eat with just pulled pork or pulled pork on a bun.

    You can never go wrong with Smoked Pulled Pork for the most tender, juicy, & seasoned meat. One of my favorites is to enjoy 2 sides in 1 easy recipe like a big batch of Italian Green Bean and Potato Salad without Mayo!

    Whether you make the pulled pork in your CrockPot, smoker, dutch oven, or on the grill low and slow – all these sides pair well with your meal. Also, jazz up a can of baked beans with these recipe ideas.

    Closeup of Pulled pork with bbq sauce on a bun.

    Best Sides for Pulled Pork

    This is a tasty list of what sides to eat with your BBQ pulled pork plate or pulled pork sandwiches.  Many of these side dishes are also great to serve with Boston butt roasts, pork tacos, wraps, pork quesadillas, and barbecue pulled pork sliders.

    In reality, all of these sides can be made to eat with any slow-smoked meats like pulled chicken, tri-tip, or baby-back ribs. There is a variety of side dish options that include low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, healthy, and dairy-free. For one that is all those things, try Air Fryer Green Beans & be amazed at how good veggies are.

    Types of Sides that Pair Well

    To help you decide what to serve with bbq pulled pork, I have broken down the list into some subcategories. So based on your mood, preference, or diet, there is something for everyone. There are healthy salads, slaws, mayo-based salads, vegetables, potatoes, and unique sides.  This list includes the best of what to make and serve with pulled pork:

    • Potato or Macaroni Side Dishes
    • Delicious Slaw & Cabbage Side Dishes
    • Other Great Sides, Soups, & Salads
    • Desserts Too!

    Side Dishes by The Short Order Cook

    Here are my favorite sides for serving with pulled pork plates or sandwiches. Try these easy recipes to complete your meal. You will find gluten-free, keto, family-friendly, and healthy sides - along with the classics like fried foods and comfort foods.

    Whether you want some crispy sweet potato fries, a simple baked potato cooked in a toaster oven, or a spicy baked beans recipe, you will find so many great recipes here.

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      Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle French Fries
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      Roasted Green Beans with Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
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      Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon
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      Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Brown Sugar, Bacon, & Blue Cheese
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      Crispy Air Fryer Keto Radishes
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      Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Fries
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      French Potato Salad
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      Deep-Fried Beer-Battered Onion Rings
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      Homemade Pickles with Leftover Pickle Juice
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      Keto Cornbread Chaffles
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      Low-Carb Keto Creamed Spinach Casserole
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      Toaster Oven Baked Potato
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      Air Fryer Green Beans
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      Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
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      Pan Fried Potatoes & Onions

    Potato or Macaroni Side Dishes

    BBQ or smoked pork goes great with potatoes and pasta. These ideas for side dishes are comforting, hearty, and tasty. Pick a fry or salad with potatoes to enjoy. Plus some good old-fashioned macaroni salads or baked with cheese.

    Air-Fryer Potato Wedges
    Simple, crispy seasoned potato wedges with plenty of parmesan cook up in under 15 minutes and are the perfect side or snack any time, any season! These Air Fryer Potato Wedges are made for more than just burgers!
    Air Fryer Potato Wedges
    What to Serve with Pulled Pork Air-Fryer-Pototo-Wedges-lemons&zest
    Amish Potato Salad
    Amish Potato Salad with a tangy dressing made of mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, and smoked paprika.
    Amish Potato Salad
    What to Serve with Pulled Pork Amish-Potato-Salad-chocolatemoosey
    Pepper Jack Mac & Cheese
    Pepper Jack Mac is creamy, zippy, and filled with ooey-gooey delicious mac and cheese.
    Pepper Jack Mac & Cheese
    What to Serve with Pulled Pork pepper-jack-mac-and-cheese-cravethegood
    Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
    When it comes to flavor, the combination of butternut squash, three kinds of cheeses, and pasta create classic comfort food and a wonderful taste! Creamy, cheesy goodness abounds in this dish.
    Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
    What to Serve with Pulled Pork ButternutSquashMacandCheese1-crinkledcookbook
    Classic American Macaroni Salad (Vegan & Gluten-Free!)
    The best Classic American Macaroni Salad now with a perfectly gluten-free, vegan, and top 8 allergy-free recipe! Summer isn't complete without this traditional BBQ and grilling cookout essential pasta side dish!
    Macaroni Salad
    What to Serve with Pulled Pork Classic-American-Macaroni-Salad-strengthandsunshine

    Delicious Slaw & Cabbage Side Dishes

    Coleslaw is a traditional recipe served on a pulled pork sandwich or as a side. You can never go wrong with any of these recipes.

