The 30 Best Side Dishes To Serve With Barbecue Ribs

Bacon Baked Beans

What's your go-to summertime meal? Do you love a big juicy burger, grilled chicken, tender steak or sticky, saucy, glazed barbecue ribs? A big plate of ribs, some sensational sides and you've got a party on your hands! Needing some side dish inspiration? You've come to the right place. Before you finalize your Memorial Day weekend barbecue menu, you'll want to browse these 30 side dish recipes to serve with barbecue ribs.

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The Best Side Dishes To Serve With Barbecue Ribs

Each one of these side dishes would pair so well with whatever rib recipes you're grilling up, whether it's a classic potato salad, cucumber salad, impossibly crispy hush puppies, air fryer roasted potatoes, mac and cheese or rich and creamy gritsā€”just like your favorite barbecue joint serves up!

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When I think of eating barbecue ribs, an overflowing plate with other backyard barbecue favorites instantly comes to mind. If ribs are something you plan on treating yourself to this summer, be sure to pin these easy BBQ rib sides to remember for later. I know you'll find ones you are excited to serve, and even more thrilled to eat!

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<p>Krista Marshall</p><p>These saucy, smoky and sweet beans are made better by bacon. Eat with sticky ribs and transcend to BBQ heaven.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://parade.com/842731/kristamarshall/bacon-baked-beans/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Bacon Baked Beans;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Bacon Baked Beans</a></strong></p>
<p>Photo by: Mark Thomas</p><p>This Gourmet classic is a great addition to any warm-weather feast. You have to try it with your favorite baby back ribs. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://parade.com/28766/gourmet/corn-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Corn Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Corn Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>Parade</p><p>What's a BBQ feast without <a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/much-potato-salad-per-guest-145009820.html" data-ylk="slk:potato salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link  yahoo-link">potato salad</a>? Try this fast, fresh version made with <a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/70-smashed-mashed-roasted-red-202447676.html" data-ylk="slk:red-skinned potatoes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link  yahoo-link">red-skinned potatoes</a>, peas and dill. Also a welcomed dish at <a href="https://parade.com/882531/stephaniebrubaker/cookout-salads-and-sides/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:cookouts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">cookouts</a> and many holiday gatherings, the top-knotch potato salad will always fit right in.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/perfect-potato-salad-peas-dill-174824260.html" data-ylk="slk:Perfect Potato Salad with Peas and Dill;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link  yahoo-link">Perfect Potato Salad with Peas and Dill </a></strong></p>
<p>These crispy-fried bites are just work so well with tender, fall off the bone ribs.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/hush-puppies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Crispy Hush Puppies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Crispy Hush Puppies</a></strong></p>

These crispy-fried bites are just work so well with tender, fall off the bone ribs.

Get the recipe: Crispy Hush Puppies

<p>This one-pot meal is inspired by the Italian caprese salad, made of sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil leaves. Itā€™s delicious warm or cold and pairs perfectly with ribs</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://parade.com/842370/communitytable/caprese-pasta-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Caprese Pasta Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Caprese Pasta Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>Jon Asthon</p><p>Using a classic British method, these roasted potatoes exceptionally crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/m-chef-wife-says-extra-200000509.html" data-ylk="slk:Life-Changing, Extra-Crispy Roasted Potatoes Recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link  yahoo-link">Life-Changing, Extra-Crispy Roasted Potatoes Recipe</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://everydaymomsmeals.blogspot.com/2014/02/everyones-favorite-or-so-it-seems.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Copy Cat KFC Coleslaw;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Copy Cat KFC Coleslaw</a></strong></p>

