Your Johnston Neighborhood Sports Bar
The Story of JETHRO ' S Pork Chop Grill Jethro grew up deep in the hills of Southern California in a little town called Beverly Hills. Jethro lived a good life there with his extended family, as he swam and fished everyday in the Los Angeles River, and hunted in the palm tree forest with his bulldog named Jake. Jethro found it difficult to live off the land in Beverly, cause he never caught any fish and only found an occasional raccoon or possum in his gun's sight. Jake, on the other hand, was fed up with poodles. So Jethro and Jake packed their bags and headed for the Midwest, where the lakes are full of walleye and catfish, and the hickory 'n oak forest are full of wild boars. Jethro and Jake walked East during the winter of 2007. They didn't know where they were going, but they heard this buzz about a place called Iowa. The word was spreading throughout the nation of a new energy, a new spirit and a new "can do" attitude. Finally, in the spring of 2008, Jethro and Jake walked onto the Drake campus. On the first day, with the money his Uncle had given him, Jethro bought a 750 pound wood fired smoker. On the 2nd day, Jethro chopped down a hickory and an oak tree. On the 3rd day, Jethro fired up his incredible smoker and opened the doors to his new restaurant at 3100 Forest Avenue in Des Moines in April of 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, with the money he saved from his restaurant, he bought a 1,400 pound wood fired smoker, hollered for Jake and headed East up a hill to the highest spot in Iowa. There he found a city called Altoona, where horses run fast, roller coasters scream by, teams of Rams play in the grass and the biggest store he ever did see had his favorite fishing pole. Jethro 'n Jake's Smokehouse Steaks opened in 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 Creole recipes. Jasper unpacked his pots and pans and he and Jethro opened the doors to Jethro's Jambalaya in 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. His dream soon came true as he discovered a secluded lake, built his dream house, shot a moose, an elk and a mountain lion. Then he opened the doors to his very own Lake House Going North to Ankeny, Going North the rush is on. Jethro's Lake House opened in Ankeny in December 2012. One bright, sunny morning Jethro was invited to Johnston. The people liked him and his food. He liked the people. He liked the City. The City had lots of trees. It was clean. Jethro thought for a bit. He was dumbstruck to realize that with 21 million pigs in Iowa, this was the place for the one and only Pork Chop Grill. Jethro's Pork Chop grill opened in Johnston in December 2013. Jethro and his family have found a new home! They are proud as a peacock to welcome you to "Your Johnston Neighborhood Sports Bar". Jethro promises that he will serve you large quanities of his Amazing Slow Smoked Meats. Jethro is hoopin and hollerin excited to be part of the friendly city of Johnston.
WORLD FAMOUS!!
Travel Channel's "Man vs Food" ESPN' National "Fanwich" Runner-Up America 's "100 Best BBQ" Restaurants Better Homes and Gardens "Favorite BBQ" Men's Health Magazine "Manliest Restaurant in the Midwest" Travel Channel's Food Paradise "Manliest Restaurant" Discovery Channel 's "United States of Bacon" William Shatner's "Moving America Forward"
Jethro is Bi-Wingual
FIXIN’S FIRST Amazing Slow Smoked Wings Hard wood smoked, fried to a crispy finish, tossed in your choice of sauces along with a bleu cheese or ranch dressing. 10 wings 10.95 20 wings 19.95 30 wings 29.95 Add 2.00 for all drummies or wingies per 10
Bubba’s Boneless Wings Tender white meat chicken soaked in buttermilk, lightly breaded, flash fried to a crispy finish and served with your choice of sauces for dippin. Half 8.95 Full 11.95
Jethro's House Made Sauces
