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Our Menu

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Jethro’s Pork Chop Grill Favorites

Campfire grilled specialties. Comes with two sides and choice of corn muffin or Texas toast

State Fair Pork Chop photo

State Fair Pork Chop

$16.95/+
This is the same “Pork Chop on a Stick” that you will find next to the Ye Old Mill at the Iowa State Fair. Tender, succulent, juicy center cut pork chop, campfire grilled | Single Chop $16.95, Double Chop $22.95
Stuffed Pork Chop photo

Stuffed Pork Chop

$19.95
This thick, double-cut chop is pulled off the campfire and then stuffed with Jethro’s secret, rich, country style dressing... add gravy if you like. This feast will tame even the biggest appetites.
Campfire Grilled Ribeye photo

Campfire Grilled Ribeye

$38.95/16 oz
This is the tastiest, the juiciest and the most flavorful steak Jethro can fix ya. He cuts it by the pound.

Campfire Grilled Salmon

$19.95
Fresh caught Atlantic salmon, campfire grilled and then glazed with Des Moines’ favorite BBQ rub.
Wisconsin Smoke House Mac-a-Noodle and Cheese photo

Wisconsin Smoke House Mac-a-Noodle and Cheese

$18.95
Wisconsin white cheddar, sharp cheddar, colby jack and parmesan, hickory smoked bacon, cherrywood smoked pit ham. Jethro sprinkles Shake n’ Bake crumbs to create the ultimate pasta treat. This is yummy!

Wings

Ask about our wing sauce of the month.

Amazing Slow Smoked Wings photo

Amazing Slow Smoked Wings

$17.95/10 wings
$29.95/20 wings
Hardwood smoked, fried to a crispy finish | Add +$2.00 for all Drummies or Wings per $10.00
Bubba’s Boneless Wings photo

Bubba’s Boneless Wings

$12.95/+
Tender white meat chicken, soaked in buttermilk, flash fried crispy | Half $12.95, Full $16.50
Jethro’s Wing Combo photo

Jethro’s Wing Combo

$18.95
Half order of Bubba’s boneless wings and 5 slow smoked wings, tossed in your choice of sauces.

Jethro's Housemade Sauces:

Hot photo

Hot

Jethro's Original | Georgia Mustard | Alabama White | Garlic Parmesan | Honey Chipotle | BBQ Rub

Medium Hot

Hot BBQ | Carolina | Buffalo | Sriracha Dry Rub | Chili Teriyaki | Korean BBQ

Very Hot

Raspberry Habanero | Ghost | Hot Buffalo

Slow Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs

Comes with two sides and a Corn Muffin or Texas Toast.

Slow Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs photo

Slow Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs

$23.95/1/2 slab
$32.95/Full slab
Ribs and Boneless Combo photo

Ribs and Boneless Combo

$27.95
1/2 slab of baby back ribs and a 1/2 order of Bubba's boneless wings

Fixin's First

Onion Rings photo

Onion Rings

$10.95
Sweet onions, breaded and fried. Dusted in our famous rub.

Queso Dip with Endless Chips

$12.00
Aged white cheddar and pepper jack cheese spiked with a hint of chili and lime. Served with fresh fried corn chips | Add Chili +$2.00 | Add Smoked in House Meat +$4.00
Bayou Pickle Chips photo

Bayou Pickle Chips

$10.50
Lightly breaded and flash fried crispy with chipotle ranch.
Fried Cheese Squares photo

Fried Cheese Squares

$10.95
Aged Wisconsin white cheddar, warm and gooey with chipotle ranch.

Chicken Tenders

$13.95
Country fried white meat tenders. Choose your favorite sauce.

Quesadillas

$13.95
Layered with cheese, smoked chicken, pico, guacamole and sour cream.

Jethro’s Rib Taster

$19.95/6 bones
Comes on a bed of fries.
Texas Bacon Burger Sliders photo

Texas Bacon Burger Sliders

$15.00
New | House brisket burgers, topped with Texas bacon, American cheese, and secret sauce.
Original Nachos photo

Original Nachos

$14.95
Topped with smoked chicken and all the fixins'

Waffle Fry Nachos

$15.95
Topped with smoked chicken and all the fixins'

Angus Steak Burgers

Comes with one side.

*Papa’s photo

*Papa’s

$14.95
1/2 pound Angus steak patty with your choice of cheese; we’ll bring the lettuce, onion, tomato and pickle.

