41 Side Dishes for Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Side dishes for pulled pork sandwiches can leave you wondering what to make that’s easy and tastes good. But I’ve got you covered.

Whether you slow cook your pulled pork indoors, or have perfected the perfect smoker version, this tender classic is tempting to snack on while you put the rest of the meal together.

I love slow cooking my pork in the oven then mixing in barbecue sauce before piling up these sandwiches.

It also freezes great so I can have dinner done in minutes on busy nights.

Cold Vegetable Side Dishes

True to my commitment I’ve tried to gather the best cold vegetable side dishes for pulled pork sandwiches that are free from too many processed ingredients. No canned soups, Velveeta, packaged seasoning mixes, etc.

Feel free to go further with homemade mayonnaise and recipes that call for sugar can always have some swaps; even half as much sugar and some honey would be a healthy change.

Dig in to these bright, crunchy, healthy chilled sides.

Southern Cole Slaw

Southern cole slaw is sweet,tangy and perfect for your summer cookouts.

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Tangy Broccoli Salad

Fresh broccoli and an almost cole slaw style dressing make this tangy broccoli salad a fun addition to your next potluck or dinner. Sweet, tangy and fresh! 

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Purple Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

This Purple Cabbage and Carrot Slaw is your new favorite side! It’s creamy, crunchy, a little sweet and slightly spicy, and absolutely delicious. Make it as a healthy dish for your next backyard bbq or cookout!

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Delicious Corn Salad With Bacon

Corn Salad with Bacon only takes a few ingredients, and the homemade lime vinaigrette adds a punch of flavor. Vibrant and fresh tasting!

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The Best Creamy Jalapeño BBQ Coleslaw

In this recipe for Creamy Jalapeño BBQ Coleslaw, your typical BBQ Coleslaw gets a makeover with the addition of jalapeño for just a bit of heat for your tastebuds!

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Citrus Salad with Asparagus

While not all salads are healthy, this Citrus Salad with Asparagus is both nutritionally dense, and very filling!

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Grilled Corn Salad with Feta Dressing

This Grilled Corn Salad is made with fresh tomatoes and avocado. It's tossed in a tangy feta cheese dressing and makes a great side dish!

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Easy Tomato Salad Recipe with Homemade Vinaigrette

This easy Tomato Salad Recipe is made with vine-ripened summer tomatoes and drizzled with my favorite homemade vinaigrette. Ready in less than 10 minutes, enjoy this healthy, delicious, and summer side dish with all your favorite main-course recipes!

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Asian Avocado Peanut Coleslaw

For an easy peanutty coleslaw recipe, this Asian avocado peanut coleslaw is the best. It’s a tasty but healthy gluten-free and vegan chopped coleslaw.

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Hot vegetable side dishes

Pulled pork sandwiches go perfectly with some classic Southern flare. From fried okra with a gluten free option to baked beans and roasted corn, pick out your favorite hot items.

Best Canned Green Beans

Just because your beans come canned and from a grocery store doesn’t mean they can’t have that classic slow-cooked flavor you crave. Easy steps and no-fuss. 

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Southern Fried Okra

Fried okra is a southern classic and something you either love or hate. Lightly breaded and seasoned, you'll love this simple side dish.

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Dressed Up Canned Baked Beans

Canned baked beans get a flavor boost and taste a little more like homemade with these simple ingredients. Is it still cheating even if it tastes good? Never! 

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Best Roasted Asparagus

Looking for a quick and easy recipe for the best roasted asparagus? Great beginner oven baked asparagus recipe with additional ideas and variations.

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Easy Apple Sauerkraut Side Dish

Apples and sauerkraut combine for a tangy, healthy side dish that warms the body and soul.

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Sautéed Broccoli With Garlic

Tender, rich broccoli swirled in a luscious blend of oil and garlic is the perfect complement to pulled pork sandwiches.

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Greek Fried Zucchini

Greek fried zucchini makes a great snack or side dish for your next meal. These crunchy chips are made with thin sliced zucchini dipped in batter and fried until crispy.

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Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

This delicious recipe for fresh Roasted Parmesan Green Beans makes a perfect appetizer or side dish at any Easter or Thanksgiving gathering. It’s also simple enough to have anytime, not just on a special occasion!

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Instant Pot Baked Beans

These baked beans are smokey and sweet and, using the pressure cooking magic of the Instant Pot, they're an easy side dish for your summer backyard barbecues that blow away canned beans.

