Recipes BBQ & Grilling Side Dishes 13 Delicious Side Dishes for Ribs By Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue is the Commerce Editor at Food & Wine. A former associate editor at Allrecipes, she joined Dotdash Meredith in 2019. She has written about food since 2017, covering everything from product reviews to recipes to restaurants. Her work can be found in Cooking Light, Southern Living, and more. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on December 2, 2020 Close Photo: Allrecipes Magazine Get ready for a stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal. Ribs will forever be worth cooking, even when the work seems a little disproportionate to the reward. (Never enough meat, amiright?) Well, never mind the bone-to-meat ratio — when you pair these sides with ribs, you're sure to feel satisfied. 01 of 13 Corn Fritters View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine Corn and ribs just make sense together. Corn fritters and ribs make even more sense. Consider them the perfect sponges for braised rib juices. Sturdy fritters make the perfect complement for sticky ribs. 02 of 13 Easy Apple Coleslaw View Recipe Jennifer Baker Craving crunch with your ribs? This sweet slaw delivers with carrots, cabbage, red bell pepper, and apples. The fresh brightness of this dish makes it an excellent choice for pairing with super savory protein. 03 of 13 Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish View Recipe fabeverydayblog Serve these mashed potatoes with braised short ribs, and watch with delight as this side sops up the gravy. A truly comforting pairing that will thrill whoever has the pleasure of eating it. 04 of 13 Southern Dill Potato Salad View Recipe Photo by *Sherri*. Sherri This take on potato salad has a tangier taste than the original thanks to the addition of apple cider vinegar and sour cream. With mustard and dill also in the mix, this side would stand up to hefty barbequed ribs. 05 of 13 Quick and Easy Kimchi Salad View Recipe Photo by Buckwheat Queen. Buckwheat Queen Serve Korean-style short ribs alongside this spicy kimchi-inspired salad. Because it isn't fermented like traditional kimchi, this side will be ready to eat in under an hour. 06 of 13 Perfect Polenta View Recipe Chef John Chef John's polenta won't compete with a main dish (like his Short Ribs Braised with Mushrooms and Tomatoes), and it has all the creaminess and starchiness of a comfort food. 07 of 13 Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad View Recipe ReneePaj "Whether it's sitting next to some smoky ribs or just a humble hot dog, this deli-style macaroni salad will always be a crowd favorite, as long as you pay attention to a few key details," Chef John says. 08 of 13 Fried Green Tomatoes View Recipe CJ Pair classic barbequed ribs with cornmeal-coated fried green tomatoes for a Southerner-approved combo. The crispy, salty exterior and tender middle of the tomato plays well with the sweetness of the ribs. 09 of 13 Shoepeg Corn Salad View Recipe lutzflcat Home cooks call this no-cook salad a tried-and-true complement to barbeque. "Very refreshing. I will definitely make this again," says Tracy McDowell Roda, who served it with barbequed ribs. 10 of 13 Green Bean and Feta Salad View Recipe naples34102 Doused in a vinaigrette and topped with feta, this salad of fresh, firm green beans and sweet onion would cut through even the fattiest pork spare ribs. 11 of 13 Thyme Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Fresh Cranberries View Recipe Buckwheat Queen "Turn boring Brussels sprouts into a sophisticated side dish by combining earthy thyme, sour cranberries, and sweet maple syrup," says recipe creator France C. "This lightly sweetened dish is a great way to highlight delicious fall flavors." 12 of 13 Three Amigos Salad View Recipe Three Amigos Salad | Photo by Allrecipes Magazine. This vibrant and refreshing salad will cut through the decadence of ribs. With just 4 ingredients and a few minutes, this attractive dish is ready to be paired with Chinese Spareribs for a well balanced meal. 13 of 13 Grandma's Collard Greens View Recipe France C The vinegar-y, sweet, and smoky classic was meant to share a plate with ribs. Use this recipe to create the collard green goodness of days gone by. The complex flavor of the dish allows it to be paired even with the richest of rib recipes. See our entire collection of BBQ & Grilled Side Dish Recipes here Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit