14 Delicious Side Dishes to Serve with Jerk Pork

You’ve come to the correct spot if you’re wondering what to serve with your jerk pork.

In this essay, I’ll go through 14 of the most popular jerk pork side dishes.

In a rush? Heres the short answer.

Jerk pork goes well with red cabbage coleslaw, rice and peas, and peach and tomato salad. Serve with pineapple pico de gallo or mango salsa. Baked mac and cheese, creamy potato salad, and sweet potato mash are among the most decadent possibilities.

Ready? Lets jump right in.

Chipotle’s cilantro lime rice

This cilantro lime rice (a Chipotle knockoff) is an excellent accompaniment to jerk meat.

It’s light, fluffy, and bursting with freshness, providing a refreshing counterpoint to your smokey pork.

And it all comes together in about 25 minutes.

No trouble using brown rice instead of white rice!

Red cabbage slaw

This 10-minute red cabbage slaw will add crunch to your dish.

The acidic apple cider dressing offers acidity that cuts through the rich, savory tastes of the pork.

And the cayenne pepper adds a great touch of spice in the background.

The whole recipe may be found at the small sunny kitchen. She also adds carrots to bring color to the meal.

Mashed sweet potatoes

A silky sweet potato mash will round off your island supper.

The secret ingredient in this mash is cinnamon.

The festive spice provides warmth to the meal and complements the jerk sauce.

Allow Jill to demonstrate how to make the ultimate buttery sweet potato mash.

Psst classic mashed potatoes would work well too.

Pineapple pico de gallo

Want a fun way to serve your jerk pork?

Serve it in some tacos with an array of salsas!

Pineapple pico de gallo is my favorite salsa because the inclusion of luscious pineapples makes it seem tropical and summery.

The entire recipe for this delicious dip may be found here.

Psst, don’t like tacos? Instead, serve it with tortilla chips.

Homemade applesauce

A traditional British meal consists of pork chops with applesauce.

The apple’s sweet-but-sharp tastes wonderfully complement the hearty pork.

And it goes great with jerk pork too!

Joe’s best suggestion for making delicious applesauce is to use two or three different varieties of apples to create numerous layers of taste.

Get her recipe here.

Grilled asparagus

A simple side dish may complement a strong main course like jerk pork.

These grilled asparagus are simply seasoned with salt and pepper, allowing the veggies’ inherent earthy taste to come through.

When cooked properly, the spears obtain a beautiful crisp on the exterior while staying delicate on the inside.

Rice and peas

If you want to keep to tradition, get some Jamaican rice and peas.

The peas are really kidney beans, and the rice is seasoned with coconut milk, scotch bonnets, and allspice.

This dish is a far cry from ordinary white rice!

Psst, how about a fusion meal? Try out this Spanish rice and beans recipe.

Peach and tomato salad

Tomato and peach may seem like an unusual pairing, but believe me when I say it’s fantastic.

Especially when both are drenched in a herbaceous pesto dressing.

It’s a refreshing salad for a hot summer day, and it looks great on your dinner table.

This peach and tomato salad is a must-try.

Air fryer plantain chips

Looking for a crispy side dish to go with your jerk pork?

These plantain chips are really simple to prepare at home, particularly if you have an air fryer.

You’ll just need four ingredients and 15 minutes to prepare.

Warning! You’ll be unable to stop eating these air fryer plantain chips.

Grilled corn on the cob

Grilled corn on the cob is an easy yet tasty side dish.

Why not spice things up a little by coating your corn with chili lime butter?

It will provide a punchy, fiery taste to your sweet corn, making it even more suitable for combining with the body-flavored jerk pork.

Learn how to cook grilled chili lime corn on the cob here.

Baby red potato salad

Potato salads are great for feeding a crowd.

Everyone has a favorite recipe, but I love this baby red potato salad.

The potatoes are mixed in a creamy mayo, mustard, and herb sauce. The only other ingredients are chopped green bell peppers and red onions.

Quick and easy.

Mango salsa

Looking for a simple yet unique side dish to accompany your Jamaican jerk pork?

This 5-ingredient mango salsa comes together in about 10 minutes.

It’s bursting with vibrant flavors that will stand up to the pork while keeping the dinner light.

Jamaican style greens

Because your pork is the protein, you’ll need something green.

Enter: Jamaican style greens.

Callaloo is a popular leafy vegetable in the Caribbean, but those of us who live outside of the region will have to settle with collard greens.

Make a second batch since you can have it for morning as well (it will definitely wake you up if you make it hot).

Southern-style mac and cheese 

This mac and cheese will give your jerk party a great Southern twist.

What makes it southern?

There’s a lot of cheese, some eggs for richness, and a dash of spiciness from the cajun flavor.

The smoothness of this Southern-style baked mac and cheese will assist to temper the heat of your jerk flavor.

The best side dishes for jerk pork

• Chipotles cilantro lime rice
• Red cabbage slaw
• Mashed sweet potatoes
• Pineapple pico de gallo
• Homemade applesauce
• Grilled asparagus
• Rice and peas
• Peach and tomato salad
• Air fryer plantain chips
• Grilled corn on the cob
• Baby red potato salad
• Mango salsa
• Jamaican style greens