*The Juicy Jethro

$15.50
New | 1/2 pound cheese stuffed pork patty, topped with caramelized onions, pickles, and Jethro's Secret BBQ sauce. Yummy!
*Bacon Grilled Cheese photo

*Bacon Grilled Cheese

$16.50
1/2 pound Angus steak patty, with three strips of bacon and American cheese with yummy garlic parmesan Texas toast.
*BBQ Bulldog Burger photo

*BBQ Bulldog Burger

$16.00
1/2 pound Angus steak patty, topped with sliced brisket, cheddar cheese, sauteed green peppers and onions, and topped with Jethro's Secret BBQ Sauce.

Pit Master Platters

Each dinner comes with 2 sides and a Corn Muffin or Texas toast.

One Meat BBQ Dinner photo

One Meat BBQ Dinner

$15.95
Choose your favorite house smoked meat: pit ham, Carolina pulled pork, turkey, jalapeño sausage, pulled chicken, house smoked bourbon bacon, brisket (+$2), burnt ends ($+2). Comes with two sides and a corn muffin or Texas toast.

Two Meat BBQ Dinner

$16.95
Choose two of your favorite house smoked meats: pit ham, Carolina pulled pork, turkey, jalapeño sausage, pulled chicken, house smoked bourbon bacon, brisket (+$2), burnt ends ($+2). Comes with two sides and a corn muffin or Texas toast.

Brisket Platter

$24.95
Slow smoked sliced brisket, chopped brisket and smoky sweet bourbon glazed burnt ends.

Family Platters

1/2 Slab & Two Meat Dinner photo

1/2 Slab & Two Meat Dinner

$34.95
1/2 Slab of Baby Back Ribs and 2 house smoked meats, 4 sides and corn muffins or Texas toast.
Iowa Platter photo

Iowa Platter

$27.95
Brisket, pulled chicken, pulled pork, jalapeno sausage and smoked bourbon bacon with 4 sides and corn muffins or Texas toast.

The Earl of Sandwich

Comes with one side | Add any Additional Meat or Bacon for +$3.00 | Add Coleslaw, Sauteed Onions or Mushrooms +$2.00

BBQ Sandwich photo

BBQ Sandwich

$10.95
Choose your favorite house slow smoked meat with choice of Texas toast or bun.
Boss Hog photo

Boss Hog

$13.95
Pulled pork tossed in Jethro’s BBQ sauce with Texas bacon, crispy onion strings and pepper jack cheese.
The Ragin' Cajun photo

The Ragin' Cajun

$14.95
New | 1/2 pound blackened pork tenderloin, topped with pepper jack cheese, smoked pulled pork and spicy andouille sausage, all slathered in our Cajun Creole sauce.
BBQ Melt photo

BBQ Melt

$13.95
Your favorite house slow smoked meat, served on Texas toast with melted Swiss and American cheese.

The “Better Homes and Gardens” Melt

$14.50
“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 cheese melted on top of Carolina pulled pork and smoked turkey"

Stockyard Special

$15.50
Sliced Texas brisket, burnt ends, caramelized onions, and cheddar bacon cheese on a toasted bun.

Other Vittles’

(eats, treats and specialties) Comes with one side.

Chicken Finger Grilled Cheese photo

Chicken Finger Grilled Cheese

$15.95
New | Three handbreaded all white meat chicken fingers smothered with ranch, crispy bacon, American and Swiss cheese on garlic parmesan Texas toast.
Pork Tenderloin photo

Pork Tenderloin

$13.95
Iowa’s favorite way to eat pork | Giant Iowa tenderloin pounded flat and fried crispy, served with onion and pickle.
Roscoe’s Buffalo Chicken Wrap photo

Roscoe’s Buffalo Chicken Wrap

$14.95
Buffalo boneless wings, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, tossed in blue cheese or ranch dressing.

BBQ Burrito

$14.95
Jumbo tortilla stuffed with southwestern rice, grilled onions and green peppers, pulled pork, brisket, black bean salsa, pico, guacamole, and queso. Served with a side of house salsa.

Jethro's Biggest

Comes with one side

*The World Famous Adam Emmenecker photo

*The World Famous Adam Emmenecker

$35.95
As seen on "Man Vs. Food" | Pork tenderloin, angus steak burger, Texas brisket, bacon, fried cheese, buffalo chicken tenders and cheese sauce.

