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    Home » Side Dishes

    Published: Mar 11, 2021 · Modified: May 18, 2022 by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

    What to Serve with Pulled Pork

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    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.

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    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.

    Closeup of Pulled pork with bbq sauce on a bun.

    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Asian Avocado Peanut Coleslaw featured closeup bowl and parsley but no serving utensils recipe card
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Deep Fried Sweet Potato Fries featured overhead of plate of fries and dipping sauce
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle French Fries recipe card plate with ketchup ready to eat
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Homemade Beer-Battered Onion Rings
    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.  
    Check out this recipe
    a jar of pickles with one being removed to eat.
    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.  
    Check out this recipe
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    French Potato Salad
    Tender potatoes in a Champagne dijon vinaigrette with fresh herbs is bright, tangy, and crowd-pleasing.
    Check out this recipe
    bowl with french potato salad topped with fresh herbs
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    plated green beans sprinkles with everything bagel seasoning
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Air Fryer Shishito Peppers recipe card plate ready to eat with dip
    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
    Check out this recipe
    Toaster Oven Baked Potato topped recipe card with sour cream butter and fresh parsley
    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.
    Check out this recipe
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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.
    Check out this recipe
    casserole dish with baked 3 cheese mac and cheese topped with bacon
    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. 
    Check out this recipe
    Green Chile Sweet Corn Casserole

    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!
    Check out this recipe
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    Amish Potato Salad
    Amish Potato Salad with a tangy dressing made of mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, and smoked paprika.
    Check out this recipe
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    Pepper Jack Mac & Cheese
    Pepper Jack Mac is creamy, zippy, and filled with ooey-gooey delicious mac and cheese.
    Check out this recipe
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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.
    Check out this recipe
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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!
    Check out this recipe
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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
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe
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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!
    Check out this recipe
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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.
    Check out this recipe
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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!
    Check out this recipe
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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.
    Check out this recipe
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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.
    Check out this recipe
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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.
    Check out this recipe
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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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    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!
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    Comments

    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.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        April 07, 2021 at 7:18 am

        Great, glad you loved it.

        Reply
    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.

        Reply
    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

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