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What to Serve with Pulled Pork: 30 Side Dishes

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Have you ever planned a delicious entree, but weren’t sure what to pair with it? Coming up with the side dishes is always the hardest part of planning a menu! I’m going to help you out with some of my best sides to answer the question of What to Serve with Pulled Pork BBQ.

All of these classic bbq sides are here to make your dinner plans a little easier, and are guaranteed to taste delicious with my Slow Cooker Pulled Pork.

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When serving pulled pork, there are plenty of delicious options to choose from. You can always go with traditional sides like coleslaw and macaroni and cheese, or cornbread and potato salad. Baked beans are a classic option as well. And for dessert, nothing beats a southern banana pudding or chocolate meringue pie!

Be sure to choose a variety of sides that will appeal to the whole family so that everyone enjoys your pulled pork feast!

1. BBQ Beans

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BBQ Beans
Take plain baked beans to the next level with these delicious BBQ Beans full of onion, bacon, and seasonings in a tangy tomato sauce.
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2. Copycat KFC Coleslaw

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Copycat KFC Coleslaw
This Copycat KFC Coleslaw recipe is almost identical to the side from your favorite chicken restaurant. Great with barbecue, fried chicken and more!
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3. Southern Potato Salad

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Southern Potato Salad
This Classic Southern Potato Salad Recipe is great to take to a potluck. It's made with tender, steamed potatoes and a mayonnaise dressing.
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4. Easy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

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Easy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
All you'll need for this Easy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese recipe is pasta, cheese, milk, butter, and less than 20 minutes of cook time!
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5. Old Fashioned Cornbread

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Old Fashioned Cornbread
Old Fashioned Cornbread made with white cornmeal, buttermilk, and no sugar (!) is perfect with everything from fried chicken to chili.
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6. Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

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Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
These Crispy Baked Potato Wedges are coated in olive oil, Italian spices, garlic, and parmesan cheese and baked to crispy perfection!
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7. Garlic Fried Tomatoes

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Garlic Fried Tomatoes
Made with just a few common ingredients, these Mediterranean-inspired Garlic Fried Tomatoes are a delicious, luscious side dish!
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8. Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips

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Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips
Learn how to make crispy, crunchy baked Zucchini Chips in the oven. They're a perfectly seasoned light alternative to potato chips!
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9. Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad

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Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad
This Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad is a favorite summer side dish perfect for all your cookouts and takes only 10 minutes of hands-on time!
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10. Southern Fried Okra

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Southern Fried Okra
Southern Fried Okra is a summer dinner favorite! Tender fresh okra is dredged in a light coating of finely ground white cornmeal and fried to a crispy, golden brown in hot peanut oil.
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11. Thin and Crispy Lacy Cornbread

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Lacy Cornbread
Southern Fried Lacy Cornbread is thin and oh so crispy! It's made with only four ingredients and is perfect with vegetables, soups, and stews.
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12. Crispy Smashed Potatoes

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Crispy Smashed Potatoes
These easy Crispy Smashed Potatoes are crushed and brushed with olive oil and fresh herbs and cooked until the edges are crispy and golden.
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13. Lemon Dill Potato Salad

Lemon Dill Potato Salad - A warm potato salad dressed with a mixture of olive oil, lemon, and dill. No mayo makes it safer for picnics! https://www.lanascooking.com/lemon-dill-potato-salad/
Lemon Dill Potato Salad
Lemon Dill Potato Salad – a warm potato salad dressed with a mixture of olive oil, garlic, lemon, and dill. No mayo makes it safer for picnics!
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Lemon Dill Potato Salad - A warm potato salad dressed with a mixture of olive oil, lemon, and dill. No mayo makes it safer for picnics! https://www.lanascooking.com/lemon-dill-potato-salad/

14. Sausage Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

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Sausage Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
Decadent Sausage Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos are stuffed with a cheese and sausage filling, wrapped in bacon, and baked to perfection.
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15. Southern Cornbread Muffins

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Southern Cornbread Muffins
Quick and easy Southern Cornbread Muffins ready for the table in under 30 minutes. Serve plain or add a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey!
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16. Vintage Broccoli Salad

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