Are you the type of person who chooses the hottest buffalo sauce when you order wings? Do you enjoy ghost pepper sauces, and think that jalapenos are an ordinary daytime snack? Well, it may be time to try the hottest Iowa food challenge around: Cactus Bob’s Showdown Challenge. You’ll have to be at least 18 to take this on – and yes, you have to sign a waiver.

Cactus Bob's BBQ Corral is a no-frills restaurant that serves up some of the best smoked meats in all of Iowa.
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They're known for being home to hundreds of hot sauces - up to 600 varieties at any given time! You can try any of them, from mild to the absolute spiciest.
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Cactus Bob's puts all of their effort into making some of the tastiest BBQ you'l ever try. Their ribs and brisket are to die for, and the homemade sides are the perfect accompaniment.
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Try their smoked wings, dry rubbed for flavor and so tender they fall off the bone.
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No BBQ stand is complete without a perfect rib recipe. Cactus Bob's has nailed it - you'll feel like you're in St. Louis!
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This down home BBQ restaurant may be most famous, though, for their spicy Showdown Challenge.
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In this outrageous Iowa food challenge, brave souls have ten minutes to finish a pulled pork sandwich smothered in their hottest sauce. It's so hot that you have to sign a waiver to participate!
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If you make it the whole ten minutes and finish the sandwich, you'll have your picture added to the Wall of Fame, but your tastebuds may never forgive you.
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Address: 5955 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131

Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.

Showdown Challenge Hours: Every other Saturday at 3 p.m. – you have to set this up in advance. Call (515) 331-0057 to let them know you plan to tackle the challenge.

For more of the most mouthwatering BBQ in the Hawkeye State, read about The 10 Best BBQ Sandwiches In Iowa And Where To Find Them.

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