Think you have what it takes to complete ‘The Emmenecker Challenge?’ You can give it a shot at several Jethro’s BBQ locations here in Iowa!
What is the Emmenecker Challenge?
The Emmenecker Challenge is named after former Drake University basketball star Adam Emmenecker, and it’s a giant burger is made up of all of Adam’s favorite foods! According to an article from the Des Moines Register, the burger consists of “a cheddar cheeseburger, bacon, brisket, fried cheese, buffalo chicken tenders and a pork tenderloin smothered in white cheddar cheese sauce and topped off with a spicy pickle.” That monstrous burger weighs in at four-pounds, which means that challengers are also required to finish one-pound of waffle fries, too.
So, how long do you have to finish all five pounds of food? Only 15 minutes! The Jethro’s BBQ website says that all winners get “a free shirt, free sandwich, and eternal glory on our wall of fame.”
And if you think 15 minutes is insane, wait until you hear what the world record is! In 2019, the Des Moines Register reported that professional competitive eater Molly Schuyler set a new record of 3 minutes, 1 second at the Jethro’s location in Ames. Anyone who can break that record wins $10,000!…