Get the recipe: Copy Cat KFC Coleslaw

<p>Clare Barboza/Bonnie Matthews</p><p>Best-in-the-west beans take classic Western baked beans to the next level, with not one, but three different kinds of beans. A sweet and savory sauce with ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard and molasses rounds out this amped-up side. Try them alongside ribs.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: Best-in-the-West Beans</strong></p>
<p>The Rising Spoon</p><p>Throwing together a delicious coleslaw recipe is easy and simple and this recipe contains shredded cabbage, a creamy vinaigrette dressing. Because ribs offer plenty of opportunity to get lost in the sauce. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/1349312/pipandebby/coleslaw/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Best Coleslaw Recipe with Apple Cider Vinegar;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Best Coleslaw Recipe with Apple Cider Vinegar</a></strong></p>
<p>Solana Salado</p><p>Making potatoes in the air fryer also frees up oven space if you're making oven ribs or all the other sides you need for a killer barbecue. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/recipes/air-fryer-baby-potatoes" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Air Fryer Baby Potatoes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Air Fryer Baby Potatoes </a></strong></p>
<p>Taste of Home</p><p>These simple spuds are a step up from basic <a href="https://parade.com/841830/kristamarshall/broccoli-bacon-stuffed-potatoes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:baked potatoes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">baked potatoes</a></p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/1263516/parade/parmesan-baked-potatoes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Parmesan Baked Potatoes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Parmesan Baked Potatoes</a></strong></p>
<p>Jocelyn Ruggiero</p><p>Your favorite summer sandwich all glowed up and ready to be your new favorite summer potluck side dish. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: BLT Macaroni Salad</strong></p>

Jocelyn Ruggiero

Your favorite summer sandwich all glowed up and ready to be your new favorite summer potluck side dish.

Get the recipe: BLT Macaroni Salad

<p>Andrew Purcell for Dash; Food styling, Carrie Purcell; Prop styling, Heather Chontos</p><p>This refreshing salad offers a fresh contrast when paired with smoky fatty ribs. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/303897/dash/tangy-cucumber-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Tangy Cucumber Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Tangy Cucumber Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>Is it even possible to serve ribs without a side of grilled corn on the cob?</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://southernbite.com/amazingly-easy-grilled-corn/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Grilled Corn;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Easy Grilled Corn</a></strong></p>

Is it even possible to serve ribs without a side of grilled corn on the cob?

Get the recipe: Easy Grilled Corn

<p>Chad A Elick</p><p> So creamy and cheesy, this Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole tastes even better than the restaurant version. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/copycat-cracker-barrel-hash-brown-183438632.html" data-ylk="slk:Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link  yahoo-link">Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole</a></strong></p>
<p> Crisp <a href="https://parade.com/1352088/alexandramallon/types-of-lettuce/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:lettuce;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">lettuce</a>, <a href="https://parade.com/277902/smccook/how-to-buy-clean-and-stuff-an-artichoke/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:artichoke hearts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">artichoke hearts</a>, salty <a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/70-recipes-prove-everything-better-184014119.html" data-ylk="slk:bacon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link  yahoo-link">bacon</a> and the starā€”hearts of palmā€”make this a dish that leaves a lasting impression.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/1080179/kristamarshall/hearts-of-palm-salad-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Hearts Of Palm Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Hearts Of Palm Salad</a></strong></p>
<p>iStock</p><p>Cornbread and ribs go together like peanut butter and jelly. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/28562/parade/the-simplest-cornbread-ever/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Simplest Cornbread Ever;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Simplest Cornbread Ever</a></strong></p>
<p>Parade</p><p>It's a thousand times better than boxed mac.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/best-homemade-macaroni-cheese-everyone-145353396.html" data-ylk="slk:Best Homemade Mac and Cheese;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link  yahoo-link">Best Homemade Mac and Cheese</a></strong></p>
<p>Pam Beth</p><p>Everyone at the BBQ will love this <a href="https://parade.com/845989/andreagleeson/15-luscious-cream-cheese-dip-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:creamy dip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">creamy dip</a> that takes no time at all to prepare.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/1159672/pambeth/bacon-cheddar-ranch-dip/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Best Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Best Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip</a></strong></p>
<p>Southern Bite</p><p>You can't go wrong with a pan of fried corn but once you try this classic southern preparation of corn, you might not be able to go back.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://southernbite.com/southern-fried-corn/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Southern Fried Corn;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Southern Fried Corn</a></strong></p>
<p>Melissa Sperka</p><p>Collard greens are a beloved traditional Southern side dish. They're typically made with smoked meat, such as hamhocks, making them both flavorful and inexpensive to serve. Try this version with a Cajun twist using thick-cut <a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/70-recipes-prove-everything-better-184014119.html" data-ylk="slk:bacon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link  yahoo-link">bacon</a> to add the smoky flavor.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/291934/melissasperka/southern-comfort-food-cajun-collard-greens-with-bacon/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cajun Collard Greens with Bacon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cajun Collard Greens with Bacon</a></strong></p>
<p>Chad A Elick</p><p>Three bean varieties, <a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/150-ground-beef-recipes-dinner-133027676.html" data-ylk="slk:ground beef;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link  yahoo-link">ground beef</a>, Chorizo, and chipotle peppers give this real southwestern flavor with a little kick.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/26582/donnaelick/cowboy-chili/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:25-Minute Quick-Draw Cowboy Chili;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">25-Minute Quick-Draw Cowboy Chili</a></strong></p>
<p>Mark Boughton Photography</p><p>A <a href="https://parade.com/842736/communitytable/tex-mex-creamy-corn-soup/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:bag of frozen corn;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">bag of frozen corn</a> gets star treatment in these dunk-into-barbecue-sauce corn fritters.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/695036/jonashton/corn-fritters-with-maple-syrup/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Corn Fritters with Maple Syrup;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Corn Fritters with Maple Syrup</a></strong></p>
<p>John Kernick</p><p>Creamed corn is traditionally hearty side dish, usually calling for a cup of heavy cream. But here we lighten it up a bit by using a half cup of cream and a half cup of chicken stock, keeping the smoky, sweet and creamy taste, but keeping it light enough so you can get your proper fill of ribs. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/230828/parade/jamie-deens-cast-iron-skillet-creamed-corn/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Jamie Deen's Cast-Iron Skillet Creamed Corn;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Jamie Deen's Cast-Iron Skillet Creamed Corn</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://southernbite.com/unbundled-green-beans/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Unbundled Green Beans;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Unbundled Green Beans</a></strong></p>

