Barbecue season is upon us, and that means it is time to get cooking all of those delicious bbq side dishes that we all know and love! In this post I’m going to list all of the classics, as well as some curveballs that you may not have considered before, but definitely should. Get out that apron, your favorite beverage, and get cooking!
18 Amazing BBQ Side Dishes
These incredible side dishes are going to be perfect next to any smoked meats you can put next to it!
Easy vinegar-based coleslaw recipe that gets thrown together in 5 minutes and will leave you wanting to make a meal out of it.
These delicious homemade baked beans feature copious amounts of homemade brisket it the match to give it an extra meaty, smokey flavor that you'll be tempted to make into a meal.
Our Homemade Smoked Pulled Pork Baked Beans are tangy, delicious, and are a great side or main! Filled with tender smoked and pulled pork butt, you're going to want to make extras because people are going to want to take home these leftovers!
Homemade mac and cheese is kicked up with buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning mix to make one of the best macs on the block.
Creamy and delicious mac and cheese is turned into the best Nashville Hot Chicken dish, EVER. Spicy seasoned bread crumbs top this dish giving it that classic Nashville chicken crunch!
Big bold flavors are the star in this Greek Salad with leafy greens, olives, feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, and a homemade Greek vinaigrette. Perfect salad for potlucks, family gatherings, or your average weekday.
Easy and delicious Traeger Smoked Salmon recipe. Homemade taste, fresh flavor, delicious real maple glaze.
This bright dish filled with grilled salmon, Mediterreinean flavors, and vegetables as far as the eye can see.
Delicious dilly tuna pasta salad is a perfect pair for any of your summertime gatherings!
This simple caesar pasta salad is a cookout classic, and you can make it all in a snap, even the dressing.
Homemade Ham & Pea Pasta Salad is the perfect side to accompany any barbecue dish you can throw at it! Cubed ham, fresh peas, and all of the pasta and cheese you could ever want.
Smoked chicken thighs are highlighted in this tangy, cheesy pasta salad! Hearty enough to be a meal, but makes a great barbecue side dish too.
This simple potato salad takes smoked baby potatoes and combines them with hard-boiled eggs (smoke 'em, if you've got 'em) and a tangy potato salad sauce featuring mayo, mustard, seasonings, and apple cider vinegar.
This classic potato salad recipe is simple, and my favorite version of the ever-popular salad made from potatoes!
This easy grilled Corn on the Cob is cooked on your Traeger or other wood-pellet grill. Check it out, and make it today!
Homemade Smoked Baked Beans are a tangy, delicious side dish for any table! You're going to want to make extras because people are going to want to take home these leftovers!
Skip the pre-made coleslaw dressing and mix up a batch of your own! This coleslaw is tangy, sweet, and if you are smart it'll have a kick of horseradish in it too.
This smoked macaroni and cheese has smoked cheese in it, and is finished off on your wood-fired grill! Just enough smoke to make it interesting.
Nicole Johnson
Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.