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SMOKED DAILY • SMALL BATCH BARBECUE • PITMASTER CRAFTED • LOCAL HERITAGE •

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CRUISE FAMILY
SMOKEHOUSE

Savor the bold flavors of our traditional wood-fired barbecue and small-batch smoked meats, crafted with love and a century of pitmaster secrets.

OUR BARBECUE

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16-HOUR SMOKED BRISKET

Our signature USDA prime beef, hand-rubbed with salt and pepper, smoked over post oak until butter-tender.

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BABY BACK RIBS

Compart Family Farms pork ribs, dry-rubbed and glazed with our signature house sauce for a perfect bite.

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PORK LOIN

Slow-smoked pork shoulder, seasoned with our tangy vinegar-based mop sauce.

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TOMAHAWK STEAK

Our signature aged tomahawk steak is slow-smoked over seasoned hickory and oak, building a deep bark on the outside while keeping the center rich, tender, and buttery. Each steak is hand-trimmed, dry-rubbed with our house spices, and smoked low and slow before it’s kissed by high heat for a perfect crust. Finished with a rest to lock in every drop of juice, this show-stopping cut delivers bold smoke, big flavor, and a true steakhouse experience.

SMOKED MAC & CHEESE

Cavatappi pasta folded into a three-cheese blend and finished in the smoker for a hint of wood fire.

TEXAS PIT BEANS

Deeply savory beans simmered with dark molasses, and onions.

The Cruise Family Legacy

Long nights, low fires, real smoke

Our story didn't start in a kitchen; it started under the stars. For generations, the Cruise family has believed that the finest barbecue is a labor of patience. We were raised on the smell of hickory and the discipline of a low fire that never goes out.

Every brisket and rib rack we serve undergoes a minimum 16-hour overnight session. We use only aged hickory and oak, tending the pits by hand to ensure the smoke is clean and the heat is steady. Because at the end of the day, quality simply cannot be rushed.

OUR FEATURED SEASONINGS

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CUSTOM SPG

A bold, smoky blend of paprika, garlic, and coarse sea salt designed to create the perfect brisket bark.

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FIRE & FLAVOR

A crowd-pleasing blend of brown sugar, chili pepper, and natural hickory smoke with some heat, perfect for ribs.

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SWEET FLAME

For those who love the heat. A spicy blend of smoked ghost peppers, black pepper, and toasted onion.

MORE SEASONINGS

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COMFORT BLEND

A warm, cozy infusion of hickory-smoked pepper and sea salt perfect for everyday grilling and hearty comfort food.

LOCATION

12335 Co Rd E45, Olin, IA, United States, 52320

HOURS

MON- THU: 11AM - 9PM
FRI - SAT: 11AM - 10PM
SUN: 12PM - 8PM
 

CONTACT

Inquiries & Catering:
(319)-213-3188
cruisefamilysmokehouse1@gmail.com

SMOKED DAILY • FAMILY OWNED • AUTHENTIC BBQ

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