If you're serving pulled pork sandwiches for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, you're gonna love this recipe collection! We've got 35+ recipes of what to serve with pulled pork sandwiches. You're sure to find some that are perfect for your meal!
Pulled pork is such a versatile dish. We love to make pulled pork in the Pressure-cooker for those busy weeknight dinners. And when we want a set it and forget it meal, we make slow cooker pulled pork.
The meat is usually then combined with our homemade sweet BBQ sauce and made into pulled pork sandwiches. Sometimes we'll make loaded pulled pork nachos or pulled pork sliders instead, but sandwiches are the classic Go To dish to make with tender shredded pork.
We love piling on some tangy coleslaw or mango coleslaw. And what about the best side dishes to serve with pulled pork sandwiches? There are SO many tasty options!
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This recipe collection features a variety of best side dishes to serve with pulled pork sandwiches.
You'll find meat, poultry, chicken, and seafood dishes, as well as vegetarian and vegan options. Most of these side dishes can be made in 30 minutes or less. And they are all chosen because the flavors specifically pair well with the rich, tangy, bold flavors of pulled pork.
Here are 35+ best side dishes to serve with pulled pork sandwiches.
What to serve with pulled pork sandwiches
Pulled Pork Sandwich Side Dishes
Summer Slaw with Corn, Peaches, Tomatoes
The best fruits and vegetables of the season come together in this colorful, crunchy slaw.
This summer slaw has sweet corn and peaches, crunchy cabbage, and citrus and herbs for a tasty side salad or burger topping!
Arugula and Pear Salad
This Arugula and Pear Salad is hearty enough to enjoy as an entree salad. Yet it's also simple to make and light enough to be a tasty side salad.
With peppery arugula, juicy pears, crispy prosciutto, and crunchy almonds, topped with a light lemon vinaigrette dressing, this is the perfect salad to enjoy any night of the week!
BLT Pasta Salad
This BLT Pasta Salad combines the savory crunchy bites of BLT sandwiches with the creaminess of a summertime pasta salad.
This creamy BLT pasta salad is perfect for BBQs, picnics, potlucks, and any al fresco dining experience!
Filipino Macaroni Salad
Filipino Macaroni Salad is a classic traditional side dish that is often prepared for almost any Filipino gathering.
It's especially a staple at Christmas time! This sweet pasta salad with crunchy vegetables is simple to make and a great make-ahead dish.
Broccoli Crunch Salad
This simple broccoli crunch salad recipe is packed with nourishing, healthy vegetables and satisfying crunch with every bite.
With nourishing vegetables, nuts, seeds, and protein-packed bacon, this simple broccoli salad recipe is topped with a creamy dressing. It's a great way to get some essential vitamins and minerals into your day.
Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Oven roasted garlic and rosemary potatoes are crispy, flavorful bites that go so well with pulled pork sandwiches!
Pressure-cooker Basmati Rice
In less than 15 minutes you can have fluffy rice thanks to the pressure cooker!
Pressure-cooker Basmati Rice is an simple recipe that makes near perfect basmati rice every single time. Great side dish to go with almost any main course!
Pressure-cooker Broccoli
Making Pressure-cooker broccoli is a breeze and you'll have a nutritious side dish that is the perfect addition to any meal in minutes!
Fresh broccoli is always a healthy, low carb, simple side dish that goes with almost any main course you can imagine.
Grilled Asparagus in Foil
If you're looking for a healthy, tasty summer side dish to go along with any of those mains, you'll love making Grilled Asparagus in Foil!
A healthy and tasty grilled vegetable side dish that is ready in minutes!
Pressure-cooker Cabbage
This is a tasty vegetable side dish that goes well with any meal and can be made in less than 20 minutes.
this dish is an simple way to enjoy the health benefits of cabbage, which is known for being packed with Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and known for increasing heart health and lowering blood pressure.
Frozen Onion Rings in the Air Fryer
Enjoy the perfect blend of crispiness and flavor with frozen onion rings cooked in an air fryer.
Crispy and tasty this frozen onion rings in the air fryer are a quick and simple snack or side dish that requires minimal effort.
Air Fryer Corn Ribs
This viral TikTok dish can now be seen in restaurants all over the country. Our Air Fryer Corn Ribs version is fast and packed with tasty Mexican-inspired flavors.
