The Shack In The Back BBQ Menu has become a beloved part of Kentucky’s barbecue heritage. Still, its story started humbly in 2004 when Mike and Lisa Stallings opened a small family-run smokehouse behind their home in Fairdale. What began as a backyard passion quickly grew into a full-blown destination as locals spread the word about the slow-smoked meats, friendly atmosphere, and old-school Southern hospitality.
As the restaurant expanded, so did the menu — evolving from a handful of smoked staples to a full lineup of crowd favorites, making the “Shack In The Back BBQ menu” one of the most searched terms for hungry barbecue fans nearby.
Gradually, the restaurant gained a reputation for serving hearty plates, handcrafted sides, and seasonal specials. But what many visitors don’t realize is that a secret menu also exists — a collection of off-menu creations and employee-favorites that regulars quietly rave about.
Still, nothing has ever replaced their original signature dish, the one that made the Shack famous from day one. It remains a timeless staple, even as hidden gems continue to surprise loyal fans looking for something new.
Shack In The Back BBQ Menu (Full Update Menu 2026)
Mains
Item
Note
Price
Pulled Pork
Sand. $7.99 | Meal $12.49 • Slow smoked pork capped with a bun and served with two sides of your choice
Sand. $7.99 / Meal $12.49
Turkey Rib Dinner
$21.49 / Meal • Four of our famous turkey ribs served with two sides and paired with White Lightnin’ sauce
$21.49
Chicken
Sand. $7.99 | Meal $12.49 • Your choice of chicken breast or pulled chicken served on a bun and with two sides
Sand. $7.99 / Meal $12.49
Smoked Bologna
Sand. $7.49 | Meal $11.99 • Thick sliced bologna brushed with brown sugar, honey and served with two sides of your choice
Sand. $7.49 / Meal $11.99
Beef Brisket
Sand. $9.99 | Meal $14.49 • Smoked and chopped beef brisket capped with a bun and served with two sides
Sand. $9.99 / Meal $14.49
Pork Chop Sandwich
Sand. $7.99 | Meal $12.49 • A juicy boneless chop served on a bun and with two sides of your choice
Sand. $7.99 / Meal $12.49
Smoked Sausage
Sand. $5.99 | Meal $10.99 • Homemade Andouille made with pork and spices served on a bun
Sand. $5.99 / Meal $10.99
Chicken Wings
Item
Note
Price
6 Piece Wing Meal
All meats are Gluten Free • Drums and flats rubbed in spices and slow smoked for 3 hours and tossed in our sweet sop. Get em’ in hot BBQ or buffalo style
$10.99
12 Piece Wing Meal
$16.99
6 Wings
$7.99
12 Wings
$14.99
25 Wings
$31.99
50 Wings
$54.99
100 Wings
$95.99
By the Pound
Item
Note
Price
Pulled Pork
All meats are Gluten Free w/o bun • All meat is served with 4 buns and sauce of your choice
$16.99
Pulled Chicken
$16.99
Beef Brisket
$18.99
Smoked Sausage
$13.99
Sides
$6.99
Gallon of Burgoo
$32.00
Starters
Item
Note
Price
The Hump
Our homemade chips topped with your choice of smoked meat or bacon along with tomatoes, onions, green peppers, jalapenos, and melty shredded cheese and our famous White Lightnin’ sauce
$14.99
Loaded Bubba Fries
Our crinkle cut fries tossed in our homemade rub and loaded with bacon and cheese
$14.99
Turkey Ribs (GF)
Five all white meat ribs served with our classic White Lightnin’ sauce
Fried and crispy chips served with White Lightnin’ sauce
$6.99
Loaded Skins (GF)
Four potato skins stuffed with your choice of pork, chicken, brisket or bacon and topped with shredded cheese
$10.99
Combo App (GF)
Three turkey ribs, three potato skins and three chicken wings
$18.99
Pork Rinds (GF)
Hot and poppin’ topped with our homemade rub. Get em’ loaded with your choice of smoked meat or bacon, tomatoes, onions, cheese, green peppers, and jalapenos for $8 extra
$6.99
Homestyle Sides
Item
Note
Price
Nanny’s Potato Salad
$3.49
Baked Beans
$3.49
Skillet Fried Corn
$3.49
French Fries
$3.49
Coleslaw
$3.49
Green Beans
$3.49
Burgoo
$3.49
Applesauce
$3.49
Mac + Cheese
$3.49
Homemade Chips
$3.49
Shack Samplers
Item
Note
Price
Combo #1
1/4 rack of ribs, 3 wings, and 2 small sandwiches with your choice of pork, brisket or chicken along with two homestyle side dishes
$23.99
Combo #2
1/4 rack of ribs, smoked sausage, and 2 small sandwiches with your choice of pork, brisket or chicken along with two homestyle sides
$21.99
Combo #3
2 turkey ribs, 3 chicken wings, and 2 small sandwiches with your choice of pork, brisket or chicken along with two homestyle sides
$20.99
Chicken Wings
Item
Note
Price
6 Piece Wing Meal
All meats are Gluten Free • Drums and flats rubbed in spices and slow smoked for 3 hours and tossed in our sweet sop. Get em’ in hot BBQ or buffalo style
$10.99
12 Piece Wing Meal
$16.99
6 Wings
$7.99
12 Wings
$14.99
25 Wings
$31.99
50 Wings
$54.99
100 Wings
$95.99
Baby Backs
Item
Note
Price
Quarter Rack (4 bones)
All meats are Gluten Free • Meaty, dry-rubbed and slow smoked ribs served with two homestyle sides
$15.99
Half Rack (6 bones)
$21.99
Full Rack (14-15 bones)
$29.99
Family Full Rack
A full rack of ribs (14-15 bones) along with two 1lb. side dishes
$39.99
Lil’ Bites
Item
Note
Price
Mac + Cheese
Kids meals are served with a drink and one side
$5.99
3 Chicken Tenders
$6.99
Mini Pork
$5.99
Mini Chicken
$5.99
Mini Brisket
$6.99
Kids Turkey Ribs
$9.99
Kids Ribs
$9.99
Hot Dog
$5.99
Homemade Desserts
Item
Note
Price
Banana Pudding
$3.49
Chocolate Pie
$4.99
Peanut Butter Pie
$4.99
Chess Bar
$3.99
Whole Pie
$17.00
Sauce Bottles + Pickles Jars
Item
Note
Price
Sauce Bottles + Pickles Jars
Sweet BBQ, Hot BBQ, Tangy, *Sweet Sop & *White Lightnin’
