The Story of Jethro’s BBQ “Southside”

Jethro was born and raised in the Wild West. Jethro lived with his extended family, swam and fished in the river, while hunting in the forest with his bulldog named Jake. Jethro grew restless and was struck by wanderlust. Jethro and Jake packed their bags and headed for the Midwest, where the lakes are full of wall-eye and catfish, and the hickory ‘n oak forest are full of wild boars. Jethro and Jake walked East during the winter of 2007, they were clueless and lost…but they heard this buzz about a place called Iowa. The word was spread-ing throughout the land of a new energy, a new spirit, a new “can do” attitude. Finally, in the spring of 2008, Jethro and Jake walked onto the Drake campus. On the first day…Jethro built a 750 pound wood fired smoker. On the 2nd day…Jethro chopped down a hickory and oak tree. On the 3rd day…Jethro fired up his smoker and opened Jethro’s BBQ , April 2008. Jethro cooked and worked hard. The people of Iowa grew to love him and his delicious food. Jethro thought for a day or two and decided that “bigger is better” and “highest is best”. So, he hollered for Jake and headed East…up a hill…to the highest spot in Iowa. There he found Altoona, where horses run fast, roller coasters scream by, teams of Rams play in the grass and a really big store …sold his favorite fishing pole. Jethro ‘n Jake’s Smokehouse Steaks opened in Altoona, September 2010. On another day… Jethro’s Cajun cousin Jasper Blow blew into Waukee on the winds of a hurricane from the bayous of Louisiana. Jasper carried a pouch with his family’s secret Cajun Creole recipes. Jasper unpacked his pots and pans and with Jethro opened the doors to Jethro’s Jambalaya, December 2011. One night, as Jethro slept… he dreamt of a paradise where his family lived and fished on a lake full of walleye. Jethro woke, and began exploring the north woods, as he paddled his canoe, he discovered a secluded lake, built his dream

house, shot a moose and elk and opened his very own Lake House. Jethro’s Lake House opened in Ankeny, December 2012.

One bright, sunny morning Jethro was invited to Johnston. He liked the City. It was clean. It had lots of trees. Jethro thought for a bit… He was dumbstruck to realize that with 23,000,000 pigs in Iowa this was the place for the one and only Pork Chop Grill. Jethro’s Pork Chop Grill opened in Johnston December 2013. Finally, one night as Jethro listened to a far-off owl “Hooting” his haunt-ing cry, he followed the sound and found the most convenient spot in the metro to build his homage to BREAKFAST. Now breakfast is served all day, everyday. Jethro’s Bacon Bacon opened October 2015. Patience is his virtue. Jethro searched for years to find the perfect spot to grow in Cyclone Country. Finally, a store with vittles was bought and Ames welcomed the largest sports bar in the Big 12 Conference August of 2017. Jethro is a biker. He thinks best on his bike. RAGBRAI is his favorite. South-ern Hills called. Jethro answered the call and built a palace that cannot be found anywhere in town. Big Foot was invited along too. Mythology prevails. Now Jethro and his family are proud as a peacock to welcome you to Jethro’s Southside. Jethro promises that he will serve you large quantities of his “Amaz-ing Slow Smoked Meats”. Jethro is hoopin and hollerin excited to be part of the friendly “Southside”. Jethro’s BBQ… Your Southside Neighborhood Sports Bar.

Your Southside Neighborhood Sports Bar

January 2020

WORLD FAMOUS!!Travel Channel’s “Man vs Food”

ESPN’s National “Fanwich” Runner-UpAmerica’s “100 Best BBQ” Restaurants

Better Homes and Gardens “Favorite BBQ”Men’s Health “Manliest Restaurant in the Midwest”Travel Channel’s Food Paradise “Manliest Restaurant

Travel Channel’s Best Places to Pig Out”Discovery Channel’s “United States of Bacon”William Shatner’s “Moving America Forward”

Food Network’s “Top 5 Bacon Bites”Inside Edition “Emmenecker World Record”

Bubba’s Boneless WingsTender white meat chicken soaked in buttermilk, lightly breaded, flash fried to a crispy finish and served with your choice of sauces for dippin’. Half 9.95 Full 12.95

