What to Serve with Beef Brisket (10 Best Sides for Brisket)

Beef Brisket is a popular cut of meat to cook in the smoker, and goes perfectly with side dishes that you would pair with typical barbecued meats, like smoked pulled pork or pulled bbq chicken. Get inspired with these best 10 sides for Beef Brisket!

Beef Brisket is a large cut of meat, that is on the tougher side, which requires cooking low and slow on the smoker until it reaches a temperature of around 195-205 degrees. Then, the brisket rests and is later cut into slices for serving.

My favorite way to eat brisket is either on a bbq plate with tons of sides, or loaded with coleslaw on a dinner roll or buttery brioche bun. Either way, we gotta have the classic bbq sides, so let's get started.

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Top 10 Sides for Brisket:

1. Coleslaw

This Coleslaw for Pulled Pork is great with Brisket and is a must make! It only takes 5 minutes to prep and uses a bagged coleslaw mix, so we don't have to shred a ton of cabbage.

We throw away the pre-made sauce from the bag and make our own with just a few ingredients. It's creamy, crunchy and tangy! Add it to the side of the brisket or top it on a brisket sandwich with bbq sauce.

2. Baked Beans

Baked beans with ground beef in dutch oven.

While you can use the basic canned beans, I highly recommend this flavor loaded Baked Beans with Ground Beef. It's double the protein and big on taste!

3. Macaroni and Cheese

close up of white cheddar macaroni and cheese in casserole dish

When it comes to Southern side dishes, Macaroni and Cheese is a must! This White Cheddar Mac and Cheese is a stovetop recipe that is so cheesy and creamy. Plus, it's ready in less than 30 minutes.

4. Potato Salad

Dill pickle potato salad with paprika sprinkled on top in bowl.

This Dill Pickle Potato Salad is a family recipe that I've added a few extra ingredients into, to make it extra tasty. It's one of my more time consuming recipes, but it's so good and totally worth it. Plus, it makes a big batch for a party or you'll have lots of leftovers.

5. Smoked Vegetables

If you're already smoking the brisket, why not smoke some vegetables too? These Smoked Vegetables have a subtle smoky flavor with lots of spices and are cooked until tender, and they take minutes to prep for the smoker.

6. Cornbread

Sliced cornbread on blue plate with butter and honey.

This Cornbread without Buttermilk uses simple ingredients that you probably already have in the fridge and pantry. This easy cornbread recipe mixes together in one bowl, making clean up easy.

If you want sandwiches instead, check out this article on the best buns to serve with pulled pork sandwiches. These bun choices are all great for sliced brisket sandwiches too!

Big on Texas Toast? Try this Air Fryer Garlic Bread.

7. Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Less Southern and more Hawaiian, is this Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, which is one of my favorite all time side dishes. It's creamy, tangy, with a hint of sweetness and cools you off on a summer day.

8. Pasta Salad Recipes

close up view of orzo greek pasta salad in wooden bowl

Pasta Salads are always a fantastic match up with smoked meats. This Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad is filled with Greek flavors, like olives and feta cheese.

For more pasta salad recipes, check out this Pasta Salad with Balsamic Dressing and Tortellini Pasta Salad with Pesto.

9. Blackened Corn

close up of blackened corn in skillet topped with cilantro, feta and lime wedges

Whether it's grilled corn on the cob, or this Charred Corn in the skillet, you can't go wrong. Corn is the best when it's in season in the Summer, and it's so cheap, which makes it a wonderful side dish choice.

10. Potatoes

Stewed potatoes in gray bowl with wooden spoon.

We've got another Southern Classic with these Stewed Potatoes. Simple ingredients come together for this easy potato dish. The results are creamy, melt in your mouth potatoes with a buttery flavor. Yum!

These Traeger Baked Potatoes are another favorite and must try. They smoke on the pellet grill for about an hour. Load them up with all your favorite toppings, like bacon, cheese, sour cream and green onion.

Smoked baked potato topped with sour cream, cheese, green onion and bacon.

Expert Tips:

Prep Ahead. If you know you have a party, consider making side dishes for Brisket that can be prepped the day ahead, like coleslaw (1) and potato salad (4). This will make it much easier on party day.
Choose Other Smoker Recipes. For less kitchen mess, use the smoker for sides, like these Smoked Vegetables (5) or Baked Potatoes (10). The brisket will have to rest and those two items take about an hour to make.

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