31 Healthy And Hearty Poke Roast Sides To Complement And Complete Your Meal

Pork roast is a sumptuous main dish that can be served at anything from Sunday dinners to special occasions and parties. With its flavorful golden crust and tender, moist insides, this meat is so delicious we could eat it all day.

However, it’s not exactly wholesome to just eat a whole chunk of meat without anything to go with it. This is why it is best to have something on the side to go with your pork roast.

In this post, you’ll find the best sides for pork roast. So if you have been wondering what to serve with pork roast, read ahead to discover some seriously mouthwatering options.

From roasted vegetables to casseroles and salads, adding any of the dishes in this post to your plate will surely turn your pork roast dish into a delectable meal worthy of praise.

Quick Table: What To Serve With Pork Roast

Recipe	Calories Per Serving	Total Preparation Time
Honey Roasted Apples	227	25 Min
Roasted Brussel Sprouts And Butternut Squash	508	40 Min
Maple Roasted Beets And Carrots	263	35 Min
Onion Gravy	157	20 Min
Stick Of Butter Rice	403	1 Hr 10 Min
Sauteed Cabbage	77	15 Min
Roasted Butternut Squash	151	55 Min
White Beans With Bacon	226	30 Min
Spaghetti Squash Mac And Cheese	325	1 Hr 30 Min
Corn Pudding	131	10 Min
Roasted Cauliflower Gratin	204	50 Min
Sweet Potato Saute	77	30 Min
Herb And Garlic Mashed Potatoes	255	35 Min
Mexican Cauliflower Rice	181	30 Min
Mushroom Marsala Sauce	213	25 Min
Polenta	520	25 Min
Flaky Biscuits	247	45 Min
Honey-Glazed Carrots And Parsnips	413	45 Min
Cornbread	376	50 Min
Creamed Spinach	316	22 Min
Garlic Parsley Potato	266	40 Min
Mashed Cauliflower	137	30 Min
Green Beans With Musrooms	108	20 Min
Oven Roasted Red Beets	43	1 Hr 10 Min
Garlic Roasted Asparagus	49	10 Min
Kale And Fennel Salad	393	15 Min
Veggie Nachos	215	20 Min
Strawberry Sauce	105	30 Min
Whipped Sweet Potatoes	340	16 Min
Tomato Rigatoni Pasta	553	25 Min
Roasted Bok Choy	150	12 Min

 1. Honey Roasted Apples

Whether fried or roasted, perfectly caramelized apples make a lovely side dish for pork. This honey-roasted version is well suited to pork roast.

It is both salty and sweet and features granny smith apples cooked with honey, butter, salt, and lemon juice.

Calories Per Serving: 227

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes

2. Roasted Brussel Sprouts And Butternut Squash

Pork roast is often served on special occasions and holidays, and if you’re looking for a vegetable side well suited to holidays like Christmas or New Year, then this Brussel sprouts and butternut squash combo is the way to go.

They are roasted till tender but made crunchy and lightly sweet with the addition of pecans and dried cranberries.

Calories Per Serving: 508

Preparation Time: 40 Minutes 

 3. Maple Roasted Beets And Carrots

Maple-roasted beets and carrots are an easy-to-make side dish with a striking color and glistening shine that is sure to attract anyone to add them to their plate.

Once roasted, they are coated in butter and maple syrup to give them a smooth and sweet delicious taste.

Calories Per Serving: 263

Preparation Time: 35 Minutes 

 4. Onion Gravy

Gravy and pork roast is a classic combo you can never go wrong with. However, if you want to make sure your gravy is rich and flavorful, then you have to try this onion gravy.

It is a classic British gravy loaded with onions, heavy cream, mustard, and a few other basic ingredients.

Calories Per Serving: 157

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes 

 5. Stick Of Butter Rice

Rice is a great dish to serve with pork roast, especially when you want to make it a filling meal. However, you have to make sure the rice is not only flavorful but fluffy and light. 

This stick of butter rice is a tasty dish with all those qualities. It is a casserole-style rice bake that contains french onion soup, beef broth, and butter, all cooked into a creamy and fluffy rice mixture you’ll never want to stop eating

Calories Per Serving: 403

Preparation Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes 

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 6. Sauteed Cabbage

Cabbages are a great side to serve with pork roast if you’re looking for a healthy vegetable with a slightly sweet taste.

 Sauteeing them with black pepper, apple cider vinegar, and butter brings out their sweetness even more and makes them a flavorful side you’ll enjoy.

Calories Per Serving: 77

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

 7. Roasted Butternut Squash

With their herbaceous coating of rosemary, thyme, sage, parsley, and garlic, roasted butternut squash are a delicious healthy side dish you can serve with pork roast in the fall. They are buttery smooth and perfect for the holidays.