Queso DipAged white cheddar and pepper jack cheese spiked with a hint of chili and lime. Serve with fresh fried corn chips. 7.95Add Chili $2 Add Smoked in House meat $4

Texas Bacon Burger SlidersHouse brisket burgers, topped with Texas bacon, American cheese and secret sauce. 10.95

Onion Rings Sweet onions hand cut, soaked in buttermilk, lightly breaded, flash fried and dusted in our famous rub. 8.95

Smoked Chicken NachosFresh fried corn chips dusted with secret spice smothered with white cheddar sauce and shredded cheeses, topped with house smoked chicken and finished with black bean corn salsa, fresh jalapenos, pico, guacamole and sour cream. 12.50

Waffle Fry NachosJust like our Smoked Chicken Nachos, but we substitute waffle fries smothered with white cheddar sauce and shredded cheeses, topped with house smoked chicken and finished with black bean corn salsa, fresh jalapenos, pico, guacamole and sour cream. 13.50

FIXIN’S FIRST

Jethro is Bi-Wingual

Jethro’s House Made Sauces Jethro’s Original, Georgia Mustard, Carolina, Alabama White, Garlic Parmesan, BBQ Rub, Buffalo, Chili Teriyaki, Hot BBQ, HOT!! Buffalo, Raspberry Habanero

and Ghost.

Amazing Slow Smoked WingsHard wood smoked, fried to a crispy finish, tossed in your choice of sauces with a blue cheese or ranch dressing. 10 wings 13.95 20 wings 25.95

Add 2.00 for all drummies or wingies per 10

Buster’s ShrimpFlash fried sweet shrimp, buffalo style are Jethro’s favorite or pick from one ofour house made sauces.Half lb 13.95 Full lb 20.95

Bayou Pickle Chips Thin sliced pickle chips soaked in buttermilk, lightly breaded, flash fried crispy and served with chipotle ranch for some real dippin’ fun. 8.50

Fried Cheese SquaresAged white cheddar with our special country coating, served warm and gooey with our double secret chipotle ranch. 9.50

Chicken TendersCountry fried chicken tenders, tossed in your choice of sauce, or have it on the side for some real dippin’ fun. 11.95

QuesadillasFresh flour tortillas, layered with cheese and smoked chicken, with pico, guacamole and sour cream. 11.95Jethro’s Rib Taster (4 bones)Jethro smokes them all day; then he pours on sweet bourbon glaze and serves ‘em with fries. 11.50

Our food is made from scratch. Freshness is never compromised.

Jethro’s Wing ComboHalf order of Bubba’s boneless wings and 5 slow smoked Jethro’s wings, tossed in your choice of sauces with blue cheese or ranch dressing 13.95

JETHRO’S BIGGEST

The Jethro Chosen as Food Network’s Favorite Bacon Bite and featured on Discovery Channel’s United States of Bacon. This isn’t for everyone... It is porktastic. It is ginormous. We start with our famous tenderloin and add Carolina style pulled pork, house smoked pit ham and a double order of thick slab bacon. Choose your side and then go for it, but remember... we warned you. 17.95

The World Famous Adam Emmenecker (As seen on Man Vs. Food) Take the challenge today!

The Missouri Valley Conference’s “Most Valuable Player of 2008” loves this sandwich. It’s big... “really big”... just like all of those

“really big” shots Adam sank in the Bulldog’s magical MVC Championship Season of 2008. Start with our huge pork tenderloin, add an Angus steak burger, top it with slabs of Texas brisket, apple wood bacon, fried cheese and finished with buffalo chicken tenders. Smother this mountain with melted cheddar cheese and white cheddar sauce, with your choice of

side. This could hurt you! A sandwich fit for the MVP. 25.95Remember your “Emmenecker Challenge” experience with a custom T-Shirt. All “Emmenecker Challenge” attempts must be made with waffle fries

More than a Mouthful

Abominable Blue Cheese Burger

1/2 lb Angus patty topped with house roast beef, creamy blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. $14.50Yeti BurgerCrispy fried chicken breast topped with a burger patty, American Cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and mayo. $13.50

BIGFOOT BURGER BAR Made with fresh angus steak burger, sourced locally with choice of side Add your favorite cheese (American, cheddar, Swiss or pepper jack) + $1

Add coleslaw, sauteed onions or mushrooms + $1 Add additional meat or bacon + $2

Triple Billy Bacon BurgerThree fresh, ground angus steak patties layed with bacon, American Cheese and Jethro’s Secret Sauce $14.50

Papa’s Burger1/2 lb Angus steak patty, grilled to perfection. Choose your favor-ite cheese, we’ll bring the lettuce, onion, tomato and pickle $12.50

Our food is made from scratch. Freshness is never compromised.

