Crafted by Martin Luther · LeRoy, Kansas

Slow-Smoked &
Hand-Cut Jerky

Five decades of jerky craft, distilled into small batches. A new chapter from the man they call the Jerkaholic — hand-built in LeRoy, Kansas.

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Slow-Smoked ★ Hand-Cut ★ Small Batch ★ Family Recipe ★ Made in Kansas ★ No Shortcuts ★ Slow-Smoked ★ Hand-Cut ★ Small Batch ★ Family Recipe ★ Made in Kansas ★ No Shortcuts ★

Meet the Founder

Martin Luther.
Back at It.

Martin started in meat processing, but it didn't take long before he found his true calling in jerky. In 1974, he and his wife Shirlee founded a small operation in LeRoy, Kansas. Over the next four decades, what began as a local meat shop grew into a destination — customers driving in from all over to stock up.

"Great jerky can't be rushed. It's a craft that deserves patience."

Martin retired and sold that business in 2012. After the passing of his beloved Shirlee, he found himself looking for a way to keep moving, keep building, keep doing what he loves. So in 2025, he started over.

LeRoy Jerky LLC is a family-owned company built on five decades of Martin's experience selecting cuts, refining recipes, and perfecting the smoking process. While the company is new, the commitment to quality and craftsmanship remains unchanged.

The Jerky

Three Sizes.
One Honest Recipe.

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Hand-cut, slow-smoked, made in small batches. Mild or hot, three sizes each.

LeRoy Jerky — Mild

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$7

Small-batch beef jerky, made the right way. LeRoy Jerky Mild is hand-sliced whole-muscle beef, se...

Next Batch

LeRoy Jerky — Hot

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$7

The same great jerky, with a kick. LeRoy Jerky Hot is hand-sliced whole-muscle beef, slow-dried a...

How It's Made

Three Steps.
No Shortcuts.

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I.

Select & Trim

We pick prime cuts and trim every strip by hand. The kind of work that doesn't scale — which is exactly the point.

II.

Season & Rest

Martin Luther's blend — peppered or plain. Each batch rests overnight so the seasoning settles deep into the grain.

III.

Smoke Low & Slow

Hours in the smokehouse, not minutes. You can't rush flavor like this and we don't try.

Find Us

Right Off
Main Street.

We're a small operation in a small Kansas town — about an hour south of Topeka.

Martin remains actively involved in recipe development and production, helping ensure each batch reflects the standards he's spent a lifetime perfecting.

For orders or just to talk jerky with a fellow enthusiast, drop us a line.

Address

605 N Main
LeRoy, KS 66857

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LeRoy Jerky LLC is not affiliated with the current ownership, management, or operations of Luther's Smokehouse.