    Creamy Apple Jicama Slaw
    This refreshing apple and jicama slaw makes a crisp and creamy side for sandwiches, tacos and wraps. The tart sweetness of green apple pairs especially well with pork
    Jicama Slaw
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    BBQ Braised Cabbage with Bacon
    This side dish is bursting with flavor and is a gorgeous color. It is an amazing side dish for pulled pork that everyone will love.
    Braised Cabbage
    What to Serve with Pulled Pork BBQ-Braised-Cabbage-w-Bacon-taoofspice
    Creamy Vegan Coleslaw
    This Vegan Coleslaw is a lightened-up version of the classic we all love. It's mayo-free, yet it's still so rich, creamy, and tangy. It'll be a hit at your next barbeque, picnic, or potluck!
    Vegan Coleslaw
    What to Serve with Pulled Pork vegan-coleslaw-recipe-veganhuggs
    Easy Healthy Quinoa Cabbage Salad
    This hearty quinoa salad is so easy to make and a wonderful side dish for any BBQ. The homemade dressing and crunchy carrots and sunflower seeds make this a must-have side for your next pulled pork meal.
    Quinoa Cabbage Salad
    What to Serve with Pulled Pork easy-cabbage-salad-recipe thriftyfrugalmom

    Other Great Side Dishes

    Beans, salads, and more finalize this list of great recipes. It will be hard to pick which ones to make but I have my eye on the chipotle beans - spicy, savory, & sounds so good with any slow-cooked meat.

    Chipotle Baked Beans
    These Chipotle Baked Beans are the ultimate side dish packed with flavor! Wow, a must-try!
    Chipotle Baked Beans
    What to Serve with Pulled Pork chipotle-baked-beans-two-cookedbyjulie
    Moroccan Sweet Potato Salad
    This roasted sweet potato salad is nourishing and refreshing, with a dressing full of Moroccan spices and flavor.
    Sweet Potato Salad
    What to Serve with Pulled Pork moroccan-sweet-potato-salad-thedaringkitchen
    Charred Corn Couscous Salad with Feta
    Charred corn couscous salad makes a tasty light meal or side dish! I used whole wheat couscous to increase fiber; however, quinoa, rice, or any other favorite grain will work too for a gluten-free option.
    Corn Couscous Salad
    What to Serve with Pulled Pork Charred-Corn-Couscous-Salad-kellyneil
    Simple Summer Panzanella
    This essential Italian Summer side dish is filled with pieces of tasty sourdough bread, juicy Summer tomatoes, and, of course, some mozzarella cheese balls. It makes the perfect side dish for Labor Day, a Summer BBQ, or family get-together.
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    What to Serve with Pulled Pork summer-panzanella-saporitokitchen

     Desserts too!

    A meal of pulled pork is savory and satisfying. But if you are like me you crave something sweet at the end of a great BBQ meal.

    Here are my favorite desserts to serve along with any kind of grilled, smoked, or barbecued meats, especially pulled pork. This includes southern dessert favorites like cobbler and peanut butter pie.

