Looking for what to eat with pulled pork besides coleslaw? Whether you are searching for dishes for pulled pork sandwiches or a main meal, you will find sides, salads and vegetables, along with many BBQ pork leftover ideas all right here!

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Pulled pork or pulled chicken makes the ideal entertaining dish year round. It’s affordable, makes a large quantity, and freezer-friendly. The combination of sweet and savory BBQ flavor makes it the perfect side dish to serve with mac and cheese, cornbread, or a combination of smokey barbecue meats.

Find infinite possibilities and pairings for what to eat with pulled pork all in this complete resource. Whether you are looking for parties, potlucks, or family meals, there are plenty of easy sides to choose from!

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pulled pork side dishes

Whether you serving a pulled pork sandwich or as a BBQ pork as a main dish, there are many options besides the standard coleslaw. To keep the entire meal effortless, pair with a couple of these delicious side dish suggestions below.

  • Coleslaw
  • Steamed corn
  • Baked beans
  • Corn on the cob
  • Potato salad
  • Biscuits
  • Mac and cheese
  • Pasta salad
  • French fries
  • Garlic toast
  • Applesauce
  • Macaroni salad
  • Onion rings
  • Green beans
  • Roasted potatoes
  • Cornbread
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Grilled veggies
  • Fruit salad
  • Potato chips
  • Collard greens
  • Rice
a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on top

What else to have with pulled pork

Coleslaw is a standard accompaniment because the cabbage adds a bit of crunch to the tender pork. Of course, don’t forget the barbecue sauce! Choose from sweet & tangy, mustard, spicy, or vinegar based sauces.

If you are still looking for what goes with pork, below are some of my favorite sides to serve with it!

Bread – Hawaiian buns for pulled pork sliders, biscuits with honey butter or gluten-free biscuits, cornbread or gluten-free corn muffins, garlic bread, or Texas toast

Vegetables – Roasted or steamed veggies, grilled zucchini, corn fritters, collard greens, coleslaw, bacon green beans, gluten-free corn casserole, or pickled red onions

Potatoes – Sweet potato fries, grilled potatoes, roasted potatoes, Instant Pot baked potatoes, potato skins, or twice baked potatoes

Fruit – Watermelon, fruit salad, Jello salad, fruit kabobs, Frozen Fruit Salad, grilled pineapple, or grape salad

Salads – Chickpea Avocado Salad, cucumber salad, mixed greens, overnight salad, three bean salad, or feta strawberry salad

ways to use up leftover pulled pork

Now that you know what to have with pulled pork, chances are there’s going to be leftovers! Leftover pork is very freezer-friendly (see storing and freezing tips below), but there are plenty of ways to repurpose it into other meals!

  1. Pork Tacos
  2. Pork Nachos
  3. Quesadillas
  4. Pizza
  5. Pork chili
  6. Lettuce wraps
  7. Cuban sandwiches
  8. Use on a salad and top with BBQ ranch
  9. Top on grit cakes with cheddar cheese melted on top
  10. Enchiladas
  11. Smothered fries

storing, freezing, and reheating tips

Because pork holds and freezes so well, it makes the perfect make-ahead party food. No flavor or texture is compromised once it is thawed!

Once it has cooled completely, store in an airtight container up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Typically I store the barbecue sauce separately and combine when ready to serve.

To freeze, do the same as above, but add any extra juices or rendered fat to the pork so it doesn’t dry out. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Pork is best reheated in a 250ºF oven, covered securely with a lid or aluminum foil, until it reaches and internal temp or 165ºF. If there are not a lot of leftover juices to keep the pork moist when as it reheats, add a bit of water, broth, beer, or apple juice.

how much pork to make per person

Typically one pound of raw pork results in about half a pound of pulled pork. For regular size buns, estimate about 1/2 cup per sandwich. If you’d rather serve smaller slider buns, estimate 1/4 cup per sandwich.

more side dishes to serve with BBQ pulled pork

1. Creamiest Velveeta Mac and Cheese (Best Results)

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Super creamy homemade Velveeta Mac and Cheese is our family favorite recipe. Easy, from scratch, baked mac and cheese is comfort food at its best! Pressure Cooker, gluten free, or stovetop directions included in recipe notes.
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2. Crispiest Gluten-Free Zucchini Fries (Baked or Air Fryer)

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Enjoy ultra crispy gluten-free zucchini fries with this easy oven-baked or air fryer recipe. Tender, fresh zucchini sticks are coated with a golden Parmesan, almond flour breading so not only are they savory and delicious, but made without bread crumbs and are grain-free. This family-friendly recipe includes an easy shake and bake prep method for even faster breading!
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3. Seriously, THE BEST Fluffy Gluten-Free Biscuits

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Ready in less than 1-hour, these homemade gluten-free drop biscuits are baked with all-purpose gluten-free flour. Rather than buttermilk, this recipe uses plain yogurt for terrific texture! For best results, once the biscuit dough is ready, cover it in a bowl, and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.T he biscuits will emerge from the oven soft, tender and oh so fluffy!
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4. Cheese Grits Casserole

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Easy Cheese Grits Casserole recipe is the perfect comfort side dish for breakfast, brunch, or even a weeknight dinner. Cheesy baked grits can be made ahead as overnight grits casserole for easy entertaining! 
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5. Simple Weeknight Grilled Potatoes (Foil Packet)

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Easy Grilled Potatoes in foil packets take five minutes to prepare, only a few simple ingredients, and makes perfectly crispy and seasoned red potatoes.
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6. Creamy, Fluffy Gluten-Free Corn Casserole (Extra Easy)

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Never miss out on your favorite holiday dish again! Gluten-free corn casserole makes a creamy, comforting cornbread pudding casserole with an easy 5-minute prep and no Jiffy mix necessary!
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7. Amish Potato Salad (Gluten Free)

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Enjoy the best, homemade Amish potato salad recipe, made famous by Walmart! This gluten free potato salad has a classic, old fashioned taste dotted with pimentos, sweet pickles, and hard boiled eggs.
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8. Crispy Gluten-Free French Fried Onions (Easy Prep)

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Gluten-free french fried onions are an even better tasting homemade recipe with a crispy, easy coating made in minutes. Now you never have to live without the French's Onions topping on from-scratch gluten-free green bean casserole again!
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9. Uber Fluffy, Moist Gluten-Free Cornbread (Like Jiffy!)

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If you loved Jiffy mix cornbread, than this copycat gluten-free cornbread has an identical lightly sweet taste and fluffy, tender, cake-like texture. This easy homemade recipe requires a few simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes to enjoy a cornbread so good no one will realize it's gluten-free recipe!
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10. Pineapple Pretzel Salad

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Pineapple Pretzel Salad makes a delightful cool and creamy dish perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, and BBQs. This easy, sweet and salty recipe has a layer or buttery crushed pretzels, sweet cream cheese filling, and refreshing crushed pineapple topping.
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