What to Serve with Pulled Pork

If you are trying to figure out what goes well 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.

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.

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.

If you want a salad, baked goods, vegetables, or pasta, we have you covered with so many choices on what to enjoy with your shredded barbecue pork. 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.

What to Serve with 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.

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 Side Dishes

Side Dishes by The Short Order Cook

Asian Avocado Peanut Coleslaw

If you want an easy peanutty coleslaw recipe, this Asian avocado peanut coleslaw is the best. This chopped slaw recipe is bursting with fresh vegetables that are dressed in a homemade Asian-inspired dressing that is salty, sweet, and spicy. This slaw is vegan and gluten-free and sure to be one that everyone loves.

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Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Fries

Homemade deep-fried sweet potato fries are a quick and easy family favorite recipe. This fantastic method to deep fry & season them makes the best appetizer or side dish.

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Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle French Fries

For an easy foolproof method for cooking frozen crinkle-cut french fries in the air fryer, try this recipe. They will be hot, crispy, and yummy with just the right amount of time to cook in the air fryer. Plus delicious dips and seasonings to add for the best air fryer french fries.

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Homemade Beer-Battered Onion Rings

Onion rings are a classic fried treat that is so easy to make homemade. This beer-battered recipe for onion rings is the perfect side dish, snack, or appetizer.

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Homemade Pickles with Leftover Pickle Juice

Homemade pickles are so easy to make when you reuse pickle juice for this recipe. In 24 hours quick refrigerator pickles are crisp and ready.  

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Slow Cooker Apple Sauce

This slow cooker apple sauce is so easy and delicious. Fresh apples make a healthy homemade recipe. Make it chunky, smooth, sweet, or tart.  

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French Potato Salad

Tender potatoes in a Champagne dijon vinaigrette with fresh herbs is bright, tangy, and crowd-pleasing.

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Amazing Roasted Green Beans with Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning

These delicious but easy green beans will be a family favorite. The nutty sesame seasoning that includes garlic and onion adds so much flavor.

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Air Fryer Shishito Peppers

Air fryer shishito peppers char up with crunchy blistered skins for so much flavor. In minutes you have one of the best appetizers. For a sweet, spicy, and smoky bite there is nothing more simple yet delicious as these peppers.

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Toaster Oven Baked Potato

Making baked potatoes in the toaster oven is an easy and delicious way to cook this classic side dish. The skin turns out crispy and the inside is soft and fluffy. If your toaster oven has a convection setting, this baked potato recipe is super quick

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Whipped Sweet Potatoes

For a comforting side dish, these whipped sweet potatoes really hit the spot. They are fluffy and sweet with a hint of nutmeg.

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Macaroni and Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Bacon

Creamy macaroni and cheese with caramelized onions are made even more amazing with crispy bacon. The best homemade recipe for elevated mac and cheese that adults and kids will love.

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Green Chile Sweet Corn Casserole

This silky smooth corn pudding casserole satisfies the summer craving for sweet corn on the cob.  This cheesy green chili casserole is an easy savory recipe that is a new version of the southern classic corn pudding that my grandma used to make. 

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Potato or Macaroni Side Dishes

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!

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Amish Potato Salad

Amish Potato Salad with a tangy dressing made of mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, and smoked paprika.

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Pepper Jack Mac & Cheese

Pepper Jack Mac is creamy, zippy, and filled with ooey-gooey delicious mac and cheese.

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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.

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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!

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Delicious Slaw & Cabbage Side Dishes

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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Other Great Side Dishes

Chipotle Baked Beans

These Chipotle Baked Beans are the ultimate side dish packed with flavor! Wow, a must-try!

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Moroccan Sweet Potato Salad

This roasted sweet potato salad is nourishing and refreshing, with a dressing full of Moroccan spices and flavor.

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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.

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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

Angela

If you are trying to figure out what goes well with pulled pork or pulled pork sandwiches, this list is exactly what you are looking for. If you want slaw, macaroni, potatoes, beans, or vegetables this list has you covered.

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Prep Time 0 mins

Course Side Dish

Ingredients

  

TRY ANY LISTED ABOVE

• Sweet Potato Fries
• Avocado Peanut Coleslaw
• Air Fryer Crinkle Fries
• Chipotle Baked Bean
• Onion Rings
• Macaroni Salad
• Whipped Sweet Potatoes
• Mac & Cheese
• Homemade Pickles
• Potato Salad

Instructions

 

• Make your favorite pulled pork or pulled pork sandwich recipe.
• Choose one or more wonderful sides from the lists above.
• Enjoy!