Your Southside Neighborhood Sports Bar

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.

WORLD FAMOUS!! Travel Channel’s “Man vs Food” ESPN’s National “Fanwich” Runner-Up America’s “100 Best BBQ” RestaurantsJanuary 2020 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” Jethro is Bi-Wingual

Our food is made from scratch. Freshness is never compromised. FIXIN’S FIRST Jethro’s Wing Combo Half 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 Amazing Slow Smoked Wings Bubba’s Boneless Wings Hard wood smoked, fried to a crispy finish, tossed in your choice of sauces Tender white meat chicken soaked in with a blue cheese or ranch dressing. buttermilk, lightly breaded, flash fried to a 10 wings 13.95 20 wings 25.95 crispy finish and served with your choice of sauces for dippin’. Half 9.95 Full 12.95 Add 2.00 for all drummies or wingies per 10

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.

Buster’s Shrimp Queso Dip Flash fried sweet shrimp, buffalo style Aged white cheddar and pepper jack are Jethro’s favorite or pick from one of cheese spiked with a hint of chili and our house made sauces. lime. Serve with fresh fried corn chips. Half lb 13.95 Full lb 20.95 7.95 Add Chili $2 Add Smoked in House meat $4 Bayou Pickle Chips Thin sliced pickle chips soaked in Texas Bacon Burger Sliders buttermilk, lightly breaded, flash fried House brisket burgers, topped with crispy and served with chipotle ranch Texas bacon, American cheese and for some real dippin’ fun. 8.50 secret sauce. 10.95 Fried Cheese Squares Aged white cheddar with our special Onion Rings country coating, served warm and Sweet onions hand cut, soaked in gooey with our double secret chipotle buttermilk, lightly breaded, flash fried ranch. and dusted in our famous rub. 8.95 9.50 Smoked Chicken Nachos Chicken Tenders Fresh fried corn chips dusted with Country fried chicken tenders, tossed in secret spice smothered with white your choice of sauce, or have it on the cheddar sauce and shredded cheeses, side for some real dippin’ fun. topped with house smoked chicken and 11.95 finished with black bean corn salsa, fresh jalapenos, pico, guacamole and sour cream. 12.50 Quesadillas Fresh flour tortillas, layered with cheese and smoked chicken, with pico, Waffle Fry Nachos guacamole and sour cream. Just like our Smoked Chicken 11.95 Nachos, but we substitute waffle fries Jethro’s Rib Taster (4 bones) smothered with white cheddar sauce Jethro smokes them all day; then he and shredded cheeses, topped with pours on sweet bourbon glaze and house smoked chicken and finished with serves ‘em with fries. black bean corn salsa, fresh jalapenos, 11.50 pico, guacamole and sour cream. 13.50 More than a Mouthful

Our food is made from scratch. Freshness is never compromised. JETHRO’S BIGGEST

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. 25.95 Remember your “Emmenecker Challenge” experience with a custom T-Shirt. All “Emmenecker Challenge” attempts must be made with waffle fries

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

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

Western Burger 1/2 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 Triple Billy Bacon Burger Abominable Blue Cheese Burger Three fresh, ground angus steak 1/2 lb Angus patty topped with patties layed with bacon, American house roast beef, creamy blue Cheese and Jethro’s Secret Sauce cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion $14.50 and pickle.

$14.50 Papa’s Burger Yeti Burger 1/2 lb Angus steak patty, grilled Crispy fried chicken breast topped to perfection. Choose your favor- with a burger patty, American ite cheese, we’ll bring the lettuce, Cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion, tomato and pickle mayo. $12.50 $13.50 AMAZING HOUSE SMOKED MEATS Jethro 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) Dinners for 1 Brisket Platter Full slab baby back ribs 25.60 Slow smoked sliced brisket, chopped 1/2 slab baby back ribs 18.60 brisket & smoky sweet burnt ends. 1 meat (1/2 lb) 13.60 20.95 2 meats (1/4 lb each meat = 1/2 lb total) 14.60 Ribs and Wings Combo Three baby back ribs & 5 wings. 19.60

Dinners for 2 Choose 4 sides Ribs and Burnt Ends Combo Half slab baby back ribs & 2 meats Three baby back ribs, and smoky sweet 26.60 burnt ends. 19.60 *Add a 1/4 pound of Jethro’s amazing house smoked meats + $4 BBQ SANDWICHES Pick 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 Boss Hog *Add coleslaw + $1 *Add additional meat or bacon + $2 Pulled 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 Chicken Pulled 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 Dishes campfire baked beans Madejalapeno creamFrom corn Scratchapple sauceSide Dishessweet potatoes mashed potatoes cottage cheese fries sweet potato fries with country gravy coleslaw waffle fries (+ $1) mac and cheese potato salad green beans side salad (+ $2) THE MELTS

