Searching for the Best Sides for Pulled Pork Sandwiches? Check out our favorite pulled pork sides, including crunchy healthy coleslaw, flavor-packed fries, scrumptious veggies, and zesty salads.
Pulled pork sandwiches are quintessential BBQ dish and a great weeknight dinner. While we love the flavor of pulled pork sandwiches, we prefer our Pulled Chicken Sandwiches recipe for a slightly healthier alternative.
We love our pulled chicken sandwiches with a side of Greek Yogurt Coleslaw and homemade potatoes like our French Fries, Baked Potatoes, or Miso Mashed potatoes. The sandwiches also pair delicious with veggies like our 10-Minute Sautéed Broccolini or Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers.
Below we've rounded up 20 sides that pair deliciously with pulled pork or chicken so you know exactly what to make for your next BBQ, game day, or weeknight dinner.
1. Healthy Greek Yogurt Coleslaw
Healthy Greek Yogurt Coleslaw
Greek Yogurt Coleslaw features crisp shredded cabbage and carrots dressed in tangy Greek yogurt dressing. This healthy coleslaw recipe is the perfect addition to pulled pork or chicken sliders or side for your next BBQ!
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2. Parmesan Truffle Fries with Truffle Aioli
Parmesan Truffle Fries with Truffle Aioli
Parmesan Truffle Fries with Truffle Aioli combine 3 of our favorite foods: cheese, truffles, and French fries! The sharp Parmigiano-Reggiano, robust truffle oil, crispy potatoes, and creamy aioli are a mouthwatering combination and the perfect pulled pork sandwich side.
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3. Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake is inspired by Mexican street corn and flavored with Japanese ingredients. Enjoy it right on the cob, cut into smaller servings, or cut off the cob and served as a salad. Regardless of how you prepare it, it will add a delicious umami crunch beside your sandwiches.
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4. Bacon Cheddar Hasselback Potatoes
Bacon Cheddar Hasselback Potatoes
Bacon Cheddar Hasselback Potatoes are a classic BBQ and sandwich side. They feature fluffy potatoes, creme fraiche, cheddar, bacon, and chives. It's simple, but all the decadent toppings meld together into one tasty dish.
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5. Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters are a quick and easy way to enjoy vegetables with your pulled pork sandwiches. Top the fritters with fresh basil, Greek yogurt, and roasted corn for extra flavor and texture!
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6. 10-Minute Sautéed Broccolini
10-Minute Sautéed Broccolini (Broccoletti)
Sautéed Broccolini is a tender and tastier version of broccoli that goes well with just about everything and takes only 10 minutes to make. Simply cook the broccolini in olive oil then toss it with garlic, red chili flakes, and lemon juice for extra flavor.
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7. Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs
Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs
Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs are buttery, savory, and pair seamlessly with pulled pork. All you need for this one-pan side are waxy potatoes, salt and pepper, herbs, and olive oil.
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8. Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Italian Pasta Salad is a refreshing vegetarian side that's loaded with Mediterranean ingredients, including sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and herbed feta cheese. It doesn't take much time to make and is perfect for a picnic, potluck, or BBQ.
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9. Animal Style Fries (In-N-Out Copycat)
Animal Style Fries
In-N-Out's famous Animal Style Fries feature crispy French fries covered with melted American cheese, caramelized onions, and In-N-Out secret sauce. Recreate this California staple the next time you want a rich side for your pulled pork sandwiches.
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10. Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta are seasoned with olive oil and maple syrup, then roasted and tossed with pancetta. The layers of Brussel sprouts catch the olive oil, maple syrup, and seasoning, making each bite flavor-packed. Roast them in the oven while you make the sandwiches!
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11. Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso is a moist and tender cheesy side packed with umami flavor. It’s a little sweet, has a hint of spicy, and goes perfectly with cozy bowl of chili, burgers, or pulled pork sandwiches.
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12. Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan is an approachable and flavor-packed side. Not only is it bright and flavorful, it only takes a few minutes of prep, and only takes 20 minutes to cook in the oven.
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13. Spicy Cajun Fries
Spicy Cajun Fries
Spicy Cajun Fries are crispy fries with a Cajun kick. It takes only a little time and effort to make these zesty gourmet fries. Dip them in truffle aioli or wasabi mayo for extra flavor!
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14. Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula
Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula
Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula is a healthy and hearty salad recipe to be that provides a nice balance with the richness of the pulled pork. This salad is adorned with fall flavors, including dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and goat cheese. It only takes 25 minutes to make and can be enjoyed as a side or appetizer.
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15. Miso Mashed Potatoes
Miso Mashed Potatoes
Miso Mashed Potatoes are our spin on classic mashed potatoes. These fluffy potatoes are flavored with homemade miso butter, garlic, and sage and go perfectly with pulled pork sandwiches.
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16. Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad
Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad
Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad is a delightfully sweet and savory salad. It features crispy prosciutto, sliced pears, shallots, walnuts, shallots, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and peppery arugula tossed in a maple balsamic vinaigrette. Enjoy it with your sandwiches for a healthy alternative.
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17. Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers
Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers
Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers are spicy, sweet, and add a nice kick to your sandwiches. The garlic adds a tasty aroma, the furikake adds an umami flavor, and the lemon brightens the dish. The best part is that these uniquely delicious peppers only take 15 minutes to make!
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18. Homemade Seasoned French Fries
Homemade Seasoned French Fries
Homemade Seasoned French Fries are crispy, fluffy, and delightfully flavorful. The fries are made with simple ingredients and minimal oil and salt. Enjoy these easy fries with your favorite seasonings and serve them with pulled pork sandwiches at your next barbeque!
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19. Roasted Honeynut Squash
Roasted Honey Nut Squash
Roasted Honeynut Squash is a healthy, gluten-free side that has a deep, caramelized flavor. Make it with just 4 ingredients in 30 minutes while your pulled pork cooks.
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20. Spicy Kani Salad
Spicy Kani Salad
Spicy Kani Salad is a rich umami flavored salad featuring imitation crab, crunchy cucumbers, crispy panko, and spicy Kewpie mayo. Enjoy this 10-minute, flavor-packed salad as an appetizer or side for your sandwiches.
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20 Best Sides Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Searching for the Best Sides for Pulled Pork Sandwiches? Check out our favorite pulled pork sides, including crunchy healthy coleslaw, flavor-packed fries, scrumptious veggies, and zesty salads.
Servings: 6
Calories: 51kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Napa cabbage shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage shredded
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- ⅔ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add Greek yogurt, water, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, pepper, salt, garlic powder, mustard, and honey. Mix until combined.⅔ cup Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon water, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey
- In a separate large bowl, place Napa cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots in a large mixing bowl and mix. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and use tongs to mix until the vegetables are coated.2 cups Napa cabbage, 2 cups red cabbage, 1 cup carrots
Notes
Top Tips
- Keep the coleslaw crunchy by separating the dressing from the cabbage and carrots until you are ready to enjoy it.
- Shred cabbage and carrots in a food processor to save time. Use a chopping blade and cut the cabbage into thin wedges before adding it to the food processor.
- Refrigerate leftover coleslaw in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. When you are ready to enjoy it, remove it from the fridge and eat it cold or let it get closer to room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4149IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 1mg
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