What to Serve with Pork Belly (30+ Easy Sides)

Wondering what to serve with pork belly? The possibilities are endless. From potatoes, to salads, veggies & more! Here’s our favorite easy sides for pork belly.

Tender Pork Belly + Amazing Side Dish = PERFECTION!

Pork belly is a go-to cut for those craving a savory, juicy and succulent dish. Whether you’re making smoked pork belly, air fryer pork belly, or any of our favorite pork belly recipes, just add a flavorful, yet simple side dish, you’ve got a winner of a dinner.

From classics such as mac & cheese and potato salad to healthier options such as vinegar coleslaw (my personal favorite) and zucchini fries, there are so many options delicious side dishes for pork belly.

So, let’s dig in!

PS – Don’t forget about these 10+ sauces for pork belly too!

Pork Belly Side Dishes

Red Cabbage Coleslaw (No Mayo)

Red Cabbage Slaw is a super simple side dish recipe made without mayo. It’s tangy, delicious and crunchy. 

Red Cabbage Coleslaw

German Potato Salad

This delicious warm German Potato Salad combines tender potatoes with a warm bacon-mustard vinaigrette dressing. It’s tangy, creamy and the perfect side dish for the summer grilling season. 

German Potato Salad

1 Hour Pickles

These ​​Quick Pickled Cucumbers are ready to eat in 1 hour! There’s no canning required and they stay crisp for months.

​​Quick Pickled Cucumbers

Zucchini Pasta Salad

This Zucchini Pasta Salad recipe may be the best I've tried to date! Packed with sauteed zucchini, loads of parmesan cheese, fresh dill and crunchy walnuts.

Zucchini Pasta Salad

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Learn how to make the BEST Instant Pot Corn on the Cob. This pressure cooker corn on the cob recipe uses a simple, secret ingredient to guarantee that your corn is sweet, tender and delicious! 

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Instant Pot Pinto Beans

Instant Pot pinto beans are easy to make and taste so much better than the canned version! Perfect for meal prep or as a side dish to your favorite tacos, salads, or protein bowls, these beans can be ready in under an hour with no soaking required.

Instant Pot Pinto Beans

Mexican Street Corn Salad

This Couscous Corn Salad puts a salad twist on Mexican Street Corn. Smoky grilled corn, a creamy cumin-lime dressing, and pearl couscous combine to create this delicious salad.

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Blistered Shishito Peppers

These Blistered Shishito Peppers are the perfect finger food. They’re so easy to make too. Lightly seasoned and slightly smoky, you’ll find that most are mild… one out of every ten might surprise you. 

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

This is the BEST Instant Pot Mac and Cheese! Made extra creamy with evaporated milk, plus delicious cheddar & parmesan cheese. It can be made in just 4 minutes with your electric pressure cooker.

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Lemon Tarragon Aioli are perfect for snacking. Strips of zucchini, coated in panko cook up perfectly crispy in the air fryer. Dip them in an easy-to-prepare creamy aioli flavored with tarragon and lemon. 

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Mexican Street Corn Potato Salad

Creamy potato salad meets smoky street corn in this easy Street Corn Potato Salad. It’s the ultimate Mexican-inspired side dish for summer picnics, backyard BBQs, and everyday dinners. Serve it with grilled meats, tacos, and more.

Mexican Street Corn Potato Salad

Quick Pickled Red Onions

Quick Pickled Onions are so easy to make at home. With just 5-minutes you can have your red onions pickling. Let them cool to room temperature before using and then you can store them in the fridge for up to two weeks! 

Quick Pickled Red Onions

Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts

This Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts is crunchy, sweet & tangy. It's a refreshing salad that can be made ahead of time and is perfect for the warm summer months.

Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts

Cauliflower Potato Salad

This Cauliflower Potato Salad is just like potato salad, but without the potatoes! Steamed cauliflower and crisp veggies are tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing, leaving you with a low-carb and keto-friendly side dish for cookouts, potlucks, or any quick dinner.

Cauliflower Potato Salad

Hawaiian Coleslaw

Hawaiian Coleslaw with pineapple, cabbage, carrots, sesame seeds and a ginger-soy lime vinaigrette brings a tropical taste to traditional slaw.

