Crisp apple, punchy mustard and red cabbage bring bite and freshness to this slaw, a particularly good partner for pork, sausages and grilled chicken.

Cold, creamy and full of tidy crunch, this white cabbage and carrot coleslaw belongs next to ribs, burgers and pulled pork on any proper barbecue table.

Crisp roast potatoes topped with soured cream and chives bring hearty texture and cooling tang to smoky ribs, sweet glazes and barbecue dinners.

Black beans, tomato and coriander turn this fresh salad into a hearty barbecue side that balances sticky ribs with texture, colour and brightness.

Warm grilled flatbreads brushed with olive oil and sea salt are perfect for scooping sauces, catching juices and rounding out barbecue rib platters.

Fennel, cabbage and lemon give this slaw crisp texture and a fragrant edge that works brilliantly with savoury pork ribs and smoky barbecue plates.

Light couscous, parsley and lemon create a fresh fluffy side that works beautifully with smoky barbecue meat, sticky ribs and richer plates.

Charred sweet potatoes finished with lime and sea salt bring smoky edges, soft centres and enough substance to stand up to rich barbecue ribs.

Cool cucumber, sesame and rice vinegar make this crisp salad a sharp refreshing match for sticky ribs, glazed pork and smoky barbecue dishes.

Soft coconut rice with lime and spring onion gives spicy barbecue dishes a calmer edge, making it ideal for sticky ribs, chilli heat and saucy plates.