8 Pulled Pork Side Dishes to Complete Your Meal 

Pulled pork tastes amazing even when served on its own. 

But like most main dishes, it shines further when served with sides! So, I often serve pulled pork with side dishes that add a variety of textures, flavors, and visual appeal to my meal.

In today’s post, let me share my top 8 pulled pork side dishes.

1. Coleslaw 

There’s a reason pulled pork sandwiches often include coleslaw as a topping.

Coleslaw just pairs perfectly with tender, juicy pulled pork! 

Its crunchy texture provides a delightful contrast to the tenderness of the meat. At the same time, its refreshing and tangy flavor balances the richness and savory notes of pulled pork.

I love this specific homemade coleslaw recipe because it offers much more than the typical cabbage, carrots, and mayonnaise mix.

Thanks to its diverse ingredients, which include apple cider vinegar, celery seeds, mustard, and parsley, you’ll experience very bold and refreshingly distinct flavors!

Full recipe: click here.

2. Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Of course, I’m a huge fan of pairing pulled pork with crispy potato fries.

But lately, I’ve enjoyed pairing this main dish with sweet potato fries more!

The natural sweetness of sweet potato really complements the sweetness and savory flavor of pulled pork.

On top of that, sweet potatoes are a healthier alternative to regular potatoes!

This dish only takes about 30 minutes to cook, which is a huge time saver if you’re in a hurry.

Full recipe: click here.

3. Cornbread Muffins 

I love making pulled pork-stuffed cornbread muffins. 

However, you can also separately serve cornbread muffins together with pulled pork, and your meal will still taste just as good! 

Cornbread muffins are amazing at soaking up extra juices from the pulled pork.

Plus, their crumbly texture offers a nice contrast to the juiciness of your main dish! 

Full recipe: click here.

4. Potato Salad

Potato salad is pretty much a good side dish for any main, but even more so for BBQ-flavored main dishes like pulled pork. 

After all, its creaminess and tangy kick provide a great contrast to the fattiness of pulled pork.

This potato salad recipe only needs about 30 minutes of active prep and cooking. 

Don’t forget to chill it for about 2 hours to allow the salad to cool before serving.

Full recipe: click here.

5. Baked Beans

Summer BBQs always call for nice, hearty, and smoky baked beans.

Since pulled pork has that BBQ vibe and flavor, baked beans make an excellent classic side dish to accompany it.

I love this recipe, as it uses canned pork and beans, making the cooking process much shorter and easier!

Make sure to add lots of bacon. It’s the secret ingredient to this side’s delicious flavors!

Full recipe: click here.

6. Grilled Corn on the Cob

Looking for a pulled pork side that you can make in under 30 minutes?

Well, this grilled corn on the cob is exactly what you’re looking for!

Cooking it is as easy as removing the husks from the corn, brushing them with olive oil, and grilling for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Once cooked, add butter, salt, and pepper, and your dish is ready to serve!

When it comes to preparing sides for pulled pork, it doesn’t get much simpler than grilling corn on the cob.

Full recipe: click here.

7. Macaroni Salad 

This macaroni salad is a perfectly creamy and zesty side that features light crunch, zesty flavors, and colorful appeal.

It tastes amazing when served with mains like pulled pork sandwiches and also pairs well with other sides like corn on the cob!

Like most salads, this dish is also incredibly easy to make.

Just cook the macaroni in salted water according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse.

Mix the cooked macaroni with the eggs and veggies, and pour the prepared dressing on top.

In just 20 minutes, you’ll have an amazing side dish that not only tastes great but also looks appetizing when served with pulled pork.

Full recipe: click here.

8. Broccoli Slaw

Let’s end this list with one of the best healthy sides I’ve ever made: broccoli slaw.

This side features broccoli florets with thinly sliced cabbage, carrots, and red onions. 

Toasted sliced almonds and dried cranberries are added for flavor as well!

I typically use store-bought coleslaw dressing for this recipe, but you can certainly make your own at home.

Just like coleslaw, this broccoli slaw’s flavors will meld perfectly well with the richness of pulled pork!

Full recipe: click here.

Pulled Pork: Always Better With Sides

The next time you plan to serve pulled pork, I highly suggest including at least one of the sides above to create a complete meal!

They’ll perfectly complement pulled pork without overwhelming your taste buds!

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