Calories Per Serving: 151

Preparation Time: 55 Minutes

 8. White Beans With Bacon

Pork roast is a great protein dish on its own, but if you’re looking to add more protein to the meal or simply want a carb-free side to go with it, white beans and bacon are the perfect dish for you.

These delicious beans are rich and loaded with fresh herbs and a lovely aroma that is seriously hard to resist.

Calories Per Serving: 226

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes 

 9. Spaghetti Squash Mac And Cheese

Looking for a healthier alternative to carb-heavy mac and cheese? This spaghetti squash version with a mix of cheddar cheese, frozen peas, bacon, and a flavorful roux is one that will surely knock your socks off.

Calories Per Serving: 325

Preparation Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes 

 10. Corn Pudding

Corn pudding is a creamy and comforting dish that is very easy to make yet so delicious you’ll think it was made at a restaurant.

It contains a combination of sugar, corn starch, cream-style corn, eggs, milk, and butter, all baked into a smooth and creamy casserole that is sure to elevate a serving of pork roast.

Calories Per Serving: 131

Preparation Time: 10 Mintues

 11. Roasted Cauliflower Gratin

Cauliflower gratin is an elegant way to turn cauliflower into an impressive side dish perfect for special occasions when pork roast is served.

It is a low-carb version of the classic potato gratin, and it features a mix of butter flour, cheese, nutmeg, cauliflower, gruyere cheese, and panko bread crumbs, all baked into a delightful dish that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Calories Per Serving: 204

Preparation Time: 50 Minutes 

 12. Sweet Potato Saute

Got some spare apples you’re not sure what to do with? Turn them into this sweet and savory mix of roasted sweet potatoes, onions, and apples.

It is a very easy dish to make, and it features spices like cardamon and cayenne pepper, both of which give a lovely taste and aroma to the whole combo.

Calories Per Serving: 77

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

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 13. Herb And Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes and pork roast are a match made in heaven, and with their buttery smooth taste and rich flavor, this herb and garlic version is a great way to spice things up.

They are creamy, buttery, and elevated with fresh parsley, dill, and garlic.

Calories Per Serving: 255

Preparation Time: 35 Minutes

  14. Mexican Cauliflower Rice

As we’ve mentioned already, rice is a great dish to serve with pork roast, but if you want a low-carb alternative with the right mix of flavors, Mexican cauliflower rice is a great dish to try.

It is fluffy, light, and packed full of flavors from ingredients like garlic, chipotle chili powder, cilantro, cumin, jalapenos, and lime juice.

Calories Per Serving: 181

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

 15. Mushroom Marsala Sauce

Pork roast is a delicious meaty dish on its own, but serve it with a rich sauce like this mushroom marsala, and you get an indulgent meal bursting with flavor.

This creamy sauce is quite easy to make and requires basic ingredients, but the sweet marsala wine used is really what takes it to the next level.

Calories Per Serving: 213

Preparation Time: 25 minutes 

 16. Polenta

Polenta is a creamy and flavorful dish that makes a perfect base for pilling on some tender pork roast.

This version is creamy and loaded with parmesan, chicken stock, and butter, and it is super easy to whip up.

Calories Per Serving: 520

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes

17. Flaky Biscuits

Flaky biscuits are a great treat to pair with pork roast, especially if you are drizzling a rich gravy over the meat.

They are buttery, light, and made from a rich dough filled with buttermilk, flour, sugar, baking soda, butter, and salt.

Calories Per Serving: 247

Preparation Time: 45 Minutes 

 18. Honey Glazed Carrots And Parsnips

Carrots are a common pairing for pork roast, and while they are great on their own, you can take them a step further by pairing them with parsnips and coating them in a sweet honey glaze. 

The end result is a buttery, salty and sweet mixture that is simply irresistible.

Calories Per Serving: 413

Preparation Time: 45 Minutes

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19. Cornbread

Cornbread is a great side dish to serve with pork roast if you’re craving some fresh bread but don’t want to opt for anything too dry. 

It is moist and soft, and this version features Jalapeno and cheddar cheese, both of which give it a spicy and savory taste to balance the sweetness of the batter.

Calories Per Serving: 376

Preparation Time: 50 Minutes 

 20. Creamed Spinach

Creamed spinach is a super tasty side dish that often goes with just about any meat dish, pork roast included. 

The spinach here is cooked in a creamy and cheesy sauce filled with nutmeg, onions, and garlic, all of which keep it flavorful and slightly savory.

Calories Per Serving: 316

Preparation Time: 22 Minutes

 21. Garlic Parsley Potatoes

Garlic parsley potatoes are an easy and affordable side dish that goes well with pork roast, and since potatoes are a dish no one can ever get enough of, you can be sure they’ll be well appreciated by any crowd.

