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
Potato or Macaroni Side Dishes
Delicious Slaw & Cabbage Side Dishes
Other Great Side Dishes
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What To Serve with Pulled Pork
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!
Jakee says
I made the panzanella and it was so good. Will make it again.
Angela says
Great, glad you loved it.
Kate says
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.
Beth says
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!
Angela says
Thanks, Beth. I hope you enjoy whichever recipe you decide to try.
Shikha says
Well, I don't eat pork. But few of my friends. I will definitely share this recipe with them.
Thanks! 🙂
Jere Cassidy says
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.
Jacqueline Debono says
So many great ideas for a pulled pork meal. Love the sound of the baked beans and the air fryer wedges!
Lathiya says
This is a great chocie of dishes to serve with pulled pork. Not sure which one to choose.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
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!