The Des Moines Melt “Better Homes & Gardens” Melt Triple decker of pit smoked ham, pork belly, “Better Homes and Gardens” and bacon. Served on grilled Texas toast with Magazine’s August 2009 melted cheddar and American cheese. 14.60 Issue selected this melt as their favorite BBQ dish in Des Moines. Brisket Bacon Melt “A unique combination of Swiss and Texas brisket, bacon, Swiss cheese, sauteed American cheeses melted on top of Carolina pulled pork and mushrooms and onions on griddled rye toast smoked turkey.” 12.60 with 1000 island dressing. 13.95

SANDWICHES AND VITTLES’ Comes with one side Texas Dip No French spoken here! Chopped Texas The Big Clucker brisket, smothered with melted Swiss Chicken breast coated in Jethro’s secret cheese, topped with sweet bourbon breading and tossed with buffalo sauce, glazed onions, with a side of BBQ jus for topped with blue cheese and bacon. Served dippin’. 12.95 on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and bread & butter pickles. 13.60 Roscoe’s Buffalo Chicken Wrap Buffalo boneless wings, crisp lettuce, Tenderloin tomatoes and blue cheese or ranch It’s as big as the plate! Pounded flat, fried dressing all wrapped up in a fresh flour crispy and served on a toasted bun with tortilla. 12.60 onion and pickles. 11.95

Fried Shrimp Po Boy Buster’s shrimp, flash fried crispy, dressed Crispy Chicken wtih lettuce, tomato and remoulade. Tossed in Jethro’s secret breading and 13.95 served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, creamy mayo and bread & butter The Big Club pickles. 11.95 Piled high with smoked pit ham, hickory smoked turkey and thick slab bacon on Texas toast with Swiss and cheddar Salmon Dinner cheeses, lettuce, tomato and mayo. Cajun blackened, served with two made from 13.60 scratch sides and your choice of toast or corn muffin. 18.95 Fried Shrimp Dinner 1/2 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

Made From Scratch Side Dishes campfire baked beans jalapeno cream corn apple sauce sweet potatoes mashed potatoes cottage cheese fries sweet potato fries (+ $1) with country gravy coleslaw waffle fries side salad (+ $2) mac and cheese potato salad green beans fried pickles (+ $2) GREEN STUFF

Jethro’s House Made Dressings: Blue Cheese, Chipotle Ranch, French Cranberry Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Ranch, 1000 Island, Fat Free Italian, Orlando’s Creamy Italian

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

SOUP

Jake’s Spicy BBQ Steak Chili Gramma’s Gumbo Large bites of aged steak and smoked Smoked chicken and sausage... this stuff beans make this chili uniquely Jethro’s. is good! (No road kill in it!) 5.95 Topped with cheese, sour cream and fresh jalapenos. 5.95 HOMEMADE DESSERT

Buster’s Big Chocolate Cake Wilma’s Fried Apple Pie Layers of fudgey, gooey delight 8.95 With vanilla ice cream 5.95 1/2 piece 5.95

Made From Scratch Side Dishes campfire baked beans cottage cheese waffle fries fried pickles (+ $2) mashed potatoes coleslaw green beans onion rings (+ $2) with country gravy potato salad sweet potatoes cup of chili mac and cheese apple sauce sweet potato fries (+ $1) or gumbo (+ $2) jalapeno cream corn fries side salad (+ $2) SOFT DRINKS

Ice Tea, Hot Tea, and Coffee2.75 (Jethro gives free refills on all soft drinks) *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. Jethro’s World Famous Brunch Every Saturday And Sunday 8:00am-2:00pm BREAKFAST VITTLES