Western Burger1/2 lb Angus steak burger glazed with Jethro’s Secret BBQ

sauce topped with pepper jack cheese, cripsy onion strings and our housemade Texas Bacon

$13.50

Made From Scratch Side Dishes

Dinners for 1Full slab baby back ribs 25.60 1/2 slab baby back ribs 18 .60 1 meat (1/2 lb) 13.60 2 meats (1/4 lb each meat = 1/2 lb total) 14.60

Dinners for 2 Choose 4 sides Half slab baby back ribs & 2 meats 26.60

AMAZING HOUSE SMOKED MEATSJethro wakes at sunrise each morning and builds the fire with oak and hickory planks. Then he slowly smokes Iowa’s finest meats. Each dinner comes with

two sides and a corn muffin or white bread.

pulled pork pulled chicken smoked sausage turkey (carved or shaved) pit ham (carved or shaved)

pork belly (+ $1) brisket (+ $1) (sliced or chopped) Brisket Platter

Slow smoked sliced brisket, chopped brisket & smoky sweet burnt ends. 20.95

Ribs and Wings ComboThree baby back ribs & 5 wings. 19.60

Ribs and Burnt Ends ComboThree baby back ribs, and smoky sweet burnt ends. 19.60

*Add a 1/4 pound of Jethro’s amazing house smoked meats + $4

BBQ SANDWICHESPick one of your favorite house slow smoked meats with one side and your

choice of white bread or a freshly baked bun. It comes plain, but you can get saucy at your table. 9.95 Make it a melt 11.95

*Add coleslaw + $1 *Add additional meat or bacon + $2Boss HogPulled pork tossed in Jethro’s Secret BBQ sauce with Texas bacon, crispy onion strings and pepper jack cheese on a freshly baked bun. 12.60

Boss ChickenPulled chicken tossed in Jethro’s Secret BBQ sauce with bacon, crispy onion strings and cheddar cheese on a freshly baked bun. 12.60

Made From Scratch Side Dishescampfire baked beans

mashed potatoes with country gravy mac and cheese

jalapeno cream corncottage cheese

coleslawpotato salad

apple saucefries

waffle friesgreen beans

sweet potatoessweet potato fries

(+ $1) side salad (+ $2)

The Des Moines MeltTriple decker of pit smoked ham, pork belly, and bacon. Served on grilled Texas toast with melted cheddar and American cheese. 14.60

Brisket Bacon MeltTexas brisket, bacon, Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms and onions on griddled rye toast with 1000 island dressing. 13.95

THE MELTS

“Better Homes & Gardens” Melt“Better Homes and Gardens”

Magazine’s August 2009 Issue selected this melt as their

favorite BBQ dish in Des Moines. “A unique combination of Swiss and

American cheeses melted on top of Carolina pulled pork and

smoked turkey.” 12.60

SANDWICHES AND VITTLES’ Comes with one side

Texas DipNo French spoken here! Chopped Texas brisket, smothered with melted Swiss cheese, topped with sweet bourbon glazed onions, with a side of BBQ jus for dippin’. 12.95

Roscoe’s Buffalo Chicken WrapBuffalo boneless wings, crisp lettuce, tomatoes and blue cheese or ranch dressing all wrapped up in a fresh flour tortilla. 12.60

Fried Shrimp Po Boy Buster’s shrimp, flash fried crispy, dressed wtih lettuce, tomato and remoulade. 13.95

The Big ClubPiled high with smoked pit ham, hickory smoked turkey and thick slab bacon on Texas toast with Swiss and cheddar cheeses, lettuce, tomato and mayo. 13.60

