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Last Updated: Jul 1, 2024 by Angela Latimer · 1 Comment

What To Serve With Pork Ribs

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If you want to know what to serve with pork ribs this summer, look no further than this list of fabulous side dishes. There are a few comfort food classics as well as some vegetable sides and lighter options. Whether you prefer your ribs baked, grilled, or smoked, these are the best recipes to serve with pork ribs!

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  • The Best Sides for Pork Ribs
  • 1. Baked Potatoes
  • 2. Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon
  • 3. Southern Coleslaw
  • 4. Roasted Green Beans
  • 5. Mexican Corn Fritters
  • 6. Loaded Baked Potato Salad
  • 7. Creamed Corn Cornbread
  • 8. Polenta
  • 9. Fresh Fruit Salad
  • 10. Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
  • 11. Cucumber Vinegar Salad
  • 12. Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
  • 13. Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
  • 14. Smoked Corn on the Cob
  • 15. Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens
  • 📖 Recipe Card
  • What To Serve With Pork Ribs: 15 Best Side Dishes To Make!
  • 💬 Comments & Reviews

The Best Sides for Pork Ribs

If you are thinking of serving up some juicy pork ribs at the next get-together but aren't sure what to serve with them, you've come to the right place! Below are some of the very best side dishes to serve with pork ribs any time of year.

From fresh and fruity to downhome Southern comfort food, there are plenty of recipes to choose from. While your ribs may be the star of the show, these side dishes will be just as popular!

1. Baked Potatoes

Ribs of any sort served with a loaded baked potato is always a safe bet. You can't go wrong with this classic BBQ side dish because it is so easily customizable!

Try my fantastically flavorful smoked baked potato or check out my baked potato bar for more ideas!

Microwave Baked Potato
A microwave-baked potato you can make in a matter of minutes, complete with all of your favorite toppings. This method is so easy, producing a perfect fluffy potato every time. Plus, it only takes 7 minutes to make.
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Perfectly fluffy microwave baked potato topped with cheese, bacon, and more.

2. Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon

Baked beans with ground beef and bacon are a standard side dish at cookouts, camping trips, and backyard BBQs everywhere. Even if you are cooking inside, these beans will go perfectly with your pork ribs.

Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon
Baked beans with ground beef and bacon are a satisfying side dish for BBQ dinners and cookouts! Baked beans are made sweet with brown sugar. They are made even better with added smoky flavors from hickory-smoked bacon and liquid smoke!!
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Super easy barbecue baked beans loaded with hearty, beefy flavors and smoky richness with just a touch of delicious sweetness!!

3. Southern Coleslaw

Southern coleslaw is a quick and easy side dish you can serve with your ribs any time of year! The creamy dressing and cool, crisp veggies are particularly refreshing in the summertime.

Southern Coleslaw
Southern coleslaw is a classic quick and easy side dish with crunchy veggies that are tossed with a flavorful, creamy dressing! It's the perfect addition to sandwiches, tacos, fried fish, and so much more. This Southern coleslaw isn’t just for the summertime—it’s great for anytime you want a quick, delicious side!
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Square image of Southern coleslaw in a white bowl.

4. Roasted Green Beans

If you are looking to add some veggies to your spread, these roasted green beans couldn't be easier. Just add a little butter and lemon juice and this might be your new favorite way to make green beans.

Roasted Green Beans
Roasted green beans are an easy-to-make side dish that is super versatile and practically effortless to get on the table for family meals. Plus, they're equally wonderful alongside holiday main dishes. This recipe combines all the freshness of green veggies with lemon-garlic butter and pepper. 
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Oven roasted green beans in serving bowl.

5. Mexican Corn Fritters

You may not see Mexican corn fritters alongside a rack of ribs very often, but that's just because people haven't caught on yet. They are slightly spicy (or more if you prefer) with a subtle sweetness from the corn kernels.

Mexican Corn Fritters
These Mexican corn fritters are an easy-to-make appetizer or side dish you can serve in only 15 minutes. Fresh corn and diced jalapeno are folded into a simple batter and then pan-fried until golden. They'll be toasted and crisp outside, with a tasty, tender center everyone loves.
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Square image of Mexican corn fritters.