The Jethro

$19.95
As seen on the "Food Network" | It is porktastic and 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.

Made From Scratch Sides

Campfire Baked Beans

Mashed Potatoes with Country Gravy

Mac and Cheese

Jalapeno Cream Corn

Cottage Cheese

Coleslaw

Potato Salad

Apple Sauce

Fries

Waffle Fries

Green Beans

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato Fries

+$1.00

Side Salad

+$2.00

Fried Pickles

+$2.00

Onion Rings

+$2.00

BBQ Fries

+$5.00

Jethro's Housemade Dressings

Blue Cheese

Chipotle Ranch

French

Cranberry Vinaigrette

Honey Mustard

Ranch

1000 Island

Fat Free Italian

Creamy Italian

Green Stuff

Sally Sue Southwestern Salad

$14.95
Smoked chicken, cheddar and Jack cheeses, black bean and corn salsa, pico, guacamole, and sour cream, with chipotle ranch dressing served in a crispy taco shell

Becky Sue’s Crispy BBQ Chicken Salad

$14.95
Served with tangy honey mustard dressing, topped with Jethro’s BBQ coated boneless wings, tomatoes, onions and cheese.
Southside Salad photo

Southside Salad

$8.95
New | Crisp greens, tossed with creamy Italian dressing, pepperoncini, croutons and mozzarella cheese.

Homemade Dessert

Buster’s Chocolate Cake

$9.95

1/2 Chocolate Cake

$6.95

Wilma’s Fried Apple Pie

$5.95

Every Saturday Every Saturday And Sunday 11am-2pm

Menu

*Add hash browns to any breakfast for $2.95

The Jethro Burrito

$13.95
Scrambled eggs with smoked sausage, pico, sour cream, guacamole topped with cheddar cheese sauce.

Hillbilly Breakfast

$15.95
Two eggs any style, with your favorite meat, hashbrowns and toast.

Stuffed French Toast

$13.95
Two slices of strawberry jam stuffed French toast with a side of bacon or your favorite smoked meat.

Free local delivery with orders of $500 or more | Groups of 50 or more or groups with special requests may require 48 hour notice | Payment due at time of delivery | 25% Of your total bill will be charged if canceled less than 48 hours in advance | Service staff available at an additional charge

Menu

Build Your Own Buffet Meal

Choose two of your favorite slow smoked meats. Comes with two sides and choice of Texas bread, fresh baked buns or corn muffins.

Build Your Own Sandwich

$12.95/pp
Choose your favorite slow smoked meat. Comes with one side and fresh baked buns.

Deluxe Meal

$18.95/pp
Choose two of your favorite slow smoked meats. Comes with two sides, garden salad. Includes choice of Texas bread, fresh baked buns or corn muffins.

Jethro’s BBQ Buffet

$23.95/pp
Choose your favorite slow smoked meat. Comes with wings and baby back ribs. Includes choice of two sides, and Texas bread, fresh baked buns or corn muffins.

Slow Smoked Meats

Pulled Pork...Pulled Chicken...Shaved Smoked Turkey...Smoked Sausage...Shaved Pit Ham | Chopped or Sliced Texas Brisket | add $2 per person

Sides

Candied Smashed Sweet Potatoes...Mac & Cheese...Campfire Baked Beans...Cottage ...Cheese...Potato Salad...Green Beans...Applesauce...Coleslaw...Jalapeno Cream Corn...Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Additional Choices

Substitute Texas Brisket $2 per person | Double the meat $6 per person | Extra Sides $3 per person | Upgrade to Premium Side $4 per person | Extra Premium Side $4 per person | Garden Salad $2 per person | Brownies or Cookies $2 per person | Corn Muffins $.75 per person | Bottled Water $2 each | 20oz Bottle of Soda $3 | Disposable Chafing Dishes and Sternos $13.00 per set

Catering a la Carte

SLOW SMOKED MEATS:

Meats

$15.95/a pound
Pulled Chicken | Shaved Smoked Turkey | Smoked Sausage | Shaved Pit Ham | Chopped or Sliced Texas Brisket | add $4 per pound (one pound makes 3-4 sandwiches)

World Famous Baby Back Ribs

$30.95/full rack

Slow Smoked Wings

$37.95/25 wings

Boneless Wings

$32.95/1/2 pan
$57.95/full pan

SIDES:

Candied Smashed Sweet Potatoes

$18.95/half gallon
$34.95/full gallon

Mac & Cheese

$18.95/half gallon
$34.95/full gallon

Campfire Baked Beans

$18.95/half gallon
$34.95/full gallon

Cottage Cheese

$18.95/half gallon
$34.95

Potato Salad

$18.95/half gallon
$34.95/full gallon

Green Beans

$18.95/half gallon
$34.95/full gallon

Applesauce

$18.95/half gallon
$34.95/full gallon

Coleslaw

$18.95/half gallon
$34.95/full gallon

Jalapeno Cream Corn

$18.95/half gallon
$34.95/full gallon

Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

$18.95/half gallon
$34.95/full gallon

PREMIUM SIDES:

BBQ Steak Chili

$29.95/half gallon
$50.95/full gallon

Red Beans and Rice

$29.95/half gallon
$50.95/full gallon

Jambalaya

$44.95/half gallon
$64.95/full gallon

Smokehouse Gumbo

$44.95/half gallon
$64.95/full gallon

Creole Pasta

$44.95/half gallon
$64.95/full gallon

GARDEN SALAD:

Garden Salad

$19.95/half
$29.95/full
With Dressing | Half Salad serves 10-15 people ~ Full Salad serves 20-30 people

BREAD:

Bread

$0.75/+
Corn Muffins $.75 each | Buns $4.95 per pack of 8 | Texas Toast $4.95 per loaf | Slider Buns $4.95 per pack of 12

COOKIES OR BROWNIES:

Cookies or Brownies

$2.00/each

EXTRA:

Extra BBQ Sauce

$3.50/sm each
$5.50/lg each

BEVERAGES:

Bottle Soda

$3.00/20 oz each

Bottled Water

$2.00/each

Disposable Chafing Dishes and Sternos

$13.00/per set

BBQ Buffet

$19.95 per person

Choice of Two Meats:

Pulled Pork | Pulled Chicken | Shaved Smoked Turkey | Shaved Pit Ham | Chopped Texas Brisket +$2.00 / per person

Choice of Two Sides:

Campfire Baked Beans | Mac & Cheese | Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | Coleslaw | Jalapeno Creamed Corn | Cottage Cheese | Green Beans | Applesauce | Potato Salad | Candied Smashed Sweet Potatoes | Garden Salad +$2.00/per person

Choice of Sandwich:

Buns or Slider Buns

Choice of Cookies or Brownies

Corn Muffin with Butter & Honey

Wingtastic Buffet

$21.95 per person

Includes:

Slow-Smoked Traditional Wings

Tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with ranch and blue cheese dressing, carrots and celery.

Bubba's Boneless Wings

Tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with ranch and blue cheese dressing, carrots and celery

Choose Two Sides:

Campire Baked Beans | Mac & Cheese | Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | Coleslaw | Jalapeno Creamed Corn | Cottage Cheese | Green Beans | Applesauce | Potato Salad | Candied Smashed Sweet Potatoes.

Fresh Garden Salad

With choice of two dressings

Choice of Cookies or Brownies

Jethro's Ultimate Buffet

$22.95 per person

Choice of One Meat:

Pulled Pork | Pulled Chicken | Shaved Smoked Turkey | Shaved Pit Ham | Chopped Texas Brisket +$2.00 extra/per person

Boneless Wings

Tossed in your choice of sauce, served with ranch and blue cheese

Choice of Two Sides:

Campire Baked Beans | Mac & Cheese | Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | Coleslaw | Jalapeno Creamed Corn | Cottage Cheese | Green Beans | Applesauce | Potato Salad | Candied Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Fresh Garden Salad

With choice of two dressings

Choice of Cookies or Brownies

Corn Muffin with Butter & Honey

Jethro's BBQ Favorites Buffet

$25.95 per person

Choice of One Meat:

Pulled Pork | Pulled Chicken | Shaved Smoked Turkey | Shaved Pit Ham | Chopped Texas Brisket +$2.00 extra/per person

Slow Smoked Tradditional Wings

Tossed in your choice of sauce, served with ranch and blue cheese

Sliced Pork Baby Back Ribs

Choice of Two Sides:

Campire Baked Beans | Mac & Cheese | Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | Coleslaw | Jalapeno Creamed Corn | Cottage Cheese | Green Beans | Applesauce | Potato Salad | Candied Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Corn Muffin with Butter & Honey

Choice of Cookies or Brownies

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