Fried Shrimp Dinner1/2 lb of Buster’s shrimp, flash fried crispy, tossed with your choice of sauce. Served with two made from scratch side. 15.95

Make it a full pound for $6 more

The Big CluckerChicken breast coated in Jethro’s secret breading and tossed with buffalo sauce, topped with blue cheese and bacon. Served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and bread & butter pickles. 13.60

TenderloinIt’s as big as the plate! Pounded flat, fried crispy and served on a toasted bun with onion and pickles. 11.95

Crispy ChickenTossed in Jethro’s secret breading and served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, creamy mayo and bread & butter pickles. 11.95

Salmon DinnerCajun blackened, served with two made from scratch sides and your choice of toast or corn muffin. 18.95

campfire baked beansmashed potatoes

with country gravy mac and cheese

jalapeno cream corncottage cheese

coleslawpotato salad

apple saucefries

waffle friesgreen beans

sweet potatoessweet potato fries (+ $1)

side salad (+ $2)fried pickles (+ $2)

Made From Scratch Side Dishes

HOMEMADE DESSERT

SOFT DRINKS

Ice Tea, Hot Tea, and Coffee 2.75 (Jethro gives free refills on all soft drinks)

Buster’s Big Chocolate Cake Layers of fudgey, gooey delight 8.95

1/2 piece 5.95

Wilma’s Fried Apple PieWith vanilla ice cream 5.95

*Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of food born illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or under cooked.

Consult your physician or public health official for further information.

Made From Scratch Side Dishescampfire baked beans

mashed potatoes with country gravy mac and cheese

jalapeno cream corn

cottage cheesecoleslaw

potato saladapple sauce

fries

waffle friesgreen beans

sweet potatoessweet potato fries (+ $1)

side salad (+ $2)

fried pickles (+ $2)onion rings (+ $2)

cup of chili or gumbo (+ $2)

Jake’s Spicy BBQ Steak ChiliLarge bites of aged steak and smoked beans make this chili uniquely Jethro’s. Topped with cheese, sour cream and fresh jalapenos. 5.95

Gramma’s Gumbo Smoked chicken and sausage... this stuff is good! (No road kill in it!) 5.95

SOUP

Jethro’s House Made Dressings: Blue Cheese, Chipotle Ranch, French Cranberry Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Ranch, 1000 Island,

Fat Free Italian, Orlando’s Creamy Italian

GREEN STUFF

Sally Sue Southwestern Crisp greens, topped with smoked chicken, cheddar and Jack cheeses, black bean corn salsa, pico, guacamole, sour cream and tossed in our double secret chipotle ranch, served in a crispy taco shell. 13.95

Becky Sue’s Crispy BBQ Chicken Crisp greens, tossed with tangy honey mustard dressing, topped with our country fried boneless chicken coated in our Jethro’s BBQ sauce, tomatoes, onions and shredded cheese. 13.95

Orlondo’s House Salad Crisp greens, tossed with Orlondo’s original creamy Italian dressing, pepperoncini, croutons and mozzarella cheese. 6.95

BulldogTexas brisket, sauteed onions & peppers topped with aged cheddar cheese. 9.95The Big TexanTexas brisket, sauteed mushrooms & hashbrowns topped with Swiss cheese. 9.95Anna KaySauteed mushrooms, roasted red peppers, topped with Swiss cheese. 9.95Chicken PhillyHouse smoked chicken, sauteed peppers & onions smothered in white cheddar sauce. 9.95

DenverPit ham, peppers and onions. 9.95CajunSmoked corn pico, tomatoes, green peppers, andouille sau-sage, topped with pepper jack. 9.95The PigletPit ham, American & white cheddar cheese sauce. 9.95The ChickletHouse smoked chicken, American & white cheddar cheese sauce. 9.95CarolinaCarolina style pulled pork, breakfast sausage and bacon. 9.95

FOUR EGG OMELETS

BREAKFAST VITTLES

(Served with hashbrowns and choice of toast: white, wheat, marble rye, biscuit or English muffin)