    North Carolina Lemon Pie
    The sweet-tart combo of North Carolina lemon pie has a saltine cracker crust with a creamy lemon curd filling all topped with fresh whipped cream. Enjoy a big cold slice of this chilled pie all summer. This Southern classic dessert is a copycat of the famous Atlantic Beach pie from Crooks' Corner in Chapel Hill. This easy pie bakes in just 30 minutes and is a great make-ahead recipe.
    North Carolina Lemon Pie
    North Carolina Lemon Pie slice on a plate.
    Easy 4-Ingredient Key Lime Pie
    This easy 4-ingredient key lime pie recipe is a slice of heaven. The creamy filling is tart, sweet, tangy, & the perfect summer dessert.
    Easy 4-Ingredient Key Lime Pie
    Graham cracker crust filled with key lime pie filling and topped with whipped cream on a plate with a fork.
    Graham Cracker Crust Sweet Potato Pie
    This fun version of a Southern classic dessert has a modern twist. Instead of an old-fashioned pie crust, made this recipe for sweet potato pie with a graham cracker crust. The crispy texture & cinnamon honey flavor paired with a creamy rich pie filling is heavenly. A wonderful fall or autumn holiday recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
    Graham Cracker Sweet Potato Pie
    Graham Cracker Crust Sweet Potato Pie Slice plated with dollop of whipped cream
    Strawberry Peach Cobbler
    Homemade peach and strawberry cobbler made in a cast-iron skillet is a classic American recipe. Fresh fruit and a biscuit topping make this the best old-fashioned dessert. It is easy to make all in one pan from stovetop to oven. Top with ice cream for cobbler ala mode - the best summer dessert ever!
    Strawberry Peach Cobbler
    Old-Fashioned Skillet Peach & Strawberry Cobbler featured overhead of skillet for recipe card
    Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler
    For the easiest recipe, this Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler is a fun twist on a Southern dessert classic. The fluffy topping is a great timesaver versus a traditional biscuit crust. It pairs perfectly with the fresh fruit filling in a yummy freshly-baked treat to enjoy in summer or any season. Serve warm with the icing drizzle plus add whipped cream or ice cream for a decadent idea. Makes a good brunch or breakfast casserole too.
    Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler
    Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler topped with a dollop of canned whipped cream.
    Chocolate Marshmallow Ice Cream
    This homemade chocolate ice cream has double the marshmallow fun. The ice cream is loaded with swirls of gooey marshmallow fluff and tons of soft mini marshmallows too. It's rich, sweet, chewy, creamy, & over-the-top amazing. It's like rocky road without the nuts & no one can resist it.
    Chocolate Marshmallow Ice Cream
    Chocolate Marshmallow Ice Cream Single Scoop overhead.
    Grilled Pineapple Sundaes
    Rum raisin caramel sauce drizzled over ice cream and grilled pineapple is the boozy tropical treat to enjoy all summer. This dessert is the best for BBQ backyard cookouts & pool parties.
    Rum Raisin Ice Cream Sundes
    Rum Raisin Pineapple Sundaes
    Frozen Oreo Peanut Butter Cup Pie
    Easy peanut butter and chocolate pie heaven that doesn't require turning on the oven - perfect for summer.
    Frozen Oreo Peanut Butter Cup Pie
    Frozen Peanut Butter Cup Pie The Short Order Cook
    Keto Chocolate Mousse with Sugar-Free Pudding
    For an easy low-carb chocolate mousse that is thick, rich, and decadent, this recipe is the best.  With just 2 ingredients and ready in minutes, this is the quickest keto dessert recipe.
    2 Ingredient Keto Chocolate Mousse
    Easy Low-Carb Chocolate Mousse glass dessert cup filled ready to eat
    Fresh Strawberry Mousse Parfait
    Fresh strawberry mousse is an easy parfait dessert. It’s light and healthy with mounds of yummy berry whipped cream and puree layer making for a great no-bake recipe. 
    Strawberry Mousse Cups
    Fresh Strawberry Mousse Parfaits featured portrait on table

    Other Recipe Roundups

    If you are stumped on what to make as a side dish with dinner, here are other great lists with recipe ideas. Try one of these recipes that pair with a variety of main dishes from chicken, to beef, to sandwiches!

    • What to Serve with Tri-Tip
    • What to Serve with Hamburgers
    • What to Serve with Hot Dogs
    • What to Serve with Meatloaf
    • What to Serve with Chicken Wings
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    1. Jakee says

      April 06, 2021 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      I made the panzanella and it was so good. Will make it again.

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      • Angela says

        April 07, 2021 at 7:18 am

        Great, glad you loved it.

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    2. Kate says

      April 10, 2021 at 9:07 pm

      5 stars
      Made the bacon mac & cheese and it was so good. I think I ate too much of it and only finished half my pulled pork sandwich.

      Reply
    3. Beth says

      April 12, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      It's hard to choose which of these to make but that Moroccan Sweet Potato Salad has to be first on my list, then the braised cabbage. Great roundup!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 12, 2021 at 5:57 pm

        Thanks, Beth. I hope you enjoy whichever recipe you decide to try.

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    4. Shikha says

      April 13, 2021 at 9:23 am

      5 stars
      Well, I don't eat pork. But few of my friends. I will definitely share this recipe with them.

      Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Jere Cassidy says

      April 13, 2021 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      So many great recipes to try, they have me drooling over the Mac n Cheese, onion rings, salads and I definitely want to make homemade pickles this year.

      Reply
    6. Jacqueline Debono says

      April 13, 2021 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      So many great ideas for a pulled pork meal. Love the sound of the baked beans and the air fryer wedges!

      Reply
    7. Lathiya says

      April 20, 2021 at 3:53 am

      5 stars
      This is a great chocie of dishes to serve with pulled pork. Not sure which one to choose.

      Reply
    8. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

      July 11, 2021 at 8:00 am

      Everything looks so good!! How do I choose? Thanks for sharing the What's for Dinner party! See you at the new one that opened today!

      Reply
    9. Bonnie says

      August 25, 2022 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      I made your pulled pork recipe and then came here for some side dish ideas. I was overwhelmed cooking for a big party and found 2 easy recipes. Everyone raved about the chipotle baked beans and the french potato salad. Keeping these on summer rotation.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        August 25, 2022 at 9:59 am

        You cannot go wrong with those two yummy recipes. Perfect for any cookout or bbq.

        Reply

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