Want to know what to serve with pulled pork? These well-loved party favorite pulled pork sides include vegetable salads, potato salads, pasta salads, and baked beans, of course!
Why you'll love this collection
When it comes to mouthwatering pulled pork, you need to know what sides go with it that are equally delicious. It's important to serve side dishes that compliment the savory flavor and juicy texture of the pork, no matter how you serve it.
So, I’ve hand-picked the BEST side dishes for pulled pork that are classic recipes any cook can make and any age group can enjoy. They include pasta salads, potato salads, and of course, baked beans. They're perfect for potlucks, parties, picnics, game day, summer BBQ's – any occasion where pulled pork is served.
Whether you’re making a quick-cooking Instant Pot pulled pork, or an all-day slow cooker pulled pork, you’ll find the every recipe in this collection compliments all of that savory goodness.
If you're making juicy pulled pork sliders, you'll definitely want sides, but make sure to also grab the must-have condiments I included below!
Pulled Pork Sides
What to serve with pulled pork? Here's 18 of our favorite, easy, side dish recipes!
Creamy Macaroni Salad
Delicious, creamy Macaroni Salad with tender pasta, vegetables, hard boiled eggs, and a zingy Greek yogurt dressing for healthy macaroni salad vibes. Who knew a secretly nutritious pasta salad could be so tasty and so good!
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Creamy Cucumber Salad is a crazy popular, super easy side dish for cookouts and picnics. Tastes like Grandma's old fashioned cucumber salad with fresh cucumbers tossed in an irresistible dill and sour cream dressing.
Red Potato Salad with Dill
Creamy Red Potato Salad with tender, red skin potatoes, hard boiled eggs, dill pickles, fresh dill, and a zingy dressing. It's savory, zesty, and belongs at every summer BBQ.
Quick Coleslaw Recipe
Homemade coleslaw recipe with a simple, zesty dressing. This crisp cabbage slaw is perfectly creamy and slightly sweet with a hint of tart. Serve as a condiment for pulled pork sliders or as a side to any pulled pork entree.
Instant Pot Corn On The Cob (fresh or frozen)
Instant Pot corn on the cob makes juicy, tender, perfect corn with zero effort. Use fresh or frozen corn in your pressure cooker and remove all the guesswork!
Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Gotta have these super easy, mouthwatering dill pickles with pulled pork, no matter how you serve it. These homemade dill pickles require no canning. Just soak cucumbers in a simple brine a few days ahead for optimal flavor.
Homemade Soft French Bread Recipe
Nothing beats pulled pork piled up on soft homemade French bread. It sops up those savory juices and literally paves the way for sandwich heaven.
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cucumber Tomato Salad recipe with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, fresh herbs, and zesty vinaigrette. This summer salad is easy, budget-friendly, and cools you down on warm days like my Creamy Cucumber Salad.
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Get all the goodness of a loaded baked potato in this super easy potato salad loaded with crispy bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, and shredded cheddar cheese. It's an irresistible party favorite!
Asian Slaw with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Mouthwatering Asian slaw recipe with red cabbage, green cabbage, carrots, and quinoa in a sweet and savory sesame ginger dressing. This Chinese cabbage slaw belongs with pulled pork.
Kicked-Up Canned Baked Beans
Here's how you dress up canned baked beans to look and taste homemade. Everyone needs this super easy recipe for every summer BBQ!
Best Homemade BBQ Sauce Without Ketchup
Mouthwatering Homemade Barbecue Sauce with a hint of sweet and balanced spice, and made without ketchup. It's the best bbq sauce for pulled pork because the sweet, mildly spicy sauce balanced savory pork perfectly.
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Air fryer Brussels sprouts are perfectly crispy outside and tender inside with minimal oil. This air fried side or snack is ready in minutes!
Carrot Salad
Quick and easy carrot salad that will brighten up any pulled pork entree and give it a healthy twist.
Bacon Broccoli Salad with Blue Cheese and Grapes
Mouth-watering Broccoli Salad recipe with bacon, grapes, blue cheese, and walnuts, in a Dijon cider vinaigrette. Sweet and savory broccoli bacon salad is perfect for any occasion, any season of the year!
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (No Drain)
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the easiest, hands-free way to make everyone's favorite potato side dish. Leave the skin on or peel – either way, these no-drain mashed potatoes are game changer, even for pressure cooker beginners!
Tomato and Onion Salad
Here's the perfect, easy vegetable side for pulled pork that uses minimal ingredients and bursts with flavor.
Easy Marinated Mushrooms Recipe
Marinated Mushrooms are button mushrooms sauteed then marinated in a simple, homemade Italian dressing. This easy mushroom recipe makes the perfect, side dish, snack, or salad topping.
Baked Smashed Potatoes Recipe
Smashed Potatoes are crispy roasted potatoes served as a side or party appetizer. Baby potatoes are cooked, smashed, baked and served plain or with toppings. Great for game day!
Tips for making the best pulled pork sides
Make ahead to build flavor and save time on party day.
If you can't make ahead, then prep ahead any ingredients that can be chopped, boiled, or blended.
If you're making more than one side for pulled pork, make sure to diversify the selection by including a potato salad and a pasta salad – and definitely don't skip those baked beans.
Special equipment I use for pulled pork sides
I always store prepared sides in airtight containers for optimal flavor, color, and texture.
I'm using this Instant Pot for pressure cooker sides and this air fryer for air fryer sides.
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