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Milk Corn on the Cob

Milk Corn on the Cob is an easy BBQ side dish you can make quickly with your Instant Dutch Oven.

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Potato Side Dishes

There’s never a wrong time for a potato. That’s a fact and these recipes celebrate their versatility while going far beyond a bag of Lay’s. Fry them, bake them, roast and smash. They’re perfect–pass the ketchup.

Homemade Baked French Fries

Homemade baked fries are easy to make with a fluffy center and crispy exterior.

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Southern Potato Salad

Southern potato salad is a balance of sweet, tangy, crunchy and salty. Learn to make the version everyone will eat by the serving spoon full. 

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Air fryer sweet potato cubes are the perfect quick (less than 15 minutes!) and healthy snack or side dish! Plus, making air fried sweet potato cubes couldn’t be easier. Select from a number of delicious spice recommendations and season to your tastes.

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Crispy Spicy Fries

Homemade fries without frying! These Crispy Fries can be spiced up to your level. Perfect side dish for burgers, sandwiches and more.

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Baked Sweet and Smoky Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Crispy outside and tender inside, this baked Sweet and Smoky Sweet Potato Fries recipe is a flavorful, delicious, and healthy side dish for just about anything.

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Crispy Cottage Fries

These crispy cottage fries are the perfect side dish for your pulled pork sandwich! All you need are a few potatoes and spices to whip up this tasty side dish!

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Classic Potato Salad with Egg

With traditional ingredients and a homemade creamy dressing, this Potato Salad with Egg is truly a tried and true recipe.

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Savory Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delicious side dish and a nice change from the usual sweet potato dishes.

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Easy and Delicious Greek Smashed Potatoes

These smashed potatoes are such a tasty side dish for meat dishes! They're crispy on the outside, creamy in the middle, topped with cheese and packed with flavour!

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Simple Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples

These simple Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples are the perfect fall side dish. You only need 4 ingredients to make this healthy and naturally sweet recipe.

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Pasta Side Dishes

Pasta salads are the perfect addition to offset the tangy barbecue sauce on your pulled pork sandwiches. Either a hot baked mac and cheese or a cold rotini version tossed in vinaigrette will be just right.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

A traditional mac and cheese. Bake it with your favorite cheeses, veggies or meats for a one-dish wonder.

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Rotini Pasta Salad

I thought good pasta salad came from a box for years. But now I know differently and you will too! Make this version with your favorite vegetables and spices. You can’t mess it up!

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Vermicelli Pasta Salad

A bright, tangy pasta salad that pleases every crowd who eats it. The ingredients sound odd, but work together perfectly. 

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Summer Garden Pasta Salad

Summer Garden Pasta Salad has tender bow-tie pasta, summer vegetables with a lemon buttermilk dressing. Perfect for picnics and barbecues.

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Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

This summer vegetable pasta salad is tossed in a homemade vinaigrette dressing and filled with fresh summer produce. It's the perfect side dish for your next picnic or barbecue.

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The Ultimate BLT Pasta Salad

Perfect for picnics, potlucks and BBQs, this BLT pasta salad has the bacon and tomatoes you’d expect plus spinach more goodies to take it to the next level!

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Amish Macaroni Salad (Better Than Walmart)

No BBQ is complete without this sweet and creamy Amish Macaroni Salad! This recipe is better than Walmart’s Amish Macaroni Salad with a tangy dressing made of mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and smoked paprika.

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Southwest Couscous Salad

This flavorful Southwest Couscous Salad is loaded with black beans, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers and tossed with a simple and tasty cilantro lime vinaigrette.

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Gluten Free Pasta Salad

This Greek Pasta Salad will easily become your favorite summer salad. It's full of summer's seasonal bounty, healthy and gluten-free. Bring it to your next barbecue and watch it disappear.

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Napa Cabbage Ramen Slaw

Ramen Slaw is a great make-ahead recipe to enjoy hours or days later. This slaw has a delicate taste but a firm, crunchy texture.

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Chicken Macaroni Salad (Easy and Delicious)

This chicken macaroni salad is a delicious cross between a creamy pasta salad and a chicken salad.

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Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad Recipe with Feta and Pine Nuts

This Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad recipe is nutrient-dense, easy to make, and full of flavor with sundried tomato vinaigrette, feta, pine nuts, and fresh basil. It pairs well as a side dish with just about anything you can grill up, and it’s satisfying enough to stand alone as a main dish.

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