These corn ribs are tasty when served at any barbecue, picnic, party, or any dinner!
Baby Potato Salad with Bacon
Baby Potato Salad with Bacon is a tangy, tasty side dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, and any weeknight dinner. It's simple to make in under 30 minutes!
This potato salad with bacon is great for picnics, parties, or Sunday night family suppers. It's actually on the lighter side of potato salads, and as a bonus, it's insanely fantastic to saute and serve up with breakfast the next day.
Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This pressure cooker Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese! Extra creamy and rich.
This tasty mac and cheese can be served as a main course or a side dish. If serving as a main course, try adding these yummy side dishes to complete the meal:
Pressure-cooker Green Beans
These Pressure-cooker Green Beans are the perfect, flavorful side dish to go along with almost any meal!
This simple side dish is a quick and simple recipe that goes so well with almost any main dish. It's the favorite way to cook green beans!
Asian Carrot Cucumber Salad
This simple Asian Carrot Cucumber Salad is simple to make in 15 minutes and is a great side dish for any meal!
This cucumber carrot salad is a flavorful snack on its own. But it's also an amazing side dish that goes well with so many main courses!
Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.comCrunchy Apple Coleslaw Recipe
This Apple Coleslaw Recipe is made with sweet apples, shredded cabbage, green onions, and a light dijon vinaigrette.
Healthy, crunchy, and super simple to make, enjoy this apple slaw year-round with all your favorite lunch and dinner recipes.
Photo Credit: thefamilyfoodkitchen.comWinter Coleslaw
For a quick, fresh and simple side dish look no further than this Winter Coleslaw. Crisp seasonal vegetables are combined with crunchy nuts and sweet raisins in a creamy dressing.
Since it goes with literally anything and everything, this is a slaw recipe you'll keep coming back to.
Photo Credit: thissillygirlskitchen.comThe Best Crispy Air Fryer Tater Tots
This simple recipe for The Best Crispy Air Fryer Tater Tots uses only 3 ingredients, making it a perfect side dish or snack. Crispy, crunchy, and with a fluffy interior, these are the best air fryer tots.
No deep frying needed! Enjoy them as a fun side dish, a tasty appetizer, or a satisfying snack.
Photo Credit: champagne-tastes.comFrench Purple Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing
French Purple Potato Salad features jewel-toned purple potatoes in a creamy mustard vinaigrette. Fresh herbs like parsley or chives add a bright touch, while the vibrant potato color makes this salad a feast for the eyes.
Enjoy it alongside grilled chicken, fish, pulled pork sandwiches, or as a delightful vegetarian main course.
Photo Credit: theherbeevore.comDill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe
This dill pickle pasta salad recipe is a great side dish for a cookout, barbecue, or party – a great recipe using pickles & macaroni noodles, and a briny and tasty dressing!
A pickle-lovers side dish that the whole family will love. This recipe is great for a crowd.
Photo Credit: theherbeevore.comColeslaw with Sour Cream Recipe (No Mayo)
This coleslaw with sour cream recipe is a simple and tasty side dish – ready in simply 10 minutes! A creamy coleslaw with vinegar, sugar, sour cream, and a few spices.
It's fantastic on a plate loaded up with anything coming off the grill, or also fantastic to add to a BBQ sandwich or tasty sloppy joe.
Photo Credit: thecookinchicks.comAsian Ramen Coleslaw
This quick and simple Asian Ramen Coleslaw is a fast and effortless salad that leaves everyone craving for seconds!
This vibrant, zesty, and crunchy Asian Slaw recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, BBQs, and beyond!
Photo Credit: strengthandsunshine.comBroccoli Tots (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Vegan and gluten-free, this baked broccoli tot recipe is made with simply 2 ingredients, broccoli and potato, plus customizable seasonings.
This allergy-free toddler-friendly side dish is perfect for meal prepping and stashing away in the freezer for busy weeknight meals everyone in the family will love!
Photo Credit: www.peelwithzeal.comOld Fashioned Coleslaw- Southern Slaw Recipe - Coleslaw without Mayo
This old-fashioned coleslaw with vinegar is the perfect summer side dish. It's made with a blend of freshly shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, and onion tossed in a tangy and flavorful, mayo-free dressing!
