Wondering what to serve with country style pork ribs? This post will help you find the 45 Best Sides to Serve with Country Style Pork Ribs from green bean salad and Hawaiian macaroni salads, to potatoes and homemade biscuits. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbeque! These recipes are simple to make and will all be family favorites.
Whether you’re looking for homemade biscuits, casseroles, or roasted veggies – the table of contents below will help you navigate your way through these 45 easy side dishes. I have added in some instant pot, air fryer, and slow cooker options to save time! Your favorite ribs deserve your favorite side dishes, ribs are great in the summer months and these fresh pairings recipes add a nice touch of freshness.
Table of contents for the 45 Best Sides to Serve with Country Style Pork Ribs:
Vegetables
Simple Green Bean Almondine with Bacon
This simple green bean almondine with bacon is the perfect quick and easy side dish. Tender green beans tossed with sautéed onion, garlic, bacon, and almonds. Simple ingredients make a fresh vegetable side. This is perfect for holiday dinners, quick weeknight meals, or for in-season produce.
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This yummy roasted Brussels recipe makes a flavorful and delicious side dish. The easy roasted Brussels sprouts side, perfect for any Holiday table!
Our Favorite Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
The very best Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower recipe that pairs well with any entrée or protein. Minimal ingredients yet with big flavor, this roasted cauliflower will impress even the biggest veggie skeptics.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Kimchi Sauce
Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Creamy Kimchi Sauce and toasted sesame seeds makes a dynamite appetizer or side dish. If you’re searching for ways to get more veggies into your diet, this recipe is the place to start!
Skillet Zucchini and Mushrooms
Fresh, healthy, and absolutely delicious side dish of sautéed mushrooms and zucchini! Perfectly seasoned and pan fried to perfection, this Skillet Zucchini and Mushrooms recipe is ready in just 20 minutes! Perfect for your next cookout!
Lemon Dijon Roasted Carrots
Fresh carrots, garlic & dill are tossed in a tangy lemon dijon sauce then roasted until crispy! These lemon dijon roasted carrots are so simple yet loaded with flavor & make the BEST spring side dish! (Top them with crumbled feta cheese for even more flavor!)
Avocado Caesar Green Beans
Grab a bag of green beans, blitz up a quick avocado Caesar, toast some panko, and let’s go! This is some type of magic.
Quick Grilled Veggies w/ Balsamic Marinade
Skip the skewer and try these quick grilled veggies! Made in minutes, bathed in a tangy balsamic garlic marinade, and then grilled to ever-so-slightly-charred perfection, these vibrant grilled vegetables are completely irresistible! Making a show-stopping side dish, and requiring only 4-10 minutes to grill, they’re even better when made in advance.
Roasted Cauliflower Green Goddess Salad
There’s nothing like this Roasted Cauliflower Green Goddess Salad which comes loaded with so much bold flavor and healthy ingredients that are perfect for any season!
Kale Caesar Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Crispy Chickpeas
This Kale Caesar Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Crispy Chickpeas is not your average salad. Sweet potatoes and chickpeas tossed with olive oil, smoky chipotle, and paprika, then roasted until lightly charred, crispy, and delicious. Everything is tossed together with a creamy, lemony parmesan tahini dressing, hearty winter kale, shredded brussels sprouts, and avocado. This salad is easy to throw together, colorful, healthy, and filling. Enjoy this for dinner and save the leftovers for lunch the next day. It’s the perfect wintry salad to kick-start clean eating in 2020.
Grilled Romaine Salad
Grilled Romaine Salad is this summers go-to for an easy and delicious side. Romaine lettuce is grilled and topped with bacon, toasted hand-torn croutons, parmesan cheese and the creamiest lemon dressing. Serves 4 in about 30 minutes!
Starches
Alexia Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
These Alexia frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer could not be easier. The crispy sweet potato fries you love done in minutes without the mess! Simply toss a bag of Alexia frozen sweet potato fries directly into the basket of a preheated air fryer and air fry until golden brown and crispy. While warm, toss with flaky sea salt and serve with you favorite dipping sauces! The perfect side in no time.
Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin
This beautiful Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin is as beautiful as it is tasty. Sweet Potatoes, beets, and parsnips with cream and garlic baked to perfection. We love this side dish for special occasions like Thanksgiving.
Easy Greek Roast Potatoes With Lemon And Feta
These Greek roast potatoes have gold potatoes, garlic, herbs, and feta cheese. They are a simple, fuss-free side dish that is seriously flavorful. Serve them alongside any favorite dish for a truly scrumptious meal. Even the pickiest of eaters will beg for a repeat!
Air Fryer New York Frozen Garlic Knots Recipe
This air fryer New York frozen garlic knots recipe is the ultimate last minute side dish for any occasion! Soft, tender, garlicky rolls made in minutes in the air fryer. These are perfect for a holiday side dish or as part of your weeknight meal. They have a homemade flavor and will leave your house smelling amazing!
Creamy Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This creamy cottage cheese mashed potatoes recipe is a delicious spin on the classic. Russet potatoes get mashed with a creamy cottage cheese mixture that adds flavor and the perfect texture. I used AE Ranch Peppercorn cottage cheese, it’s loaded with flavor so it basically does all the work for you! These mashed potatoes are the perfect base to any meal and great if you are trying to incorporate extra protein.
The Best Crispy Smashed Potatoes
These crispy smashed potatoes are anything but boring. Somewhere between a baked potato and a really thick potato chip, when sprinkled with coarse salt and drizzled with the garlic-herb oil, they’re a delicious way to elevate any meal.
How to Make Fluffy Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer
Ever wondered how to make fluffy baked potatoes in the air fryer? This recipe couldn’t be easier! Russet potatoes rubbed in oil, salt, and pepper and air fryer until tender. These taste just like oven baked, restaurant-style baked potatoes. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream and some softened butter. These potatoes go great with steak, chicken, or seafood!
Homemade Buffalo Wild Wings Potato Wedges Recipe
This homemade Buffalo Wild Wings potato wedges recipe is so easy and delicious! These are truly irresistible, with a soft fluffy interior and a crispy exterior. These go great with steak, Italian beef sandwiches, cold sandwiches, or a crockpot roast. A quick and budget friendly side dish that looks elegant and will impress even the most picky eaters! Serve over whipped feta or sour cream with fresh herbs and a drizzle of crunchy chili oil for even more flavor! These potatoes are roasted in the oven at a high temperature, there is no deep frying required.
One-Pot 6 Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe
This one pot 6 cheese mac and cheese recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a quick side dish! Loaded with 6 cheeses and tons of flavor. This one pot recipe makes clean up a breeze. Even better, the mac sauce is made while the noodles cook. The starch from the pasta creates a thick, rich sauce. Customize the different types of cheese and seasonings based on your preference.
Easy Potato Au Gratin
This easy potato au gratin is such a quick side dish. Tender sliced potatoes in a creamy parmesan sauce baked until bubbly and golden brown! Simply slice the potatoes thinly, toss in the cream sauce and layer evenly in a baking dish. Top with cheese and broil until golden brown. This one pan side dish would be a great idea for the holiday table or special occasions! A perfect recipe for thanksgiving day, Christmas dinner, or an addition to weeknight family dinner. Not to mention budget friendly and delicious!
Easy One-Pan Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
These easy scalloped sweet potatoes are such a quick and easy side dish. Tender sweet potatoes in a creamy herb sauce topped with parmesan cheese! Simply slice the sweet potatoes thinly, layer in a baking dish, cover with the creamy herb sauce and bake until tender. Top with cheese and broil until golden brown. This one pan side dish would be a great idea for the holiday table or special occasions! A perfect recipe for thanksgiving day, Christmas dinner, or an addition to weeknight family dinner. Not to mention budget friendly and delicious!
One-Pan Butternut Squash Risotto
This one-pan butternut squash risotto is the perfect weeknight meal. Arborio rice, tender butternut squash, parmesan and fresh sage. This dish comes together in about an hour and is even better the next day. This risotto is great alone, but it also goes well with chicken or fish. Serve as a main course or as part of a holiday spread. Using white wine in this dish gives nice flavor and the addition of heavy cream creates a creamy risotto.
