The Sausage Maker

Overview

The Sausage Maker, Inc. supplies equipment and ingredients for sausage making, meat processing, fermentation, and preserving, targeting home users, hunters, farmers, and commercial operations. It focuses on sausage casings, cures, spices, seasonings, stuffers, smokers, and related gear, with many products manufactured in-house in Buffalo, New York, and others sourced from the U.S. and internationally. The company supports traditional home food preparation methods and has expanded its offerings over decades.¹²

History

The Sausage Maker, Inc. was founded in 1972 by Rytek Kutas, who had decades of experience making sausages and cured meats at home and professionally, to provide affordable quality sausage casings, cures, and spices that were hard to find. The company aimed to help preserve family food preparation traditions. It has since expanded its product range, with many items manufactured at its Buffalo facility.¹²

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Many products are manufactured at the company's plant in Buffalo, New York. Others are sourced from across the U.S.A. and around the world.¹²

Notable Products

• Insta Cure - Curing salt for meat preservation.
• Harvest Fiesta - Seasoning line for fermented products.
• Built Sausage Stuffers - Hydraulic sausage stuffing equipment.
• DryStake Wrap - Meat wrapping material for drying.
• TSM Smokers - American-made smoking units.

Reputation

The Sausage Maker is regarded by home sausage makers, hunters, and small processors as a primary source for reliable equipment and supplies supporting traditional recipes. It maintains operations from Buffalo with American-made products as a strength among enthusiasts. Lacks BBB accreditation, with limited public reviews available on customer service and complaints.³