Get the recipe: Unbundled Green Beans

<p>Jocelyn Delk Adams</p><p>This grilled corn on the cob has great flavor with a bit of Mexican flair. If you don't have a grill, don't worry! You can still make this corn by broiling it in the oven. For a flavor boost, we brushed it with a bit of butter and added some salt, pepper, chili powder, cilantro, and a little goat cheese. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/298478/jocelyndelkadams/the-best-and-easiest-grilled-corn-on-the-cob/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Best and Easiest Grilled Corn on the Cob;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Best and Easiest Grilled Corn on the Cob</a></strong></p>
<p>Ribs and rich and cheesy grits make the perfect cookout meal. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/26789/hominygrillincharlestonsc/cheese-grits/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cheese Grits;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cheese Grits</a></strong></p>

Ribs and rich and cheesy grits make the perfect cookout meal.

Get the recipe: Cheese Grits

<p>Jon Ashton</p><p>The name comes from pretty genius egg-peeling hack.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/1189613/parade/deviled-eggs/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Deviled Eggs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Easy Deviled Eggs</a></strong></p>

Jon Ashton

The name comes from pretty genius egg-peeling hack.

Get the recipe: Easy Deviled Eggs

<p>Mark Boughton Photography</p><p>Inspired by the flavors of French onion <a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/141-sensational-soup-recipes-warm-225625664.html" data-ylk="slk:soup;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link  yahoo-link">soup</a>, but a whole lot easier to make, this twist on a blooming onion, from Chef Carla Hall, is a delicious entertaining go-to with ribs.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/706542/carlahall/carla-halls-baked-blooming-onion-with-gruyere-cheese/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blooming Onion With Gruyere Cheese;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Blooming Onion With Gruyere Cheese</a></strong></p>
<p>Ragan Wallake Kitchenette</p><p>This pasta salad with no-cook tomato sauce is the perfect background for showcasing the exquisite tomato flavor, not to mention an excellent foil for sweet and smoky ribs. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/why-pan-con-tomate-pasta-163000607.html" data-ylk="slk:Pan Con Tomate Pasta Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link  yahoo-link">Pan Con Tomate Pasta Salad</a></strong></p>

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