What To Serve With Pulled Pork: 21 Great Recipes

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.

If you’re looking for a pulled pork recipe, try our Delicious and Authentic Carnitas and this Instant Pot Pulled Pork. Both are the ultimate recipe to make tender and flavorful pulled pork from a pork butt or shoulder roast. Also, read the best ways to reheat leftover pulled pork without drying it out.

» Also try these BBQ Pulled Pork Egg Rolls and Pork Belly Tacos With Crunchy Slaw.

What to Pair With Pulled Pork

Pulled Pork Sweet Potatoes 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. See the recipe Pulled Pork Gnocchi This dish includes pulled pork, potato gnocchi, sage, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese. See the recipe Creamy & Spicy Chipotle Coleslaw This creamy & spicy Chipotle Coleslaw will add some heat to your favorite summer side dish. See the recipe Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese This creamy stovetop macaroni and cheese is incredibly easy to make and turns out so creamy and cheesy. See the recipe Air Fryer Potato Wedges These Air Fryer Potato Wedges are so easy to make in the air fryer and the result is a potato with a satisfying crispy exterior and fluffy interior. Corn & Black Bean Pasta Salad This Corn & Black Bean Pasta Salad combines fusilli pasta with corn, black beans, bell pepper and cilantro for a Southwestern flair. See the recipe The Best Crispy Roast Potatoes You’ll Ever Make These crispy roast potatoes are the perfect combination of crunchy and fluffy. See the recipe Broccoli Salad This salad is packed with fresh broccoli, bacon, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and cheese. It's a huge hit at barbecues and parties. See the recipe Instant Pot Baked Beans These sweet yet savory baked beans are the perfect side dish any time of year, not just at your cookout or BBQ. See the recipe Classic Wedge Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing This classic wedge salad is a great accompaniment to any meal. It's refreshingly crispy and packed with flavor. See the recipe Classic Mexican Street Corn (Elote) 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.  See the recipe Crispy Buffalo Smashed Potatoes 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. See the recipe Coleslaw Orzo Salad 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! See the recipe Tex-Mex Pasta Salad This festive Tex-Mex Pasta Salad is a summer picnic side dish MUST, featuring a delicious homemade Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette. See the recipe Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Replace French fries at your next barbecue with these simple and healthy air fryer sweet potato fries. See the recipe Feta Corn Salad — A SUMMER favorite! Feta Corn Salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish or main course. It’s utilizes fresh ingredients and tastes delicious! See the recipe Watermelon, Arugula & Feta Salad 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. See the recipe Grilled Radishes With Garlic & Dill Butter 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! See the recipe Strawberry Spinach Salad This is the perfect summer salad, with vibrant fruity strawberries, spinach, and tart vinaigrette. See the recipe Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes 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. See the recipe Brussels Sprouts Learn how to make the perfect air fryer brussels sprouts that are tender on the inside and incredibly crunchy on the outside. See the recipe

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Angela Morris

Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.