Brisket is one of our favorite things to put on the smoker or roast in the oven. All that fall-apart tender meat deserves a fantastic side dish that can elevate its deliciousness. We’ve put together a list of our favorites for what to serve with brisket so you don’t have to put much thought into the perfect pairing.

Each of these side dishes is perfect for a summer BBQ or a family picnic or potluck. If you’re smoking your brisket, we’ve even got a few sides you can smoke alongside it!
With so many great brisket side dishes, you’ll have something new to serve every time.
How to Make Brisket
First you start with the perfect brisket. Below are 2 great ways to make brisket. If you have a smoker, like our favorite Z Grills Pellet Grill and can cook it all day

Smoked Brisket on the Pellet Grill
Making brisket on the Traeger is a great way to make a tender, juicy and delicious brisket.
Oven-Roasted or Instant Pot Brisket
Tender and flavorful beef brisket that rivals the low and slow pit BBQ we all love, but without the full day of smoking over wood.
Our Top Grill Recommendation

Weber Genesis E325
I chose this grill based on quality, performance, and features. It’s pretty much got it all (large cooking area, plenty of BTU, high-quality cooking grates, and it’s priced well. If you’re feeling fancy, you can upgrade it to add more burners, smart grilling technology and grill lighting.
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Sides to Serve With Brisket
Traeger Baked Potatoes

Corn & Black Bean Pasta Salad

How to Make Grilled Corn on the Cob

Mediterranean Pasta Salad With Chickpeas

Broccoli Salad

Classic Wedge Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

Classic Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Easy Instant Pot Potato Salad

Mexican-Inspired Brussels Sprouts

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Creamy & Spicy Chipotle Coleslaw

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

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Angie is a dedicated grilling aficionado who has experimented with a wide variety of techniques, equipment, and ingredients, to discover the endless possibilities of flavors and textures that grilling can achieve.