Best BBQ in Des Moines

[TRZA]

Some local BBQ places serve homemade tenderloins too. Its real tough to pass up on pulled pork, but some places will top the sandwich so I don't have to choose. A few places may be smoking the pork loin before breading and frying for great taste, but some may skip that step. I need to know of any more places that make homemade tenderloins.

I hope the pictures load right:

BPT from Jethro's in Des Moines:

The Jethro with 4 kinds of pork piled on top:

BPT with fried okra from Shane's Rib Shack, may be just temporary special:

The Big Pig tenderloin from KC BBQ:

Discontinued BPT from Findlay's Butcher Shop (full BBQ menu) south of downtown:

BPT with homemade chips (tossed with homemade bbq seasoning) from Cactus Bob's in Johnston:

Personally, I live close to Jethro's and Wendell's, just a few blocks from the Smoke Shack on Cottage Grove. I recommend Shane's for the patio and nice interior, Wendell's is best value, Jethro's has sports on TV. I'm not real critical of who has the bes ribs, and I don't even eat beef, the brisket at some places has so much rendered fat its like my heart beats slower after eating it.

 

[dmclone]

I made the mistake of getting the 3 meat meal. Way to much food even for me. Brisket, pulled pork, and sausage...mmmmmmmmmmmm good. Next time I'd like to try the ribs.

 

[fcmc]

Shane's Rib Shack in West Des Moines is very good. It's on University out about 126th or so I suppose. It's behind a Walgreen in a little strip mall. Very good ribs. Not great. But very good.
For great ribs, you have to go over to Rock Island. Jim's Ribs.

 

[Freebird]

Why are you teasing me with all these pics right at lunch time! :biggrin:

I have had the "big pig" at KC BBQ. Boy that is a lot of sandwich.

Some local BBQ places serve homemade tenderloins too. Its real tough to pass up on pulled pork, but some places will top the sandwich so I don't have to choose. A few places may be smoking the pork loin before breading and frying for great taste, but some may skip that step. I need to know of any more places that make homemade tenderloins.

I hope the pictures load right:

BPT from Jethro's in Des Moines:

The Jethro with 4 kinds of pork piled on top:

BPT with fried okra from Shane's Rib Shack, may be just temporary special:

The Big Pig tenderloin from KC BBQ:

Discontinued BPT from Findlay's Butcher Shop (full BBQ menu) south of downtown:

BPT with homemade chips (tossed with homemade bbq seasoning) from Cactus Bob's in Johnston:

Personally, I live close to Jethro's and Wendell's, just a few blocks from the Smoke Shack on Cottage Grove. I recommend Shane's for the patio and nice interior, Wendell's is best value, Jethro's has sports on TV. I'm not real critical of who has the bes ribs, and I don't even eat beef, the brisket at some places has so much rendered fat its like my heart beats slower after eating it.

 

[Freebird]

Is there a place in Ankeny called Bandana's? If so how is it?

Bandana's is pretty good. They are fast for lunch. Sauces on the table.

 

[Kyle]

I felt the need to resurect this thread to point out that my favorite, Woody's, is one of 4 finalists on Good Morning America Weekend's "Best Barbecue Challenge."
Woody’s Smoke Shack named finalist in ‘Good Morning America’ best barbecue challenge | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs
Here's Woody's website for those interested in going.
Woody's Smoke Shack - BBQ Catering -- Dine In -- Carry Out -- The Absolute Best!!

 

[ceeboe]

I felt the need to resurect this thread to point out that my favorite, Woody's, is one of 4 finalists on Good Morning America Weekend's "Best Barbecue Challenge."
Woody’s Smoke Shack named finalist in ‘Good Morning America’ best barbecue challenge | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs
Here's Woody's website for those interested in going.
Woody's Smoke Shack - BBQ Catering -- Dine In -- Carry Out -- The Absolute Best!!

I was trying to find this online one day and couldn't. Thank you!

 

[Al_4_State]

I felt the need to resurect this thread to point out that my favorite, Woody's, is one of 4 finalists on Good Morning America Weekend's "Best Barbecue Challenge."
Woody’s Smoke Shack named finalist in ‘Good Morning America’ best barbecue challenge | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs
Here's Woody's website for those interested in going.
Woody's Smoke Shack - BBQ Catering -- Dine In -- Carry Out -- The Absolute Best!!

I gotta try Woody's. Between Jethro's and UW's, I don't stray too far near Drake.

 

[CYdTracked]

Jethros is becoming my favorite place in DSM lately. I haven't tried it yet but I heard Kin Folks in Altoona is good and Claxton's is not bad as well.

Speaking of BBQ, I'm going to use the smoker tomorrow and try some beer can chicken and some ribs.

 

[ricochet]

Does anybody know a place that has beef ribs in Des Moines? I've been to a few BBQ places around town but so far nobody has beef ribs. There has to be someplace closer than Hickory Park.

 

[AntiSnob]

jethro's

 

[CycloneYoda]

Big Daddy's Barbeque.... Period, end of story....

Yeah, end of story if you want cruddy meat hidden behind really good sauce.

Seriously, you should not think in absolutes.

 

[PolkCityClone]

Is there a place in Ankeny called Bandana's? If so how is it?

not bad for a chain.

 

[Tarbox]

Jethro's....all other options are null and void.

 

[JonDMiller]

I cant name the folks I tried today...but I got the great assignment to be a judge at the Valley Junction BBQ contest...30 teams entered....chicken, pork loin and pork ribs were the categories.

In each category, I 'had' to try six different contestant's offering...and there were five tables...score on appearance, taste and texture....so all 30 teams in each category received scores.

So that's six pieces of BBQ chicken...I took two bites of each of that, as I am not a huge chicken guy...

THat's six pieces of pork loin, and they were not little pieces...I ate most all of those...and then six generous pork ribs...ate em clean...the longtime judges, those that do this a lot and are actually certified, estimated we put away a pound to a pound and a half.

I am good on BBQ for a while

 

[ceeboe]

I'm very anxious to try out Woody's, but for as small as it is I'm skeptical to try it during dinner times. So of course we just got back from Jethro's once again!!! Pulled pork and smoked turkey! My belly is loving me and hating me at the same time right now.

 

[ceeboe]

I cant name the folks I tried today...but I got the great assignment to be a judge at the Valley Junction BBQ contest...30 teams entered....chicken, pork loin and pork ribs were the categories.

In each category, I 'had' to try six different contestant's offering...and there were five tables...score on appearance, taste and texture....so all 30 teams in each category received scores.

So that's six pieces of BBQ chicken...I took two bites of each of that, as I am not a huge chicken guy...

THat's six pieces of pork loin, and they were not little pieces...I ate most all of those...and then six generous pork ribs...ate em clean...the longtime judges, those that do this a lot and are actually certified, estimated we put away a pound to a pound and a half.

I am good on BBQ for a while

(Homer Simpson drueling profusely...)

 

[JonDMiller]

Yeah, it was a pretty cool experience...Jethros has been my fav in DSM so far.

My all time fav is Smokestack in Martin City, down in the KC Metro...their cheesy corn is freaking unreal.

 

[ceeboe]

Yeah, it was a pretty cool experience...Jethros has been my fav in DSM so far.

My all time fav is Smokestack in Martin City, down in the KC Metro...their cheesy corn is freaking unreal.

Well then for today's celebrity fun fact...Whats Jon D Miller's favorite Jethro's dish?

 

[cybsball20]

Jethros for Pork, Flying Mango by far for Briskit.