Cheesy Potato Casserole with Buttery Ritz Crackers
Cheesy Potato Casserole with Buttery Ritz Crackers…the only side dish recipe you really need. Think classic cheesy potato casserole that we all know and love, but made without the canned soup and topped with addicting Ritz cracker “crumbs”. These potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned. The Ritz cracker topping is a touch buttery, perfectly garlicky, herby, and a little salty too. When baked together the potatoes and topping create the perfect balance and make for the BEST cheesy potato casserole. Make these ahead of time for an easy holiday side that everyone will love.
Creamy Mac and Cheese
This Creamy Mac and Cheese takes just minutes to prepare on the stovetop, contains two types of cheese, and is creamy, hearty, and delicious!
One Pan Broccoli Cheese Wild Rice Casserole
Keeping things healthy and cozy today with this one pan Broccoli Cheese Wild Rice Casserole. Roasted broccoli, fresh herbs, hearty wild rice, and plenty of melty cheese, all together in one casserole. This is equally great as a healthy vegetarian main course or as a side dish for your next holiday roast. Either way you serve it up, cheesy broccoli with rice is always a good combo!
Homemade Mac and Cheese
The best Homemade Mac and Cheese of your life. Outrageously cheesy, ultra creamy, and topped with a crunchy Panko-Parmesan topping, this mac and cheese recipe is most definitely a keeper. I used three different cheese and a homemade cheese sauce to take this macaroni and cheese recipe over the top.
Honey Garlic Parmesan Biscuits
The very best homemade Honey Garlic Parmesan Biscuits! These easy homemade biscuits are extra special. They’re made with milk, cornmeal, parmesan cheese, and salted butter. They’re served warm with browned honey butter spooned over each roll and fresh thyme on top. These biscuits are super easy to make and so delicious! Great to serve at BBQs and picnics or simply as a yummy side dish!
Creamed Spinach and Wild Rice Casserole
Creamed Spinach and Wild Rice Casserole. A mix between your classic green bean casserole, a spinach soufflé, and a bowl of French onion soup. It’s not your traditional side, but it’s so delicious. Caramelized yellow onions with baby spinach (or use kale) in a cream sauce with fresh thyme and sage. Wild rice is then mixed in and the casserole is topped with Gruyère cheese.
Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Vinaigrette. Cauliflower and chickpeas, roasted with olive oil, smoky chipotle, paprika, and garlic until lightly charred, crisp, and delicious. All tossed together with a simple honey mustard vinaigrette, springtime salad greens, cucumbers, fresh herbs, feta cheese, and avocado for a salad that’s plentiful, healthy, and filling. Enjoy this salad for dinner and save the leftovers for lunch the next day. The perfect salad for all the summer days ahead.
Pesto Potato Salad
We all love a classic potato salad but if you’re looking to switch it up this pesto potato salad is for you! All the flavors of pesto with the added creaminess of vegan mayonnaise. It doesn’t get better!
Salads
Shaved Brussels Sprout Candied Bacon Salad
Shaved Brussels Sprout Candied Bacon Salad – quick, festive, easy to make ahead, and so delicious. Shredded Brussels sprouts, kale, nutty Manchego cheese, warm candied bacon, buttered walnuts, and sweet pomegranates. All tossed with a delicious cinnamon apple dressing that’s sweet and tangy. Every bite of this salad is bursting with flavor. It’s the candied bacon and walnuts.
Wedge Salad with Tahini Green Goddess Dressing
The incredibly crunchy and refreshing iceberg wedge salad is served with a satisfying tahini green goddess dressing.
BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado & Mozzarella
This BLT pasta salad with avocado & mozzarella is too easy not to make at home! Pasta, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, chopped bacon, herbs, mozzarella, and avocado tossed in ranch. Perfect for ripe summer produce, this salad makes a great side or main dish. For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or steak, hard boiled eggs, chopped nuts, or croutons.
The Cheesecake Factory Copycat Chopped Salad Recipe
The Cheesecake Factory Copycat Chopped Salad Recipe is too easy not to make at home! Chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken, chopped bacon, herbs, and more tossed in a homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for ripe summer produce, this salad makes a great side or main dish. For a heartier salad, add grilled salmon or steak, hard boiled eggs, chopped nuts, or croutons.