Jethro's Original, Georgia Mustard, Carolina, Alabama White, Garlic Parmesan, BBQ Rub, Buffalo, Chili Teriyaki, Hot BBQ, HOT!! Buffalo, Spike's, Ghost sauce and "Wing Sauce of the Month " Bayou Pickle Chips Heapin' helpin' of thin sliced pickle chips soaked in buttermilk, lightly breaded, flash fried crispy and served with chipotle ranch for some real dippin fun. 7.95
Onion Rings Sweet onions hand cut, soaked in buttermilk, lightly breaded, flash fried and dusted in our famous rub. Half 7.95 Full 9.95
Fried Cheese Squares Aged white cheddar with our special country coating, served warm and gooey with our double secret chipotle ranch. 7.95
Original Nachos Fresh fried corn chips dusted in our special rub, smothered with white cheddar sauce and shredded cheeses, topped with your choice of house smoked chicken, brisket or pulled pork and finished with smoked corn pico, guacamole and sour cream. Half 8.95 Full 10.95
Chicken Tenders Country fried boneless chicken tenders, tossed in your choice of sauce, or have it on the side for some real dippin Waffle Fry Nachos fun. 8.95 Just like our Original Nachos, we substitute waffle fries and you pick your favorite meat... finished with smoked Quesadillas Fresh flour tortillas, layered with cheese and your choice corn pico, guacamole and sour cream. Half 9.95 Full 11.95 of smoked chicken, brisket or pulled pork, with smoked corn pico, guacamole, sour cream. 8.95 Jethro’s Rib Taster (4 bones) Jethro smokes them all day; then he pours on sweet bourbon glaze and serves 'em over a bed of fries. 9.95
SOUP
Jake’s BBQ Steak Chili Large bites of aged steak and smoked beans make this chili uniquely Jethro's. Topped with cheese and sour cream. 4.95 cup 6.95 bowl
BBQ Sliders Gramma’s Gumbo Smoked chicken, pulled pork or brisket, piled high on 3 mini Smoked chicken and sausage... this stuff is spicy hot and buns, topped with cheese and fried sweet onions. 9.95 good! (No road kill in it!) 4.95 cup 6.95 bowl
campfire baked beans mashed potatoes with country gravy coleslaw jalapeno cream corn fries waffle fries
Sides green beans
cottage cheese mac and cheese potato salad candied smashed sweet potatoes
side salad (add $2) fried pickles (add $2) apple sauce onion rings (add $2) country style dressing *Add any sweet potato fries (add $1) additional side for $2 *Add a cup of gumbo or chili for $3
THE EARL OF SANDWICH Comes with one side.
BBQ Sandwiches
Pick any one of your favorite house slow smoked meats with your choice of white bread or a freshly baked bun. It comes plain, but you can get saucy at your table. 8.95
The Melts
Pick any one of your favorite house slow smoked meats, served on grilled Texas toast with melted Swiss and American cheese. 9.95 *Add cole slaw, sauteed onions or peppers $1
The “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 cheeses melted on top of Carolina pulled pork and smoked turkey." 11.95
*Add any additional meat or bacon for $2
AMAZING HOUSE SMOKED MEATS pulled pork pulled chicken smoked sausage shaved turkey brisket (add $1) point available upon request sliced pit ham BBQ, BABY BACK RIBS & CHICKEN DINNERS , 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.
Full slab 22.95 1/2 slab 1 7.95 1/2 slab & 1 meat 20.95
Jethro's World Famous Combo 1/2 slab & 5 wings 21.95
Whole Smoked Chicken 15.95 1/2 Smoked Chicken 11.95 1/2 Smoked Chicken & 1/2 slab 21.95
Dinners for 2
Dinners for 1
Full Slab Baby Back Ribs 26.95 Half Slab & 10 Wings 26.95 Half Slab & Two Meat Dinner 24.95 Half Slab & Half Chicken Dinner 24.95 Whole Smoked Chicken 23.95 Four Meat Dinner 22.95
1 meat (1/2 lb) 11.95 2 meats (1/4 lb each meat =1/2 lb total) 12.95 3 meats (1/4 lb each meat =3/4 lb total) 14.95 4 meats (1/4 lb each meat =1 lb total) 16.95
Choose 4 sides with either white bread or corn muffins
Each dinner comes with 2 sides and a corn muffin or white bread.
