Good call. I immediately ignore anyone’s advice on all topics that say this sentence: “Jethro’s BBQ is amazing.” And that was before I knew he was a total phuck up.
Jethro's... Am I wrong?
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Good call. I immediately ignore anyone’s advice on all topics that say this sentence: “Jethro’s BBQ is amazing.” And that was before I knew he was a total phuck up.
It's not that bad imo.
Like most BBQ joints they do some things well, but not everything. I've been to Jack Stacks in KC, which gets pretty strong reviews, but I didn't think it was better than Jethro's. I haven't been to Up In Smoke, but I've heard that's the best BBQ around at the moment
At Jethro's, stay away from the ribs and burnt ends, the brisket Sammy, wings, and sides are all legit and well portioned.
And his gimmicks have catered to those interested in quantity not quality.......The Adam Emmeneker. Jumping on his season of fame and offering a reward to down this garbage can sandwich.....And portions to fill up even the fattest Iowayan. Thats the trick. When this guy comes in from the sticks - give him quadruple portions and a cold Busch Latte and he’s yours forever.
And who do the fatties worship? The professional eating champions. So then the owner hires a female eating champion to come in and tackle his monster sammy.
As I said before....the guy is a nut job....not an idiot.
Hit Corn Bread in Ames for the best bbq with weighted meat selections for pork shoulder, burnt ends, brisket, turkey, chicken, and sausage. Sides are good.
Up in Smoke has good meats too. Just not as good in CB. Regarding Jethro’s, I’d go with the bone in wings w/ dry rub or boneless wings for their meat selection as the best options.
Smokey D’s has good burnt ends, brisket, and pulled pork. Their mac n cheese is the best in the metro. Really good apple dessert too.
I ate there a couple times when I lived in Ankeny. Also was not impressed.
BBQ Showdown on Netflix season 2 winner is an Iowa Native. Loved that dude, every chance he got to call himself an "Iowa Boy" or use the "back home in Iowa" he could.
Agreed, I am so over blue-haired non binary 2 spirit people but god damn it they make solid coffee when I'm to lazy to make it myself.
Then your KC friends haven’t had Jack Stack, Q39, Arthur Bryant’s, Gate’s, or OK Joe’s. All are better than what Jethro’s has to offer.
He loves them all partner….he just likes Jethro’s the best. Used to have his BB team eat at Jethro’s on their trips to central Ioway….
Burnt end sammy is awesome. Not my favorite unless I want wings with bbq rub.
A friend of mine used to live near the one in I think W. des moines or something. never tried it, he used to tell me to but I never did. BBQ in iowa usually is not good to me since I live 16 minutes from the bbq capital of texas and have all the best right here
I have eaten at the smoky d's about two or three times, the one by the brass armadillo antique mall. not impressed. the chicken fried steak was fair but not great if I recall correctly. side dishes not good.
But then OiT, where you live in Texas, the economy is shambles.
Smokey Ds all day over Jethros for in the metro. If I am forced to go to Jethros I prefer to go to the one on 22nd for breakfast they have some decent options there or get the wings they have good wings.
No one deserves it more than you asshole Texans. Here’s to another 5-6 million illegals! You all deserve each and every one of them.,
