Jethro’sJethro’s BBQBBQWorld FamousWorld Famous

campfire baked beansmashed potatoes with country gravymac and cheese

jalapeno cream corn

cottage cheesecoleslaw

potato saladapple sauce

sweet potato fries (+ $1) side salad (+ $2)

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

Comes with one side

Pit Master Platters Pit Ham, Carolina Pulled Pork,

Turkey, Jalapeno Sausage, Pulled Chicken, House Smoked Bourbon Bacon,

Brisket (+$1), Burnt Ends (+$2)Each dinner comes with 2 sides and a corn

muffin or Texas toast

1 meat (1/2 lb) 14.95 2 meats (1/4 lb each meat =1/2 lb total) 15.95

Brisket PlatterSlow smoked sliced brisket, chopped brisket and smoky sweet bourbon glazed burnt ends. 22.95

Family Platters1/2 Slab & Two Meat Dinner 1/2 Slab of Baby Back Ribs and 2 house smoked meats, 4 sides and corn muffins or Texas toast. 29.95

Iowa PlatterBrisket, pulled chicken, pulled pork, Jalapeno sausage and Smoked Bourbon Bacon with 4 sides and corn muffins or Texas toast. 27.95

Slow Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs

comes with two sides and a corn muffin or Texas toast

FIXIN’S FIRST Queso DipAged white cheddar and pepper jack cheese spiked with a hint of chili and lime. Served with fresh fried corn chips. 9.95 Add Chili $2 Add Smoked in House meat $4

Buster’s Shrimp Flash fried sweet gulf shrimp, buffalo style is Jethro’s favorite or pick from one of our house made sauces Half lb 14.95 Full lb 22.95

Bayou Pickle Chips Lightly breaded and flash fried crispy with chipotle ranch. 9.50

Fried Cheese SquaresAged Wisconsin white cheddar warm and gooey with chipotle ranch. 10.95 Chicken TendersCountry fried white meat tenders. Choose your favorite sauce. 13.95QuesadillasLayered with cheese, smoked chicken, pico, guacamole and sour cream. 12.95 Jethro’s Rib Taster (4 bones)Comes on a bed of fries. 12.95Jethro Jr. Sliders3 Porktastic sliders, pork tenderloin, pulled pork, ham and bacon on a slider bun. 13.95Onion Rings Sweet onions breaded and fried. Dusted in our famous rub. 10.50 Original or Waffle Fry Nachos Topped with smoked chicken and all the fixin's Regular 13.50 Waffle 14.50

TAKE THE CHALLENGEThe Jethro

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. 18.95

*Papa’s 1/2 pound Angus steak patty with

your choice of cheese; we’ll bring thelettuce, onion, tomato and pickle.13.50 *Texas Bacon BurgerTwo 1/4 pound house brisket burgers layered with Texas Bacon, American cheese and secret sauce. 15.50

*Bacon Grilled Cheese1/2 pound Angus steak patty, withthree strips of bacon and Americancheese with yummy garlic parmesanTexas toast. 15.50*BBQ Burger 1/2 pound Angus steak patty, toppedwith pulled pork tossed in Jethro’sSecret BBQ sauce, pepper jack cheeseand crispy onion strings. 14.50

Jethro’s BBQ N' Lakehouse, Your Ankeny Neighborhood Sports BarJethro’s BBQ N' Lakehouse, Your Ankeny Neighborhood Sports Bar

*Add coleslaw, sauteed onions or mushrooms + $1BBQ SandwichChoose your favorite house slow smoked meat with choice of bun or Texas toast. 10.95BBQ MeltsYour favorite house slow smoked meat, served on Texas toast with melted Swiss and American cheese. 12.95Boss HogPulled pork tossed in Jethro’s BBQ sauce with Texas bacon, crispy onion strings and pepper jack cheese. 13.50The “Better Homes and 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 cheese melted on top of Carolina pulled pork and smoked turkey” 13.95The Des Moines MeltTriple decker of pit ham, pork belly and bacon. Served on Texas toast with melted cheddar and American cheese. 15.50Brisket Bacon MeltTexas brisket, bacon, Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms and onions on griddled rye with 1000 island dressing. 14.95

JETHRO’S BIGGESTComes with one side

comes with one side*Add any additional meat or bacon for + $2

Queso FriesQueso Fries

+$4+$4

frieswaffle friesgreen beans

sweet potatoes

Amazing Slow Smoked WingsHardwood smoked, fried to a crispy finish. 10 wings 15.95 20 wings 27.95

Add 2.00 for all drummies or wings per 10

Bubba’s Boneless

Jethro's Original, Georgia Mustard, Alabama White, Garlic Parmesan, Lemon Pepper, Honey Chipotle, BBQ Rub

Hot BBQ, Carolina, Buffalo, Sriracha Dry Rub, Chili Teriyaki

Raspberry Habanero, Ghost, Hot Buffalo

ASK ABOUT OURWING SAUCE OF THE MONTH

ANGUS STEAK BURGERS

Wings Tender white meat chicken, soaked in buttermilk, flash fried crispy Half

10.95 Full 13.95

Jethro's Wing Combo Half order of Bubba’s boneless wings and 5 slow smoked wings, tossed in

your choice of sauces. 14.95

Jethro's House Made Sauces

Full slab 27.95 1/2 slab 19 .95

Ribs and Boneless Combo1/2 slab of baby back ribs and a 1/2 order of bubba's boneless wings. 26.95