More than a Mouthful
JETHRO’S BIGGEST *The World Famous Adam Emmenecker (As seen on Man v. 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 our 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. Serve it with your choice of side. This could hurt you! A sandwich fit for the MVP. 24.95
The Jethro
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. 15.95
PAPA’S 1/2 POUND STEAK BURGERS
Comes with one side Add your favorite cheese (American, cheddar, Swiss or pepper jack), cole slaw, sauteed onions or peppers $1 Add any additional meat or bacon for $2 Add an additional patty $4
Papa’s
*We always start with a half pound of fresh, ground Angus steak, grilled to perfection. Choose your favorite cheese; we'll bring the lettuce, onion, tomato and pickle. 9.95 A hungry man might want a double steak burger with twice the meat and cheese. 12.95
The Spike
*Our fresh Angus steak burger, an order of thick slab bacon and bleu cheese. 11.95
The Bulldog
*Our fresh Angus steak burger topped with Texas brisket, caramelized onions, roasted peppers and aged cheddar cheese. (We're talking real food here) 11.95
The Carolina
*Our fresh Angus steak burger, topped with our Carolina style pulled pork and coleslaw. 11.95
campfire baked beans mashed potatoes with country gravy coleslaw jalapeno cream corn fries waffle fries
Sides green beans
cottage cheese mac and cheese potato salad candied smashed sweet potatoes
side salad (add $2) fried pickles (add $2) apple sauce onion rings (add $2) country style dressing *Add any sweet potato fries (add $1) additional side for $2 *Add a cup of gumbo or chili for $3
OTHER VITTLES’ (Eats, treats and specialties) Comes with one side
State Fair Pork Chop Sandwich
Pork Tenderloin
The Ricky Bobby
BBQ Smoked Chicken Philly
Campfire grilled, comes with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles... eat it your way. 12.95 Jethro serves a juicy center cut prime pork chop in crispy, flakey shake 'n bake style crispy, flakey and juicy with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. 10.95
The McSandwich
Jethro loves his shaved hickory smoked pork loin griddled and glazed, smothered with pepper jack cheese and slapped on a hoagie with sweet fried onions and pickles. 9.95
Texas Dip
(No French spoken here) thin sliced Texas brisket, smothered with melted Swiss cheese, topped with caramelized onions and a side of BBQ jus for dippin'. 10.95
It 's big as the plate! Pounded flat, then fried crispy and served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. 9.95
Jethro's house smoked pulled chicken with caramelized onions, roasted peppers and aged cheddar cheese. 9.95
The Big Beverly Hills Club
Piled high with house smoked pit ham, turkey and thick slab bacon on Texas toast with Swiss and cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo. 10.95
Fried Catfish Po Boy
Fresh from the creek, not the L.A. River, cornmeal battered and fried or Cajun blackened. 10.95
WRAPS
(No possum served here) Comes with one side
Smoked Tom Turkey Wrap
House smoked turkey, crisp lettuce, smoked corn pico and guacamole, all wrapped up in a fresh flour tortilla with a side of double secret, chipotle ranch. 9.95
Roscoe’s Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Buffalo chicken strips, crisp lettuce, dressed with bleu cheese or ranch dressing and tomatoes all wrapped up in a fresh flour tortilla. 9.95
Jethro's is Porktastic
JETHRO’S PORK CHOP GRILL FAVORITES (Campfire grilled specialties) Comes with two sides
State Fair Pork Chop
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 14.95 Double Chop 19.95
Stuffed Pork Chop
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 of redneck appetites. 18 .95
Shake n’ Bake Pork Chop
Jethro has perfected his crumbly, crunchy, country coating. He serves only the finest center cut tenderloin chop. The meat is so moist that your mouth will water with this delightful, nostalgic taste. Single Chop 12.95 Double Chop 17.95
Smoked Pork Chops
Jethro slow smokes this amazing Iowa Chop, and cuts 'em thick. When they are perfectly done, he slaps them on the campfire for that chargrilled taste that satisfies. Single Chop 15.95 Double Chop 21.95
Campfire Grilled Ribeye
This is the tastiest, the juciest and the most flavorful steak Jethro can fix ya. He cuts it by the pound. Order two if you are hungry. 22.95
Campfire Grilled Salmon
Fresh caught Atlantic salmon, campfire grilled and then glazed with Des Moines' favorite BBQ rub. 16.95
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Mama always said "bacon makes everything better," so Jethro wraps 6 jumbo shrimp with our thick cut, house smoked bacon. Then, he campfire grills and glazes them with his famous BBQ sauce. 18.95
Smoke House Mac-a-Noodle and Cheese
Jethro starts with Wisconsin white cheddar, adds sharp cheddar, colby jack and parmesan. Then he tosses in hickory smoked bacon, cherrywood smoked pit ham and sprinkles Shake n' Bake crumbs to create the ultimate pasta treat. 12.95 (no choice of side)
Catfish Dinner (available blackened)
(Not from the L.A. River) Large filets, corn meal battered and fried, with caper tartar and lemons. 13.95
Sides green beans
campfire baked beans mashed potatoes with country gravy coleslaw jalapeno cream corn fries waffle fries
cottage cheese mac and cheese potato salad candied smashed sweet potatoes