This dish features red potatoes tossed in a rich sauce consisting of butter, garlic, fresh parsley, and black pepper.

Calories Per Serving: 266

Preparation Time: 40 Minutes 

 22. Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed cauliflower is a deliciously creamy dish that is hard not to love. It is tasty and low-carb, which means you can eat as much as you want without worrying about consuming too many calories.

Making them the perfect alternative to regular mashed potatoes.

With a simple yet buttery smooth blended mixture of sauteed cauliflower, butter, butter, garlic, and black pepper, this mashed cauliflower will become your instant go-to side for just about any meal.

Calories Per Serving: 137

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes 

 23. Green Beans With Mushrooms

Green beans and mushrooms are a common favorite at many dinner tables, and when paired with pork roast, they are sure to make your meal a little more festive.

The mushrooms and green beans in this dish are sauteed with butter, chicken broth, shallots, and Madeira wine which adds a rich flavor.

Calories Per Serving: 108

Preparation Time: 20 Mintues

 24. Oven Roasted Red Beets

Roasted beets, with their sweet taste and tender flavor, are a great side dish to serve with pork roast if you’re looking for something healthy and easy to make.

They are gluten-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly and made better with the addition of feta cheese and a light balsamic vinegar dressing.

Calories Per Serving: 43

Preparation Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes

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 25. Garlic Roasted Asparagus 

Asparagus is a healthy and easy-to-prepare vegetable that goes with many different dishes, and pork roast is undoubtedly one of them.

 However, it can sometimes taste bland and bitter. Toss them in some garlic, pepper, and parmesan cheese and bake them, and you’ve got the perfect solution for bland asparagus.

Calories Per Serving: 49

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

26. Kale And Fennel Salad

Kale is a versatile and healthy vegetable that makes a great side dish when incorporated into a rich salad like this kale and fennel mixture.

It features soft massaged kale combined with fennel, apples, onions, cashew, apricot, goat cheese, and lemon vinaigrette. If you want an indulgent salad to go with your pork roast, this is the ideal one to try.

Calories Per Serving: 393

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes 

 27. Veggie Nachos

Now, this one might be a bit of an eccentric option but hear us out. Just Imaging crispy nachos and gooey cheese paired with tender, juicy pork roast.

You can cut meat into chunks and spread over the nachos or simply have it on the side. I mean, who can resist such a combination? 

To make it a bit more hearty, these nachos are also loaded with black beans, corn, green chiles, onions, and avocados. The entire combination is a very indulgent dish that will instantly become your go-to comfort food.

Calories Per Serving: 215

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

 28. Strawberry Salsa

Strawberry salsa is a refreshing side that goes well with pork roast, and if you’re serving it in the summer, it makes a great refreshing meal.

It is sweet yet tangy, juicy yet chunky, and all this comes from a mix of strawberries, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, fresh mint, and basil.

Calories Per Serving: 105

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes 

29. Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Want a sweet and decadent alternative to mashed potatoes to serve at a party or special occasion? Then, whipped sweet potatoes are the way to go.

These elegant mashed sweet potatoes are made from very basic ingredients, but once they are piped onto the plate, they look like a sophisticated fluffy treat straight out of a restaurant. 

Calories Per Serving: 340

Preparation Time: 16 Minutes 

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 30. Tomato Rigatoni Pasta

If you want to make a filling meal out of your serving of pork roast, then pairing it with a rich pasta dish is always a good idea. A great option to try is this tomato rigatoni pasta.

It is a creamy dish featuring a flavorful tomato sauce and parmesan cheese, and it is quite easy to prepare.

Calories Per Serving: 553

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes 

31. Roasted Bok Choy

Bok choy is a tasty vegetable with a mild sweet cabbage-like flavor that pairs well with pork roast. However, if you’re looking for a way to make them with unique flavors, this roasted bok choy is a great dish brimming with Asian flavors you’ll love.

The bok choy is combined with broccoli and roasted till lightly browned, but the coating of balsamic reduction and nutty sesame seeds is really what makes it taste amazing.

Calories Per Serving: 150

Preparation Time: 12 Minutes 

Frequently Asked Questions

What Herbs Go With Pork Roasts?

Pork is a very mild textured meat, so it can go well with many different herbs. Some great choices include sage, rosemary, thyme,  parsley, basil, and oregano.

What Vegetable Can You Have With Pork Roast?

Pork roast goes well with many different vegetables, some of which include carrots, onions, potatoes, parsnip, squash, and Brussel sprouts.

What Is A Good Side For Pork Roasts?

Pork roast can be served with a wide variety of sides. Some common options include potato dishes that can be mashed or simply roasted, salads, macaroni and cheese, green beans, and other roasted vegetables.

Many of the dishes we have highlighted would also make great sides for pork roast, so be sure to try some of them.