Copycat Zoe’s Kitchen Pasta Salad Recipe
This copycat Zoe’s Kitchen pasta salad recipe is simple and flavorful! Campari tomatoes, feta, and herbs in a quick olive oil dressing. This pasta salad makes a great side dish, add grilled steak or chicken for a heartier meal. Easily make this salad ahead of time for parties or gatherings. The perfect recipe for fresh summer produce!
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill BLT Salad Recipe
This Firebirds wood fired grill BLT salad recipe is too easy not to make at home! Mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, chopped bacon, herbs, and avocado tossed in a homemade roasted garlic ranch. Perfect for ripe summer produce, this salad makes a great side or main dish. For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or steak, hard boiled eggs, chopped nuts, or croutons.
Liz’s Bistro Salad
Crunchy, light, bright, and ultra-fresh. This French-inspired bistro salad is an absolute star as a side for nearly any dinner. Tender greens, fresh herbs, pickled onions, and a delicate vinaigrette on top.
Mind-blowing Wedge Salad
Salads are a fairly magnificent way to eat, if you like delicious food, brimming with life force. I love transforming a salad into a masterpiece, like this soul-satisfying Wedge Salad. A salad can be every bit as pleasurable as the rest of the meal, and I’m excited to share my secrets for this one! It’s a fabulously colorful version that all your favorite eaters will love. It will be a game-changer in your weekly meal plan rotation too! If you haven’t already made this one, what are you waiting for? Let’s go!
Cracker Barrel Kale and Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe
This Cracker Barrel kale and Brussel sprout salad recipe is quick and hearty. Shaved Brussel sprouts, kale, pecans, and craisins topped with a homemade maple dressing. This loaded salad is the perfect base for grilled chicken or steak. Or add in other toppings like cubed avocado, orange segments, bacon, or pine nuts. This kale salad is the perfect mix of sweet and salty. Shaving the Brussel sprouts up thin makes them wonderful to eat raw, this will be your new favorite salad.
Roasted Garlic & Kale Caesar Salad
Sharing this simple kale caesar salad today that will be the perfect addition to your Christmas menus! Thinly sliced romaine & kale, crispy bacon, torn croutons, and lots of parmesan cheese…all tossed in a flavorful roasted garlic caesar dressing. It’s a spin on the traditional caesar salad that’s really beautiful and bursting with caramelized garlic flavor. There’s lots of crunch and texture, and just the right amount of nutty parmesan.
Strawberry Crunch Salad
This strawberry crunch salad is going to be the most made salad in my kitchen this year. I think. I mean, I have a lot of salads that I love, and even more coming to you this season. But if you’re a strawberry freak like I am, you will adore this bowl.
Other
Crockpot Cowboy Beans
Texas cowboy beans are similar to baked beans, made by combining cooked ground beef, cooked bacon, a variety of beans, onions, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and mustard in a large slow cooker. The beans are slow-cooked for 4 hours before serving. See below for a complete ingredient list and full instructions.
Slow Cooker BBQ Baked Beans
This simple BBQ Baked Beans summertime staple comes together with minimal effort, relying on the slow cooker to do the work. Utilizing dried beans, this side dish packs more flavor and texture than a canned alternative. A homemade barbecue sauce builds flavorful complexity, soaking into the beans to create a creamy side great for any summertime event.
Baked Beans
Simple stovetop baked beans are loaded with mouthwatering flavor thanks to crispy bacon, andouille sausage, and a medley of brown sugar, molasses, spicy mustard, and apple cider vinegar. These easy and quick Baked Beans with smoked sausage are a guaranteed hit!
Didn’t find what you were looking for here with the 45 Best Sides to Serve with Country Style Pork Ribs? Other sides like collard greens, sweet corn on the cob, fruit salad, broccoli salad, watermelon salad, or cucumber tomato salad are all great options! These sides are the perfect blend of savory flavors and fresh textures. A mix of simple sides and classic side dishes make menu planning a breeze whether it’s for backyard parties or a birthday get together. I also like to serve my bbq ribs with an assortment of different bbq sauce and dressings.
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