6. Loaded Baked Potato Salad

What is a BBQ without someone bringing a delicious bowl potato salad? Let that someone be you with this this loaded baked potato salad full of all your favorite potato toppings!

Loaded Baked Potato Salad
My loaded baked potato salad includes all of your favorite baked potato toppings mixed together, and it's so easy to make! This potato salad makes for a wonderful summer side dish to bring to potlucks and cookouts. However, you can serve it year-round, and you won't hear any complaints!
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Wide closeup on the loaded baked potato salad with green onion garnish.

7. Creamed Corn Cornbread

Cornbread is tasty but cornbread with creamed corn mixed in is downright delicious! A little honey adds just enough sweetness to keep you coming back for another piece.

Creamed Corn Cornbread
Once you try my easy creamed corn cornbread recipe you will want to make cornbread without using a cornbread mix from here on out. The canned creamed corn, butter, and a touch of honey give it plenty of sweetness while the bits of corn throughout the fluffy bread add great texture. This creamed corn cornbread is a must-try side dish this summer that is sure to be a new family favorite!
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Closeup of the creamed corn cornbread sliced into squares and served.

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8. Polenta

If you're tired of rice and potatoes, give polenta a try! This Parmesan polenta can be served as-is or you can add some delicious toppings!

Polenta (Creamy Recipe)
This polenta recipe is so versatile that you can use it as a side dish or load it with tasty toppings and serve it as the main course. It is wonderfully creamy and a great alternative side dish for rice or pasta. Perfect for serving with lamb, pork, chicken, veal, or veggies, this basic polenta with Parmesan is an easy recipe to add to your weekly rotation.
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9. Fresh Fruit Salad

If you are having a summertime get-together, a fruit salad made with fresh fruit is always a hit! It makes a simple side dish or refreshing appetizer!

Fresh Fruit Salad
My best fresh fruit salad contains grapes, nectarines, bananas, mangoes, kiwis, strawberries, oranges, and pineapple! This easy, classic fruit salad recipe features a made-from-scratch honey citrus fruit sauce that screams summertime! It's a refreshing salad that doubles as a dessert!
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Wide closeup on the fresh fruit salad garnished with fresh mint leaves.

10. Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

Some rustic garlic red skin mashed potatoes are right at home next to a few juicy pork ribs. These potatoes are so delicious, you won't even need gravy.

Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Red skin mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and cream cheese are a classic holiday side dish and a staple for great family meals! The smooth, rich potatoes still have a few lumps to enjoy all of the wonderful textures of your red potatoes. If you're feeling the need for delicious mashed potatoes, then this dish is your next obsession!
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These delightfully creamy Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes are loaded with roasted garlic and cream cheese for the ultimate silky texture with just enough lumps to let the red skin potato flavor shine!

11. Cucumber Vinegar Salad

Cucumber vinegar salad is a great light side to serve with any meaty main course like ribs. It is both tangy and sweet while being totally refreshing!

Cucumber Vinegar Salad
This delightfully refreshing cucumber vinegar salad with dill, red onion, and cherry tomatoes makes a perfect light appetizer or side for any meal. This salad is nice and crisp with the perfect combination of tangy and sweet- it doesn't get any better.
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Amazingly tasty cucumber vinegar salad with red onion, cherry tomatoes, and fresh dill.

12. Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

You are almost guaranteed to find a chilled pasta salad at any BBQ, so switch things up with this Hawaiian version! Hawaiian macaroni salad is tangy, sweet, and savory all at the same time!

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Hawaiian macaroni salad is a delectable side dish that includes chilled pasta, mayonnaise, vinegar, and pineapple juice! This popular pasta salad is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory. Bring it to your next barbecue, potluck, or picnic and it's sure to be a new favorite!
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Wide closeup image of the Hawaiian macaroni salad after being chilled.

13. Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

Of all the ways to make mac and cheese, Southern baked mac and cheese is one of the most delicious. It's extra rich and creamy because it requires at least 3 (or more) different cheeses!

Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese
This Southern baked macaroni and cheese is a wonderfully creamy and extra cheesy side dish that everyone will love. Made with a minimum of three kinds of cheese to make the best mac and cheese that is sure to be a family favorite. You'll be bringing it along to every potluck, cookout, and holiday!
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My easy to make Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese is the best creamy mac and cheese that your family is sure to love!!

14. Smoked Corn on the Cob

Smoking corn on the cob adds a depth of flavor to the corn that you can't get on the grill or in the oven. It's an easy, inexpensive side dish that packs a lot of incredible smoky flavor!

Smoked Corn On The Cob
This smoked corn on the cob is so easy to make that even a beginner will have no problem with this recipe! Toss it in your Traeger, or any other smoker, and forget about it until it's time to slather it in some seasoned butter and dig in. Smoked corn on the cob will be your new favorite way to enjoy corn!
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Wide closeup on the buttered smoked corn on the cob.

15. Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens

Black eyed peas with collard greens is Southern comfort food at its finest. It's easy to make and goes perfectly with pork because there is ham in it already!

Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens and Ham
Simple black-eyed peas and collard greens and ham is an amazing Southern comfort dinner that is sure to please everyone! It’s rich, full of flavor, and so easy to make. You’ll want to whip up this dish all the time!
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Black eyed peas with collard greens and ham ready to serve.

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What To Serve With Pork Ribs: 15 Best Side Dishes To Make!

If you want to know what to serve with pork ribs this summer, look no further than this list of fabulous side dishes. There are a few comfort food classics as well as some vegetable sides and lighter options. Whether you prefer your ribs baked, grilled, or smoked, these are the best recipes to serve with pork ribs!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 8 potatoes
Calories: 587kcal
Prep 10 minutes minutes
Cooking 45 minutes minutes
Total Time 55 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 8 medium russet potatoes (washed)
  • 1½ tablespoon olive oil
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup green onions (or chives, chopped)
  • ½ lb bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 12 oz sour cream
  • 2 large beefsteak tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar (shredded)
  • 2 cups broccoli (steamed)

Optional

  • pulled pork
  • BBQ sauce
  • grilled chicken (diced)
  • taco meat
  • cheese sauce (or queso)
  • guacamole
  • canned black beans (rinsed)
  • corn (canned, or frozen and thawed)
  • pico de gallo
  • salsa
  • cilantro (fresh, chopped)
  • chili
  • bell peppers & onions (sauteed)
  • ranch dressing
  • cooked ham (diced)
  • alfredo sauce

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C/Gas Mark 6). Use a fork to poke a few sets of holes in each washed 8 medium russet potatoes and drizzle them with 1½ tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Bake potatoes in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are soft all the way through and a fork can pierce them easily. Remove them from the oven and slice each potato down the middle.
  • Wrap potatoes in foil to keep them warm until ready to serve. Set up a buffet station with plates, silverware, napkins, serving utensils, and toppings neatly arranged in a way that is easily accessible for guests.
  • Use hot plates or a crockpot to keep hot toppings hot. Keep chilled toppings in the fridge until ready to serve. Label toppings, if desired, and let guests build their own potatoes to their liking.

Notes

  • If desired, you can set up some suggestion cards of topping combinations for anyone who isn't sure what they should put in their baked potato.
  • Offer cutlery and plates first on the buffet table, then the potatoes, then the large volume toppings (like meat), then the remaining toppings. That way guests can follow the natural order of how they would load their potato and it prevents crowding.
  • Serving the toppings from containers with lids will help with easy clean-up.
  • Nutritional values are estimated and do not include optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 587kcal (29%) | Carbohydrates: 47g (16%) | Protein: 17g (34%) | Fat: 38g (58%) | Saturated Fat: 18g (113%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg (29%) | Sodium: 411mg (18%) | Potassium: 1329mg (38%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 1712IU (34%) | Vitamin C: 47mg (57%) | Calcium: 302mg (30%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)
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Course Baked Potato Bar, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine American

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