side salad (add $2) fried pickles (add $2) apple sauce onion rings (add $2) country style dressing *Add any sweet potato fries (add $1) additional side for $2 *Add a cup of gumbo or chili for $3
GREEN STUFF Jethro's House Made Dressings Bleu Cheese, Ranch, Caesar, Chipotle Ranch, French, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, BBQ Bleu Cheese, 1000 Island, Fat Free Italian State Fair Pork Chop Salad Jethro snatches his juicy State Fair chop from the campfire and serves it with romaine lettuce, bacon, smoked corn, tomatoes, and bleu cheese crumbles. He tosses it with tangy BBQ bleu cheese dressing and tops it with sweet fried onions. 13.95 Sally Sue Southwestern Crispy romaine and iceberg lettuce, with smoked chicken or brisket, cheddar and jack cheeses, pico, guacamole and sour cream. Tossed in our double secret chipolte ranch and served in a crispy taco shell. 9.95 Becky Sue’s Crispy BBQ Chicken Crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce with BBQ coated country fried chicken tenders, honey mustard dressing, tomatoes, onions and shredded cheese. 9.95
Buffalo Chicken Crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce, tossed with bleu cheese dressing, topped with buffalo chicken strips and smoked corn pico. 9.95 Cindy Sue’s Grilled Salmon Caesar Cindy loves garlic! This classic style caesar has garlicky croutons and grilled salmon. You must love garlic too... 13.95 The Beverly Hills Club Crisp greens tossed with house smoked turkey, pit ham, bacon, cheddar and Swiss cheeses and tomatoes. You pick the dressing. 9.95 From the Garden Crisp greens, tossed with your choice of dressing, tomatoes, croutons and shredded cheese. 6.95 Side salad. 3.50
DESSERT Buster's Big Chocolate Cake 8.95
1/2 Chocolate Cake 5.95
Wilma 's Fried Apple Pie (with ice cream) 5.95
SOFT DRINKS
Soda, Ice Tea, Hot Tea and Coffee 2.50 This ain't Europe! 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 & Sunday, 9:30am-2:00pm FOUR EGG OMELETS
Served with hashbrowns and choice of toast (white, wheat, marble rye, biscuit or English muffin) Bulldog Texas brisket, sauteed onions and peppers, topped with aged cheddar cheese. 9.95 The Big Texan Texas brisket, sauteed mushrooms and hashbrowns topped with Swiss cheese. 9.95 Anna Kay Sauteed mushrooms, roasted red peppers, topped with Swiss cheese. 9.95 Chicken Philly House smoked chicken, sauteed peppers and onions, smothered in white cheddar cheese sauce. 9.95
Denver Pit ham, peppers and onions. 9.95 Cajun Smoked corn pico, tomatoes, green peppers, andouille sausage, topped with pepper jack. 9.95 The Piglet Pit ham, American and white cheddar cheese sauce. 9.95 The Chicklet House smoked chicken, American and white cheddar cheese sauce. 9.95 Carolina Carolina style pulled pork, breakfast sausage and bacon. 9.95
BREAKFAST VITTLES Don't forget to add hashbrowns for 1.95
Breakfast Quesadillas Flour 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 Sandwiches Two extra large eggs (any style) with your choice of pit ham, slab bacon or sausage patty with American cheese on Texas toast. Comes with hashbrowns. 8.95 *The Cowboy Breakfast A full half pound of our famous Texas brisket and two extra large eggs (any style). Comes with hashbrowns and your choice of toast. 10.95
*Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast With two extra large eggs (any style). 8.95 *Papa’s Breakfast Two extra large eggs (any style), your choice of meat and either buttermilk pancakes or French toast. 8.95 *Grandma’s Breakfast Two extra large eggs (any style) with your favorite side of meat and your choice of toast. 6.95 The Jethro Burrito Scrambled eggs with smoked sausage, smoked corn pico, guacamole and sour cream, topped with cheddar cheese sauce. Comes with hashbrowns 9.95
BULLDOG BREAKFAST
DOWNHOME HASH
The Jethro Breakfast Start with our ginormous tenderloin, top it with hashbrowns, three extra large eggs scrambled with bacon, Carolina pulled pork and pit ham, all topped with your favorite cheese and a side of toast. 14.95 *Spike’s Breakfast Nachos Best 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 and sour cream. 9.95 *Game Day Breakfast Our made from scratch biscuits and gravy, Texas style hashbrowns (that 's topped with chili and cheese) and three eggs (any style). 11.95 THE 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) with your choice of toast.
*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 Two Pieces French toast 2.50 Hashbrowns 2.95
Des Moines Our crispy hashbrowns topped with slab bacon, breakfast sausage, and pit ham. Then we smother 'em with cheddar cheese. 9.95 Jake We load Jethro's World Famous Texas brisket, pepperjack cheese, sauteed mushrooms and onions on top of our crispy hasbrowns. 9.95 Cindy Sue Cindy loves her crispy hashbrowns topped with sauteed peppers, onions, mushrooms and Swiss cheese. 9.95 Pork Chop Hash Jethro takes his crispy griddled hasbrowns and tops them with shaved hickory smoked pork loin, pepperjack cheese, sweet fried onions and a campfire grilled state fair pork chop on a stick. 13.95
Hashbrown toppers (.95) Cheese or cheese sauce Chili Gravy Sauteed mushrooms Sauteed peppers Sauteed onions
Diced pit ham Carolina pulled pork Chopped Texas brisket Andouille sausage Chopped bacon Tomato