Breakfast QuesadillasFlour tortilla layered with cheese, smoked corn pico, scrambled eggs and your choice of smoked chicken, Carolina pulled pork, or hickory smoked bacon, with guacamole and sour cream on the side. 8.95*The Earl of Egg SandwichesTwo extra large eggs (any style) with your choice of pit ham, slab bacon or sausage patty, American cheese on Texas toast with hashbrowns. 8.95*The Cowboy Breakfast A full half pound of our famous Texas brisket and two extra large eggs (any style), served with hashbrowns and your choice of toast. 10.95

*Biscuits and Gravy BreakfastWith two extra large eggs (any style). 8.95*Papa’s BreakfastTwo extra large eggs (any style), you choose the meat & either buttermilk pancakes, or French toast. 8.95*Grandma’s BreakfastTwo extra large eggs (any style) with your favorite side of meat & your choice of toast. 6.95The Jethro BurritoScrambled eggs with smoked sausage, hashbrowns & smoked corn pico with guacamole & sour cream, topped with cheddar cheese sauce. 9.95

The Jethro BreakfastStart with our ginormous tenderloin, top it with hashbrowns, three extra large eggs scrambled with bacon, Carolina pulled pork & pit ham, all topped with your favorite cheese & a side of toast. 14.95*Spike’s Breakfast NachosBest in Des Moines! Crispy waffle fries smothered with cheese sauce, topped with three extra large scrambled eggs with your choice of one of Jethro's amazing slow smoked meats, shredded cheese, finished with smoked corn pico, guacamole & sour cream. 9.95*Game Day BreakfastOur made from scratch biscuits and gravy, Texas style hash-browns (that 's topped with chili and cheese) and three eggs (any style). 11.95THE OINK “We dare you”SIXTEEN extra large eggs, folded with a full pound of Jethro's house smoked pit ham and a double helping of American and white cheddar cheese sauce. It may be the largest ham and cheese omelet ever! 19.95

These aren't your ordinary hashbrowns. These are

Jethro sized hashbrowns. Extra large, smothered in Jake's favorite toppings and two extra large eggs

(any style) & choice of toast. 9.95

Des Moines Our crispy hashbrowns topped with slab bacon, breakfast sausage, and pit ham. Then we smother 'em with cheddar cheese.

Jake We take Jethro's World Famous Texas brisket, pepperjack cheese, and sauteed mushrooms and onions loaded on top of our crispy hasbrowns.

Cindy Sue Cindy loves her crispy hashbrowns topped with sauteed peppers, onions, mushrooms & Swiss cheese.

Jasper’s Like a true Cajun, Jasper smothers his crispy hashbrowns with sauteed peppers, onions, andouille sausage and Grandma 's gumbo.

BULLDOG BREAKFAST DOWNHOME HASH

Mushrooms Chopped Texas brisket

Diced pit ham Andouille sausage

Chopped bacon Tomato

Cheese or cheese sauce Chili

Sauteed onions Gravy

Sauteed peppers Carolina pulled pork

Hashbrown toppers (.95)*One egg 1.50

Side of meat (bacon 3, sausage patty 2, andouille 2, pit ham steak) 2.95

Side of gravy or cheese sauce .99 Side of toast, biscuit or muffin .99

Two Buttermilk Pancakes 3.00 French toast 2.50 Hash brown 2.95

(Don't forget to add hashbrowns for 1.95)

The Jethro BurritoScrambled eggs with smoked sausage, pico, sour cream, guacamole topped with cheddar cheese sauce.

12.95

Breakfast QuesadillasFlour tortillas layered with cheese, scrambled eggs and your choice of smoked chicken, Carolina pulled pork, or hickory smoked bacon, with pico, guacamole and sour cream on the side.

11.95

Spike’s Breakfast NachosCrispy waffles fries smothered with white cheddar cheese sauce, topped with three extra large eggs scrambled with your choice of one of Jethro’s amazing slow smoked meats, shredded cheese, finished with smoked corn pico, guacamole &

sour cream

$11.95

Jethro’s World Famous BrunchJethro’s World Famous BrunchEvery Saturday And Sunday 8:00am-2:00pmEvery Saturday And Sunday 8:00am-2:00pm

Meats

Bacon - Sausage - Pit Ham - Pulled Pork -

Smoked Chicken - Andouille Sausage- Brisket (+$1)

BREAKFAST VITTLES