What To Serve With Pork Roast (17 Worthy Sides!)

Pork roast is a hearty main course that’s easy to make and can readily feed your whole family.

It’s often served on the table during Sunday dinner or special gatherings.

When you want to know what to serve with pork roast, we have your list right here!

Though the dish is delectable on its own, pairing it with side items can turn your meal into something extraordinary.

But just how do you know which sides pair well with the meat?

Today, I’m pleased to share my favorite collection of side dishes for roast pork.

From roasted cabbage steaks to Brabant potatoes, everything you’ll find from this list is worth devouring!

1. Roasted Cabbage Steaks

These uncomplicated roasted cabbage steaks can be whipped up in minutes! Cabbage, olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika are all you need to make this pork roast side dish.

You can enjoy it as it is or as a side dish alongside your favorite pork roast, pasta, and sauteed mushrooms.

Quick tip: Make sure your cabbage heads are fresh and crispy to achieve a yummy result.

2. Homemade Baked Mac And Cheese

Who can resist the creamy goodness of homemade baked mac and cheese?

Aside from roasted cabbage steaks, this filling recipe is also one of those must-try side dishes for pork roast dinner.

It has a tempting golden brown color from its topping consisting of parmesan, butter, paprika, and panko crumbs mixture.

The different cheese combinations are also behind the burst of the cheese flavor of the dish.

3. Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad

You can find a lot of side dishes for pork tenderloin out there, but nothing can beat this flavor-packed Tex-Mex quinoa salad.

It’s loaded with fresh tomatoes, red onion, corn, black beans, fresh lime, and avocados. The addition of cotija cheese provides a creamy flavor profile to the overall dish.

Can’t find cotija cheese? Fret not! Parmesan cheese should do the trick!

4. Simple, Peppery Arugula Salad

What’s good with pork tenderloin? Arugula salad!

What makes this salad special is that it’s so easy and straightforward to create. All you need is olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, arugula, and you’re good to go!

Though honey is an optional ingredient in the recipe, adding it to your dressing can provide a sweet undertone you can’t turn down.

5. Slow Cooker Corn Casserole

If you’re still confused about what to serve with pork loin, this holiday favorite is slow-cooked to creamy, dreamy perfection in a crockpot, leaving your oven and stovetop freed up.

This Slow Cooker Corn Casserole is creamy and rich with sour cream, butter, corn kernels, milk, and easy Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.

It goes great with everything, so apart from the pork roast, you can serve it as a side with your favorite chicken, steak, and burgers, too.

6. No-Mayo Carolina Coleslaw

When it comes to pork roast and summer parties, my version of Carolina coleslaw is one of the best side dishes that come to my mind.

The coleslaw is different from the classic slaw with a homestyle mayo dressing, but the recipe’s flavor is without a doubt exceptional!

It has an extra flavor punch of celery seeds that perfectly mix with cabbage, kale leaves, carrots, onions, cider vinegar, and mustard.

It’s sweet, tangy, and of course, yummy!

7. Lemon Rice

This lemon rice recipe is full of simplicity and flavor.

The dish calls for five essential ingredients: basmati rice, butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

It has a beautiful zesty aroma with a bit of a nutty flavor that’s perfect for any recipe, especially your favorite pork roast.

If you’re running out of basmati, then the cauliflower rice is a terrific sub!

8. Green Bean Almondine

If you’re looking for a simple yet flavorful side for pork roast, then you’re sure to love this green bean almondine!

The recipe features French green beans, butter, shallots, garlic, and lemon juice for a zesty flavor.

The almond slices get added to the mixture to provide a nice crunch to the overall dish.

9. Steamed Green Beans

If you love everything about green beans, this recipe is for you!

Making these steamed greens is straightforward and only requires five simple ingredients.

It’s a perfect side dish for every main dish ranging from lasagna to pork roast.

Quick tip: Make sure that you don’t overcook them.

When fork-tender, your beans should be bright green.

10. Creamy Parmesan Garlic Brussels Sprouts

If you’re wondering what goes well with pork, then this next candidate might be the answer!

The topnotch flavor of these garlic Brussel sprouts comes from the rich and thick parmesan-based sauce. Every bite is soft, tender, and full of flavor you’ll feel good about feeding your family.

Impress your family and friends by serving this recipe alongside your favorite pork roast dish!

11. Roasted Carrots

Another simple side dish for pork roast is these roasted carrots. The fresh carrots are seasoned with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and fresh thyme, resulting in a slightly tangy and sharp flavor.

Also, the options of this recipe are endless. You can experiment and incorporate different flavors from your dish by adding dried rosemary or any fresh herbs of your liking.

12. Oven-Roasted Radishes

Though radishes aren’t as popular as asparagus, this recipe is still worth-craving! Roasting radishes brings out their sweet flavor that perfectly blends with the tenderness and juiciness of pork roast.

It’s easy to put together, and you don’t need to be a champion in the kitchen to create it.

13. Pear-Cranberry Compote

This chunky compote is a deep ruby color that you can make as sweet or as tangy as you want.

It’s an excellent side for pork of all kinds: roast, chops, medallions, you name it.

The piquant flavor of cranberry and rosemary together were BORN to couple with pork.

14. Blackened Broccoli

If you’re on the hunt for a quick and delicious veggie side dish for your pork roast, then this broccoli recipe is perfect for you!

It features a smokey flavor and tempting aroma, thanks to garlic, butter, and red pepper flakes. This blackened broccoli is also a good side for Asian-inspired dishes like these turkey meatballs.

15. Sweet And Tender Glazed Carrots

Another recommended side dish for pork roast is this sweet and tender glazed carrots.

The recipe takes around ten minutes from start to finish because this recipe uses the microwave.

Plus, the ingredients are simple, and you probably have some of them in your kitchen.

All you need is carrots, brown sugar, butter, honey, and salt to taste.

If you don’t have butter on hand, feel free to replace it with coconut oil or margarine.

16. Creamy And Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

Who can say no to a bowl of light, fluffy, and perfectly seasoned mashed potatoes?

I say treat yourself to a comforting and luscious bowl of mashed potatoes any night of the week.

We love them so much, we’ve made a couple different mashed potatoes, and they all go great with pork: Garlic, Buttermilk, Sour Cream, Vegan, Cheesy, and Loaded!

Meanwhile, the addition of butter gives a creamy and buttery texture to the recipe’s overall flavor. Yum!

17. Brabant Potatoes

Perfect to serve with chicken, fish, and meat-dishes, these Brabant potatoes are packed with exciting flavors that can leave you satisfied and happy!

Making them is relatively easy.

Just boil potatoes, fry them in a skillet, toss the fried potatoes into the oven, and then drizzle them with special garlic butter!

The bottom line

The main purpose of having a side dish is to complement and balance out your meal’s main courses.

So keep in mind that when picking side dishes for pork roast, you need to look for those recipes that won’t overpower the texture and flavor of your meat.

Before concluding this discussion, I want to share my top three picks on the list: roasted carrots, lemon rice, and arugula salad.

How about you? How do you enjoy a slice of your pork roast? Tell us your favorite sides in the comments!