What To Serve With A Hog Roast?

by Janet
(Worcester)

We are having a hog roast for our wedding reception as the main meal and the supplier has recommended serving it in bread rolls. We want the guests to have a sit down meal so we don’t want to serve them that way. Do you have any buffet ideas for what we could serve with the spit roast pig that is easy to prepare before.

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Answer:

I agree that roasted hog is better served plated unless of course you are having a BBQ style wedding reception.

Here are a couple of ideas for side dishes that can be prepared in advance to complement your roasted hog.

Cold salads are easiest to prepare ahead and often taste better the next day. Here are some ideas for cold salads that would go well with roasted pork.

Adding a couple of cans of mandarin oranges, or fresh is even better, to this oriental salad recipe will also complement your pork dish well.

Pasta and potato salads also made ahead of time are good. Avoid dressings that use mayonnaise if the dishes will be out long periods of time without refrigeration.

Try this green salad recipe for apple walnut salad with cranberry vinaigrette. Make the dressing a day or two ahead and pour on just before serving.

Hope that helps.