Barrel Smoke BBQ

109 N. Main Street

Templeton, Iowa (712) 790-7625

Sunday and Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday & Saturday: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

After a long day of riding, we decided to swing through Templeton and grab some barbeque before calling it quits for the day. We walked through the door of The Still/ Barrel Smoke BBQ, and to our surprise Vernon’s mom and dad were sitting talking to some friends. We pulled up chairs at a table, and Richard and Myrna joined us for a drink. We asked if they were planning on eating as well, so the four of us decided to make this WRTE a group effort.

I grabbed us some menus, and Richard and Myrna told us what they have enjoyed off the menu on previous visits. After a little indecisiveness and a lot of getting off track, Richard and I walked over to the ordering window to place orders for the table. We continued our visiting while we waited for our supper to be prepared. It didn’t take long, and we were covering the table with delicious smelling barbeque.

Richard ordered a half rack of ribs. The basket of perfectly tender ribs arrived nicely sauced and were the definition of smoked pork perfection. Easy to come off the bone, but not over-done, these ribs really hit the spot. Myrna Opted for the French dip sandwich this time, though she says that she has been known to order the brisket nachos, which are delicious as well. The sandwich was an artisan sausage roll piled high with tender smoked brisket and smoked provolone cheese served with a side of homemade au ju for dipping.

Since we had never been there before, Vernon and I opted for sampler platters so we could try as many options as possible. Each sampler comes with your choice of 3 meats and 2 sides. Vernon ordered the brisket, turkey, and smoked sausage. For his sides he got beans and potato salad. The turkey and brisket were juicy and tender; the sausage was smoky and had a nice snap when you bit into it. The beans were smoky with chunks of delicious bacon throughout and the potato salad was a cool, refreshing compliment to the rest of his meal. I also chose the sausage and brisket, but as my third meat I opted for the pulled pork. It was tender and flavorful, with just a slight hint of brown sugar as a back note…the perfect kind of pork to pile high on a bun. My sides were southern green beans and cheesy potatoes. The green beans had bacon and a hint of vinegar, just the way I like them. And the cheesy potatoes were creamy potato heaven, and really paired well with the pulled pork.

There are quite a few other options on the menu for sandwiches, wings, and even pork loin so I have a feeling we will be back to try some more. Besides, it is just down the street from the in-laws place, and it is always nice to sit and visit with them. Thanks for the delicious supper Barrel Smoke BBQ (and Rich and Myrna). So, next time you are in the Templeton area, be sure to swing by Barrel Smoke BBQ and The Still…grab a cold one, some good grub, and be sure to tell them Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa sent you!

See you on the road!

Melanie Schwarte

If you have a WRTE location for us to visit, please let me know at Melanie@ thunderroadsiowa.com

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A woman walks out of the shower, winks at her boyfriend, and says, “Honey, I shaved myself down there. Do you know what that means?” The boyfriend says, “Yeah, it means the drain is clogged again.”

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What do a pizza delivery man and a gynecologist have in common? They both get close enough to smell the goods, but if they eat it they’ll be in trouble.

What do you call two lesbians in a closet? A liquor cabinet.

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The submarine sandwich shop by my work had moved to a new location and was replaced with an adult sex shop. I didn’t realize it until one day I walked in and asked for a 12-inch salami on an Italian.

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What do you call a guy who starts an adult entertainment business? An Entreporneur

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