Hawaiian Coleslaw

Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Salad

This Tomato Cucumber Salad features fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed in a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette, every bite is bursting with refreshing Mediterranean flavors!

Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Salad

Arugula Salad

This Arugula Salad recipe with red wine vinaigrette is my go-to green salad. The arugula has a peppery bite to it which pairs wonderfully with the acid in the vinaigrette. It’s the perfect salad for pairing with rich dishes.

Arugula Salad

Sous Vide Asparagus

How to cook perfect asparagus sous vide. Bright green, perfectly cooked spears. With three options for flavoring – garlic, parmesan or lemon.

Sous Vide Asparagus

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Mustard and Parmesan is tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Peach Caprese Salad

This fresh and tangy Peach Caprese Salad features sweet peaches, creamy burrata cheese, and juicy tomatoes. A perfect blend of summery flavors, this simple yet delicious salad is the ideal late summer side dish!

Peach Caprese Salad

Crispy Rice Salad

This easy Crispy Rice Salad is the best way to turn day-old rice into an exciting meal! Fresh vegetables, crispy baked rice, and nuts are tossed in a punchy tahini dressing to leave you with a refreshing and satisfying lunch, dinner, or side dish.

Crispy Rice Salad

Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons

This Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons is the perfect side dish. Sweet tomatoes combine with a tangy vinaigrette and delicious roasted lemons. 

Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons

Fried Green Beans with Dipping Sauce

Crispy Fried Green Beans are baked in the oven for a healthy, delicious treat. Served up with three dipping sauces – green goddess, honey mustard & creamy sriracha. A secret ingredient makes them extra delicious! Air Fryer directions included. 

Fried Green Beans with Dipping Sauce

Buffalo Potatoes

Crispy Smashed Buffalo Potatoes are crazy good! Crispy smashed potatoes are topped with vinegary, spicy buffalo sauce and creamy blue cheese dressing.

Buffalo Potatoes

Fennel and Chickpea Salad

This Fennel and Chickpea Salad is tossed in a light citrus vinaigrette & topped with parmesan. It’s the perfect make-ahead salad for potlucks or lunches.

Fennel and Chickpea Salad

Avocado Chickpea Salad

This Chickpeas and Avocado Salad has all the traditional elements of a great guacamole and makes a healthy, protein and fiber-filled dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Plus, it comes together easily in just 10 minutes!

Avocado Chickpea Salad

Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad

This Kale Caesar Salad is topped with crispy homemade croutons and parmesan cheese. Massaging the creamy garlic dressing into the kale makes it extra tender and delicious.

Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad

Stovetop Glazed Carrots

These are the BEST Glazed Stovetop Carrots – Lightly sweetened, delicately seasoned, and perfectly glazed. These carrots make an amazing side dish that both kids and adults can't get enough of!

Glazed Stovetop Carrots

Shaved Fennel Salad

This Fennel Celery Salad comes together quickly and has such a delicious light lemon-parmesan vinaigrette and wonderful crunch. It's the perfect side salad for rich and hearty dishes like pasta or braised short ribs.  

Shaved Fennel Salad

Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh Salad

This Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh Salad combines pearl couscous with tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs and a light citrus dressing.

Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh Salad

Grilled Potato Salad

Say bye bye to basic potato salad. This Grilled Potato Salad combines smoky grilled potatoes with a delicious tangy mustard dressing that’s loaded with fresh herbs and salty capers. It’s delicious! 

Grilled Potato Salad

PS – Be sure to check out my recipes for air fryer pork belly and smoked pork belly!

Full Recipe

30+ BEST Sides for Pork Belly

Wondering what to serve with pork belly? The possibilities are endless. From potatoes, to salads, veggies & more! Try this Red Cabbage Slaw. It's a super simple side dish recipe made without mayo. It’s tangy, delicious and crunchy. 

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Serves 12 people

Created by Platings and Pairings

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 0 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ ½ head red cabbage (shredded)
• ▢ ½ head green cabbage (shredded)
• ▢ 1 carrot (grated)
• ▢ ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon honey
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

• Add cabbage and carrot to a large bowl.
• Whisk together apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil and salt. Pour over cabbage mixture.
• Toss well to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

In place of the cabbage and carrot, you can use a 16-ounce package of shredded cabbage mix. 

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1276IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

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