ShortE's BBQ Menu
Welcome to ShortE's BBQ, a barbecue haven located in Johnston, Iowa. This culinary gem has rapidly gained a reputation for its mouthwatering meats and vibrant atmosphere. Patrons rave about the brisket and burnt ends, noted for their tenderness and rich flavor, while the famed Bacon Bomb—a delightful combination of sausage, jalapeño cream cheese, and cheddar wrapped in bacon—often garners high praise.
- Service: Expect attentive, friendly staff even during the busiest hours.
- Signature Sauces: The Carolina and Spicy sauces provide the perfect balance for dipping.
- Unique Sides: Savor the spicy cheesy corn, broccoli salad, and mac & cheese.
- Craft Beer: Dive into local craft beers that pair excellently with your BBQ feast.
Whether dining in or grabbing catering for an event, ShortE's BBQ delivers delicious, unforgettable flavors that keep customers coming back for more.
Starters
ShortE's Bacon Bomb
Ground sausage wrapped in smoked bacon, filled with cream cheese, cheddar cheese and jalapenos.
BBQ Nachos
Tortilla chips with your choice of one smoked meat smothered in our spicy corn sauce, pico and sour cream (burnt ends excluded).
Buffalo Nachos
Tortilla chip topped with smoked chicken, house-made cheese sauce and drizzled with buffalo sauce. Garnished with sliced jalapeno.
Burnt Ends a la Carte
6 oz. served with a drizzle of Texas sauce.
Smoked Wings
Wing sauces (limit one sauce per six wings): Carolina, Texas, Spicy BBQ, Spicy Buffalo, Thai Chili, Honey Buffalo, Parmesan/Garlic, Baja, XXX Hot and Sweet BBQ.
Pretzel Bites
Seasoned with BBQ rub or salt. Served with our house-made cheese sauce and honey mustard.
ShortE's Fries
Topped with chopped brisket or pulled pork, smothered in cheese sauce and bacon.
BBQ Quesadillas
Choice of chopped brisket, Carolina pulled pork or chicken, with cheddar cheese, bacon and Texas sauce. Pico and sour cream on the side. Sub buffalo chicken quesadilla for $1.
Cheese Curds
Regular or Buffalo, with ranch or BBQ ranch.
BBQ Salad
Topped with your choice of any of our smoked meats. Burnt ends extra.
BBQ Chef Salad
Topped with smoked turkey and ham.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Topped with chopped chicken tossed with Buffalo sauce.
Avocado Chicken & Turkey Salad
Topped with avocado, corn pico, smoked chopped chicken and turkey.
Green Stuff
Colossal BBQ Sandwiches
Beefmaster
Sliced brisket, chopped brisket, burnt ends and Texas sauce.
The Douger
Turkey, Carolina pulled pork, bacon, coleslaw, pickled red onions and baja sauce.
Pitboss
Chopped brisket, Carolina pulled pork, bacon, sausage, coleslaw and cheesy corn.
Texas Mike
Sliced brisket, chopped brisket, bacon, cheesy corn and BBQ beans.
Texas Club
Sliced brisket, sliced turkey, sliced ham and bacon.
Mac Attack
Served open faced. Pulled pork, chopped brisket and mac & cheese, topped with bacon and a drizzle of Texas sauce.
Pitmaster
Smoked chopped chicken, turkey, Carolina pulled pork and coleslaw.
Porkmaster
Carolina pulled pork, ham, sausage and bacon.
Smoked Cuban
Carolina pulled pork, ham, sliced pickles, mustard and Swiss cheese.
Turkey Baja
Sliced turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions and baja sauce.
ShortE's Club
Sliced turkey, chicken, ham, bacon, shredded lettuce and tomato.
ShortE's en Fuego
Chopped brisket mixed with spicy BBQ sauce, sausage bacon, diced jalapenos, topped with XXX sauce.
The Rattlesnake
Chopped chicken, sausage, diced jalapenos, topped with XXX sauce.
ShortE's Grilled Cheese
Add any meat for additional.
Specialty Sandwiches
Wraps
Chicken Bacon Parm
Chopped chicken, bacon, onions, tomatoes, shredded cheddar and shredded lettuce, with creamy parmesan garlic dressing.
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Chopped chicken, bacon, onions, tomatoes, shredded cheddar and shredded lettuce, with ranch dressing.
Avocado Turkey & Chicken
Chopped chicken, turkey, bacon, avocado, corn pico, shredded cheddar and shredded lettuce, with baja sauce.
Buffalo Chicken
Chopped chicken, bacon, onions, tomatoes, shredded cheddar and shredded lettuce, with honey buffalo sauce and ranch dressing.
Chopped Brisket
Chopped brisket, cheesy corn and coleslaw, with Texas BBQ sauce.
Club Ranch
Ham, turkey, bacon, onions, tomatoes, shredded cheddar and shredded lettuce, with ranch dressing.
Carolina Pork
Carolina pulled pork, coleslaw, freshly made pico, shredded cheddar and pickled red onions, with house-made baja sauce.
Carolina Pork
Carolina pulled pork, coleslaw, freshly made pico, shredded cheddar and pickled red onions, topped with our house-made baja sauce.
Texas Brisket
Chopped brisket, bacon, cheesy corn, shredded cheddar and lettuce, topped with Texas BBQ sauce.
Baja Brisket
Chopped brisket, corn pico, lettuce, shredded cheddar and baja sauce.
Texas Heat
Chopped brisket, colesaw, pickled red onions, jalapenos, XXX sauce and baja sauce.
Chicken Avocado
Chopped chicken, avocado, corn pico, lettuce, shredded cheddar and baja sauce.
ShortE's Tacos
Choice of brisket, pulled pork or chicken taco, with lettuce, pico and shredded cheddar.
Tacos
Platters
1 Meat Platter
2 Meat Platter
Sandwich
One side.
Entree
With two sides and Texas Toast.
Sliced Brisket + One Meat
With two sides and Texas Toast.
A la Carte
Sliced Brisket
Burnt Ends
Sandwich
With one side.
Entree
With two sides and Texas Toast.
Burnt Ends + One Meat
With two sides and Texas Toast.
Rib Dinners
With choice of two sides and Texas Toast.
Rib Racks
No sides.
Ribs
Family Feat
Package 1 (Feeds 2-4)
1 pound of meat, rack of ribs or 12 wings, 2 pints of sides, and 4 pieces of Texas Toast.
Package 2 (Feeds 4-8)
2 pounds of meat, rack of ribs or 12 wings, 2 quarts of sides, and 6 pieces of Texas Toast.
Package 3 (Feeds 8-12)
3 pounds of meat, rack of ribs or 12 wings, 3 quarts of sides, and 8 pieces of Texas Toast.
Cheesy Corn
Broccoli Salad
BBQ Beans
Green Beans
Mac & Cheese
Coleslaw
Loaded Potatoes
Seasonal.
Side Salad
Corn Bread
2 pieces.
Seasoned Fries
Seasoned Tater Rounds
Sub Cheese Curds
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