20 Sides for Pulled Pork Sandwiches That Go Way Beyond Coleslaw (2024)

Homemade Crispy Seasoned French Fries

I am the French fry hero of my family. This recipe solves the soggy homemade fry problem. My family said these were probably the best fries they have ever had.” —Bart

Easy Coleslaw Dressing

"A creamy coleslaw dressing that can be made with ingredients you already have! You can pour it immediately over a 14-ounce package of coleslaw mix or refrigerate until needed." —GarlicQueen

Baked Beans

"Elevate the flavor of ordinary pork 'n beans by adding bacon, brown sugar, and a few basic condiments. The measurements given are just estimates, so adjust them as desired." —Jackie

Basic Corn Muffins

"Terrific. Who needs a mix when you can make it from scratch so easily?" —Dianne

Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

"This potato salad recipe is for the traditional creamy type of potato salad, with eggs, celery, and relish. It's perfect for making ahead to let the flavors develop." —jewellkay

Simple Macaroni and Cheese

"For a simple macaroni and cheese recipe as the title suggests, this recipe was fabulous! I'm throwing out my box macaroni!" —KarliF

Awesome Pasta Salad

"This pasta salad with pepperoni, tomatoes, and provolone cheese is the best I've ever eaten and people request it frequently. It's a very easy, light-tasting side dish for a picnic or dinner." —Irlandes

Classic Caesar Salad

"Easy to make and tastes divine." —Kate

Fried Okra

"Fresh okra pods are sliced and coated in seasoned cornmeal, then fried until golden and crispy in this simple Southern classic!" —Linda Martin

Vicki's Hush Puppies

“These are wonderful. My husband who doesn't normally like hush puppies can't stop eating them. So flavorful. Crispy outside and moist inside.” —CLB

Cream Corn Like No Other

"I doubled this recipe for a big crowd. It was a huge hit and absolutely delicious!!! I will definitely make it again!" —Teresa DeHart

Kickin' Collard Greens

"Being from the north, I had no idea what to even do with collard greens. I used this recipe and found out that not only are they easy to prepare, I like collard greens!" —Laura

Cucumber Salad

"This cucumber salad is refreshing and delicious! A sweet and sour dressing is poured over thinly sliced cucumbers to ensure the best flavor." —JSCHMAND

Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries

“I followed the recipe exactly and the potato wedges turned out perfect. You could even mix up the seasonings depending upon your tastes.” —Methanie Allen

Fresh Broccoli Salad

"This homemade broccoli salad uses a tasty combination of fresh broccoli, cranberries, nuts, and bacon tossed in a rich and creamy dressing. You might want to double this recipe for a party or potluck — it goes quick!" —Nora

Mom's Best Macaroni Salad

"This sweet macaroni salad is, by far, the best I've ever put into my mouth. It has a perfect blend of sweet and tart and is so pretty, thanks to numerous multi-colored veggies." —Renee Chase

Squash Casserole

"This creamy squash casserole has a crunchy cracker and Cheddar cheese topping. Perfect for a tasty side or vegetarian main dish." —ROSECART

Onion Rings

"A slightly sweet batter makes these crispy rings extra special and delicious! You may want to double or triple the recipe." —T coo

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

"These refrigerator dill pickles taste so fresh and are seasoned with just the right amount of dill and garlic. They're perfectly crisp and ready to eat in just 3 days!" —Tammy Gulgren

Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad

"This easy cucumber, onion, and tomato salad is perfect for a warm summer day." —BogeyBill

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