Why Smokey Blu’s?

Because we’re all about real smoked flavor, premium ingredients, and treating every customer like family. No shortcuts, no fillers—just handcrafted jerky the way it should be. Here’s the story behind the name…

Why Smokey?

We chose “Smokey” to shout one thing loud and clear: Our jerky is smoked, not dehydrated.

Most our competitors jerky? It’s dehydrated—quick, cheap, and often tough like old shoe leather. Dry, cracked, and disappointing when you’re craving something truly satisfying.

Smoked jerky is different. The slow hickory smoke seals in the juices, infusing rich flavor while keeping every bite moist, chewy, and downright addictive—like decadent meat licorice you can’t stop eating.

Quality over quantity, every time.

(Insert image: Side-by-side comparison if you have one—dehydrated jerky looking tough vs. your smoked slices looking juicy. Or just a great shot of your finished product. Alt: “Smoked vs. dehydrated beef jerky – see (and taste) the difference”)

Premium Meat Matters

Great jerky starts with great meat. Ours comes from humanely raised, steroid- and hormone-free cows—no factory farming here. We skip the additives and fillers you find in mass-produced brands.

The result? Healthier snacking that’s actually worth it. Curious about our farm? Check out the About Our Meat page.

“Hormone-free, humanely raised beef for Smokey Blu’s jerky”

Why Blu’s?

“Blu’s” is personal. It’s about the care we put into every bag—like we’re feeding our own family.

If you’re not thrilled with our jerky, neither are we. We’d never sell anything we wouldn’t proudly share at home.

The name has a fun backstory too:

Years ago, driving home, a song stopped me in my tracks—“Hate Me” by Blue October. I pulled over, Googled the lyrics, and became an instant fan. After meeting the band, Their genuine love for their fans stuck with me.

Then our family grew: We welcomed a beautiful black English Labrador puppy. Her name had to honor the band—so we dropped the “e” for originality and called her Blu. We call ger our " LAB TECH"

She’s our daily reminder to care deeply about quality and people. That same family-first spirit? It’s smoked  into every Smokey Blu’s product.

What It All Means for You

Smokey Blu’s isn’t just jerky—it’s a promise:

•  Real hickory-smoked flavor

•  Premium, clean ingredients

•  Handcrafted with care in Berks County, PA

•  Made for folks who value quality and honesty

Ready to taste the difference?

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