We’re always on the look out for the perfect side dish for pulled pork that will elevate this main dish with flavor and texture. If you’re having pulled pork, we’ve got some great suggestions for sides to try.
These side dishes are great for summer, when pulled pork is often on the menu, whether it be at a barbecue or just as an easy weeknight meal. Since pulled pork is so versatile and can be used for sandwiches, salads, or served on its own, we’ve compiled some great ways to use pulled pork, where it be as a vessel for the delicious pork or as a side dish.
Whenever you’re serving pulled pork, you can find a great side dish in our list that will pair perfectly with it. Whether you’re serving pulled pork sandwiches or another pulled pork dish, these sides will go great.
How to Make Pulled Pork
Making pulled pork is incredibly easy. All you need is a pork butt or shoulder and a crock pot or Instant Pot. In the Instant Pot, it takes just about an hour to deliver awesome pulled pork, so that’s my preferred method.
These Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a great way to turn that easy sweet potato into a full meal, similar to a stuffed baked potato, with all that sweet and savory goodness.
A classic Mexican street food, this corn on the cob is charred on the grill, then slathered in mayo, and topped with tangy Cotija cheese, chili powder and cilantro.
Crispy buffalo smashed potatoes are an instant favorite! The smashed potatoes get crisped up perfectly in the oven, and then are topped with a tangy, spicy buffalo sauce.
A light twist on orzo salad. This Coleslaw Orzo Salad has a light & tasty citrus orange dressing and toasted almonds for crunch. An easy summer side dish!
Serve this Watermelon, Arugula & Feta Salad at your next outdoor barbecue to keep things light and refreshing, in a low-carb way that everyone will love.
These Grilled Radishes are the new hot thing this grilling season and a great side dish for your cookout. Toss aside the potatoes and get these little gems on the grill. You’re going to love them!
Air fryer baked sweet potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The combination of sweet and savory makes it a great side with your main course.
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5 thoughts on “What To Serve With Pulled Pork: 21 Great Recipes”
Jessie says:
OMG!!!!!! So many amazing looking sides to try!! Can I just eat sides? No need for an entree right? 😉
These are some great suggestions for what to serve with pulled pork. We are big pulled pork lovers in our house and always struggle to think of what to serve on the side!
OMG!!!!!! So many amazing looking sides to try!! Can I just eat sides? No need for an entree right? 😉
So many great side dishes here! That chipotle coleslaw salad is my favorite!
What a fabulous list of sides to go with pulled pork. They all look yummy!
These are some great suggestions for what to serve with pulled pork. We are big pulled pork lovers in our house and always struggle to think of what to serve on the side!
Such a delicious list of everything to compliment pulled pork. I can’t decide which to make first but the air fried carrots are calling my name.