FOUR EGG OMELETS (Served with hashbrowns and choice of toast: white, wheat, marble rye, biscuit or English muffin) Bulldog Denver Texas brisket, sauteed onions & peppersThe topped Jethro with aged Pit ham, Burrito peppers and onions. 9.95 cheddar cheese. 9.95 Cajun The Big TexanScrambled eggs with Smokedsmoked corn pico, sausage, tomatoes, green peppers,pico, andouille sau- Texas brisket, sauteed mushrooms & hashbrowns topped sage, topped with pepper jack. 9.95 with Swiss cheese. 9.95 The Piglet Anna Kay sour cream, guacamolePit ham,topped American &with white cheddar cheddar cheese sauce. 9.95 Sauteed mushrooms, roasted red peppers, topped with Swiss The Chicklet cheese. 9.95 cheese sauce. House smoked chicken, American & white cheddar cheese Chicken Philly sauce. 9.95 House smoked chicken, sauteed peppers & onions smothered Carolina in white cheddar sauce. 9.95 Carolina style pulled pork, breakfast sausage and bacon. 9.95 12.95 BREAKFAST VITTLES (Don't forget to add hashbrowns for 1.95) Breakfast Quesadillas *Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Flour tortilla layered with cheese,Breakfast smoked corn pico, QuesadillasWith two extra large eggs (any style). 8.95 scrambled eggs and your choice of smoked chicken, Carolina *Papa’s Breakfast pulled pork, or hickoryFlour smoked bacon,tortillas with guacamole layered and withTwo extra cheese, large eggs (any scrambledstyle), you choose the meat & sour cream on the side. 8.95 either buttermilk pancakes, or French toast. 8.95 *The Earl of Eggeggs Sandwiches and your choice*Grandma’s of smoked Breakfast chicken, Two extra large eggs (any style) with your choice of pit ham, Two extra large eggs (any style) with your favorite side of slab bacon or sausage patty, American cheese on Texas toast meat & your choice of toast. 6.95 with hashbrowns. 8.95Carolina pulled pork, or hickory smoked bacon, The Jethro Burrito *The Cowboy withBreakfast pico, guacamole andScrambled sour eggs with cream smoked sausage, on hashbrownsthe & A full half pound of our famous Texas brisket and two extra smoked corn pico with guacamole & sour cream, topped with large eggs (any style), served with hashbrowns and your cheddar cheese sauce. 9.95 choice of toast. 10.95side. 11.95 BULLDOG BREAKFAST DOWNHOME HASH The Jethro Breakfast Jethro sized hashbrowns. Extra large, smothered in Start with our ginormous tenderloin, top it with hashbrowns, Jake's favorite toppings and two extra large eggs three extra large eggs scrambled with bacon, Carolina pulled (any style) & choice of toast. 9.95 pork & pit ham, all topped withSpike’s your favorite cheese Breakfast & a side Nachos of toast. 14.95 Des Moines *Spike’s BreakfastCrispy Nachos waffles fries smotheredOur crispy withhashbrowns white topped cheddar with slab bacon, breakfast Best in Des Moines! Crispy waffle fries smothered with sausage, and pit ham. Then we smother 'em with cheddar cheese sauce, topped with three extra large scrambled eggs cheese. with your choice of onecheese of Jethro's sauce, amazing slow topped smoked with three extra large eggs meats, shredded cheese, finished with smoked corn pico, Jake guacamole & sour cream.scrambled 9.95 with your choiceWe take Jethro's of one World Famousof Jethro’s Texas brisket, pepperjack *Game Day Breakfast cheese, and sauteed mushrooms and onions loaded on top of Our made from scratch biscuits and gravy, Texas style hash- our crispy hasbrowns. browns (that 's toppedamazing with chili and cheese)slow and smoked three eggs meats, shredded cheese, (any style). 11.95 Cindy Sue finished with smoked cornCindy loves pico, her crispy guacamole hashbrowns topped with& sauteed THE OINK “We dare you” peppers, onions, mushrooms & Swiss cheese. SIXTEEN extra large eggs, folded with a full pound of Jethro's house smoked pit ham and a double helping ofsour creamJasper’s American and white cheddar cheese sauce. It may be the Like a true Cajun, Jasper smothers his crispy largest ham and cheese omelet ever! 19.95 hashbrowns with sauteed peppers, onions, andouille sausage These aren't your ordinary hashbrowns. These are and Grandma 's gumbo. *One egg 1.50 $11.95 Side of meat (bacon 3, sausage patty 2, andouille 2, pit ham steak) 2.95 Hashbrown toppers (.95) Side of gravy or cheese sauce .99 Cheese or cheese sauce Mushrooms Side of toast, biscuit or muffin .99 Two Buttermilk Pancakes 3.00 Chili Chopped Texas brisket French toast 2.50 Sauteed onions Diced pit ham Hash brown 2.95 Meats Gravy Andouille sausage Sauteed peppers Chopped bacon Bacon - Sausage - Pit HamCarolina - pulled Pulled pork Pork -Tomato

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