Ribs and Burnt Ends Combo1/2 slab of baby back ribs and smoky sweet bourbon glazed burnt ends. 27.95

THE EARL OF SANDWICH

*The World Famous Adam EmmeneckerAs seen on "Man vs. Food"

Pork tenderloin, Angus steak burger,Texas brisket, bacon, fried cheese,buffalo chicken tenders, and cheesesauce 27.95

HOMEMADE DESSERT

Buster’s Chocolate Cake 8.95

1/2 Chocolate Cake 5.95

Wilma’s Fried Apple Pie 5.95

SOUP

Jake’s Spicy BBQ Steak Chili Cheese, jalapeno and sour cream. 6.95

Gramma’s Cajun Gumbo Smoked chicken and sausage with white rice 6.95

Chicken & Sausage Gumbo (Dark Roux is Hard to Deux)A Cajun Classic. Start with dark roux and vegetables. Add Jalapeno sausage and smoked chicken, a pile of steaming white rice. 14.95 (Add shrimp $4)

Smokehouse Jambalaya (Jethro’s Smokes it to make it special) Ripe plum tomatoes simmered down with smoked Gulf Shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage and white nice rice to make this Spicy Creole Creation. 17.95

Red Beans and Nice Rice (A Louisiana Tradition) Red beans with andouille sausage, pit ham, and bacon over white nice rice. 13.95

Atlantic Salmon (Fresh Fish and Fun)Jesse Bob rubs Atlantic Salmon with his magical spice and blackens the 6oz filet to perfection, served with two sides and choice of bread. 19.95

Jessie Bob’s Creole Pasta Smoked chicken,spicy jalapeno sausage smothered in creole cream sauce tossed with pigtail pasta, topped with parmesan cheese. 17.95 (Add shrimp $4)

Wisconsin Smoke House Mac-a-Noodle and CheeseWisconsin white cheddar, sharp cheddar, colby jack and parmesan, hickory smoked bacon, cherrywood smoked pit ham and sprinkles Shake n’ Bake crumbs to create the ultimate pigtail pasta treat. 17.95

Fried Shrimp Dinner (Blackened or Fried) 1/2 lb of Buster’s shrimp, flash fried crispy, tossed with your choice of sauce. Served with two made from scratch sides. 16.95 Full pound +$6

CAJUN DINNERS

Jethro’s Weekend BrunchJethro’s Weekend Brunch

Every Saturday And Sunday Every Saturday And Sunday 11am-2pm11am-2pm

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

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)

side salad (+ $2)

fried pickles (+ $2)

onion rings (+ $2)

Jethro's Housemade Dressings

Blue CheeseChipotle Ranch

FrenchCranberry Vinaigrette

Honey Mustard Ranch

1000 IslandFat Free ItalianCreamy Italian

The Jethro Burrito

Scrambled eggs with smoked sausage, pico, sour cream,

guacamole topped with cheddar cheese sauce.

11.95

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 Nachos Crispy waffles fries with white cheddar cheese sauce, three

extra large eggs scrambled with your choice of one of Jethro’s amazing slow smoked meats,

shredded cheese, finished with pico, guacamole, sour cream.

11.95

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

Consult your physician or public health official for further information.

Chicken Finger Grilled Cheese Three handbreaded all white meat chicken fingers smothered with ranch, crispy bacon, american and swiss cheese on garlic parmesan Texas toast. 14.95

Pork Tenderloin (Iowa’s favorite way to eat pork)Giant Iowa tenderloin pounded flat and fried crispy, served with onion and pickle. 12.95Roscoe’s Buffalo Chicken WrapBuffalo boneless wings, crisp lettuce, tossed in blue cheese or ranch dressing. 13.95The Really Big Club (Inches Make a Champion)Piled high with smoked ham, turkey and thick slab bacon on Texas toast with Swiss and cheddar cheeses, lettuce, tomato and mayo. 14.95Texas Dip (No French Spoken Here)Chopped Texas brisket, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions and BBQ jus. 13.95

Green Stuff

Sally Sue Southwestern SaladSmoked chicken, cheddar and Jack cheeses, black bean corn salsa, pico, guacamole, and sour cream, with chipotle ranch dressing served in a crispy taco shell 14.95Becky Sue’s Crispy BBQ Chicken SaladServed with tangy honey mustard dressing, topped with Jethro’s BBQ coated boneless wings, tomatoes, onions and cheese. 14.95Southside Salad Crisp greens, tossed with creamy Italian dressing, pepperoncini, croutons and mozzarella cheese. 7.95

Queso FriesQueso Fries+$4+$4

Cajun Sampler Platter (All of Jessie Bob’s Cajun Creole Creations) Smokehouse Jambalaya, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Red Beans and

Nice White Rice 18.95

Each dinner comes with a corn muffin or Texas toast