Perfect Side Dishes to Serve with Pulled Pork
When I think of barbecue, Pulled Pork is at the top of my list. It’s practically a staple in the South. If you’re ever invited to a Southerner’s home for a get-together, you’re likely to encounter a slow cooker stuffed full of this shredded goodness! Pulled pork is simply a slow cooked pork roast that has spent a day basting in its own juices (remember, put the fat side up!) It becomes so tender that the meat literally falls apart. If it sounds really simple, that’s because it is! And when you make your BBQ pulled pork in a slow cooker, it’s almost child’s play. Just pop that big old roast in the cooker, set it, and forget it!
Mama’s Southern Baked Beans with Bacon
Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Canned “pork and beans,” bacon, onion, bell pepper, corn syrup
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The one side dish that I always make sure to put on the menu for any cookout or potluck is my Mama’s Southern Baked Beans with Bacon. With only 10 minutes of prep time required, these luscious baked beans with their sweet, smoky flavor just scream summer!
Copycat KFC Coleslaw
Total time: 5 minutes (plus 2 hours chill time)
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar
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This quick and easy Copycat KFC Coleslaw recipe is almost identical to the side you get at your favorite fast food chicken restaurant. It adds a big punch of flavor and crunchy texture alongside grilled steaks, pork barbecue, and, of course, fried chicken!
Southern Potato Salad
Total time: 30 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Potatoes, pimento, celery, sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise
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What’s the perfect dish to bring to any potluck? Why, this Classic Southern Potato Salad Recipe, of course! With its steamed, tender potatoes, celery, pickle relish, and a dressing made from mayonnaise and yellow mustard, this recipe goes with nearly anything and is great year round.
Classic Macaroni Salad
Total time: 35 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Elbow macaroni, bell pepper, celery, hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise
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This Classic Macaroni Salad recipe is a fast and easy family favorite. Its tart flavors and creamy, crunchy texture make it the perfect side dish for brightening up almost any menu!
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Total time: 10 minutes (1 hour chill time)
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Cucumbers, sour cream, dill
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This light, fresh Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad is a family favorite summer side dish that’s perfect for all your cookouts and great for hot days when you want something cool and refreshing. And it only takes 10 minutes of hands-on time!
Lemon Dill Potato Salad
Total time: 22 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Potatoes, garlic, lemon, vinegar, olive oil
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You’ll love my Lemon Dill Potato Salad recipe! It’s a warm potato salad dressed with a mixture of olive oil, lemon, and dill. No mayo makes it safer for picnics!
Black Eyed Pea Salad
Total time: 15 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Canned black eyed peas, onion, olive oil, vinegar
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My Southern marinated Black Eyed Pea Salad is a versatile and effortless side dish for your next picnic or potluck dinner. It takes 15 minutes to make and lasts for days in the fridge. You’ll love the earthy flavor from the peas combined with the bright, tangy marinade!
Air Fryer Onion Rings
Total time: 55 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Onions, flour, smoked paprika, panko breadcrumbs
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These crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings coated with Panko breadcrumbs are a delicious and healthier way to enjoy onion rings. They are super crunchy, easy to make, and taste great!
Refrigerator Pickled Peppers
Total time: 20 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Sweet mini peppers, shallots, white wine vinegar, red pepper flakes
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Make these Easy Refrigerator Pickled Peppers as a sweet, tart, and spicy accompaniment for any meal! They’re especially delicious with fresh summer vegetables.
Southern Deviled Eggs
Total time: 20 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Eggs, sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, mustard
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Traditional Southern Deviled Eggs are a classic for a reason! They’re simply the perfect side dish for any party, barbecue, cook-out, or holiday. This classic recipe is easy, quick, and delicious!
Real Banana Pudding
Total time: 40 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Main ingredients: Bananas, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, sugar
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The original and best Banana Pudding recipe. Layers of luscious vanilla custard, crunchy vanilla wafers, and sliced bananas topped with a golden meringue.
Lemon Meringue Pie
Total time: 40 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Main ingredients: Pie shell, lemons, eggs, sugar, butter
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Who doesn’t love Classic Lemon Meringue Pie? Its tart, smooth lemon filling is perfectly balanced with a lightly sweetened meringue topping and buttery, flaky pie crust. Plus, it’s easy to make!
Southern Iced Sweet Tea
Total time: 20 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Water, tea bags, sugar, lemon (optional)
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Southern Sweet Tea, a strong infusion of black tea that is sweetened and served over ice, is as essential to southern cuisine as fried chicken and collard greens. Depending on personal preference, it may also include a squeeze of lemon juice. And it’s never limited to warmer weather here, it appears on our tables every day of the year!