Photo Credit: www.peelwithzeal.comMust Try Recipe: Grilled Broccolini with Tomato Butter
This Grilled Broccolini recipe is simple yet packed with so much flavor. Fresh broccolini is coated with olive oil, lemon, and salt, charred to perfection, and drizzled with savory tomato butter for the perfect summer side dish.
Photo Credit: eatfreshglow.comCrunch Cabbage Salad with Mint
Quick and simple crunch cabbage salad with mint is a great side dish recipe to serve alongside your favorite dish. It has loads of fresh herbs with a tangy vinaigrette and super simple ingredients.
This tasty cabbage salad is gluten-free, without mayo and dairy-free. Makes the perfect side for any meal.
Photo Credit: eatfreshglow.comCrunchy Kale Salad with Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette
Hearty and crisp, this crunchy kale salad with spicy peanut vinaigrette is the perfect balance of texture and flavor.
The tender massaged kale, crunchy cabbage and crisp roasted peanuts pairs well with the creamy, zesty peanut vinaigrette.
Photo Credit: yourguardianchef.comGreen Beans Marinated in Garlic and Parsley
Green beans are so versatile and healthy, they make a great addition to any meal. This is a simple recipe, you can serve with pulled pork, it is delicate, crunchy the perfect match to seafood.
Photo Credit: thecookinchicks.comUltimate Potato Salad
Ultimate Potato Salad– a classic potato salad that includes hard boiled eggs, crunchy celery, onion, and more tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing!
Perfect for any BBQ, potluck, picnic, or summer outing!
Photo Credit: thefamilyfoodkitchen.comMicrowaved Green Beans with Lemon & Almonds
These Microwaved Green Beans are the perfect simple weeknight side dish. Flavored with fresh lemon zest and almonds, they are ready in under 10 minutes.
It's fast, economical and you lose quite little of the vegetables' nutritious value. Plus crucially for the holidays, this simple way of cooking doesn't take up valuable oven or stove space!
Photo Credit: yourguardianchef.comThe Best Creamy Potato Salad Recipe With Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. This potato salad recipe is a real crowd pleaser, combining the classic flavors of mayonnaise, red onions, and mustard.
With its rich texture and tasty taste, it's a must-have on the holiday table. Using a simple recipe, it's simple to make and always a hit, making it a tasty way to impress your guests.
Photo Credit: www.thecountrychiccottage.netCole Slaw with Nuts Recipe
Are you ready for a great spin on your traditional coleslaw? This coleslaw with nuts recipe will put some crunch in your vegetables.
Add this vinegar based recipe to your next picnic or party. This recipe is super simple yet satisfying. Grab a cabbage at the store or out of your garden today
Photo Credit: www.masalaherb.comBavarian Potato Salad Recipe
A Bavarian Potato salad is a warm potato salad made with vinegar and oil dressing. Fresh dill or chives add a bright touch, and the optional sprinkle of nutmeg offers a surprising depth of flavor.
This German classic is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or alongside sausages and grilled meats.
Photo Credit: www.masalaherb.comGerman Coleslaw Recipe (Krautsalat)
German Coleslaw is an simple to prepare low carb vegan salad side dish. The slaw is aromatic and seasoned nicely to bring out the fresh crisp slaw flavors.
Flavorful German Coleslaw Recipe side dish with vinegar, caraway seeds and oil. Simple to prepare, it enriches most main course meals with its light and wholesome flavors.
Photo Credit: www.anediblemosaic.comCreamy Coleslaw Salad Recipe with Cherries, Blue Cheese & Walnuts
This creamy coleslaw salad recipe with tart cherries, blue cheese, and toasted walnuts is as simple to make as regular slaw, but is packed with a ton of flavor.
A creamy dressing binds it all together, making it the perfect topping for burgers, alongside grilled chicken, or enjoyed on its own.
🍷 🥂 Wine pairings
When serving pulled pork sandwiches, you'll want to pair the meal with a medium-bodied to full-bodied, fruit forward red wine.
We like to serve pulled pork sandwiches and their side dishes with either a Gamay, a Syrah, or a Tempranillo.
More side dish recipes
- Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken (Yan Su Ji)
- Game Day Appetizers
- Pressure-cooker Corn on the Cob
- Filipino Fruit Salad
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