Born in Germany and raised in Syracuse, Hofmann Sausage Company has been a Syracuse-based sausage maker since the family incorporated it in 1879. Its German recipes and handcrafted methods remain central to a brand now enjoyed by customers across the country, with nationwide shipping extending its reach beyond the Eastern United States.
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Josef’s Artisan MeatsJosef’s Artisan Meats makes handcrafted sausages, charcuterie, and deli meats in the European tradition from its Canandaigua, New York facility. Founded in the 1960s as Hartmann’s Old World Sausage and acquired by Austrian-born Master Sausage Maker Josef Brunner and his wife, Elizabeth, in 2004, the company pairs small-batch methods with modern production equipment and distributes nationwide. Its everyday products earned extensive gold-medal recognition at the 2016 and 2019 IFFA competitions, including the Cup of Honor at both events.CANANDAIGUA, NY
The Sausage MakerRytek Kutas founded The Sausage Maker in 1972 after finding it difficult to source affordable, quality supplies for his own sausage-making. The Buffalo company grew from that practical need into a resource for home food traditions, manufacturing selected goods at its local plant and helping hunters, farmers and other makers turn family recipes into food.BUFFALO, NY
Sahlen Packing Co., IncFounded in Buffalo in 1869, Sahlen Packing Co. makes Smokehouse hot dogs, sausages and deli meats, including the signature hot dogs known for their satisfying snap. Still operated by the Sahlen family five generations later, the company works from a 110,000-square-foot Buffalo food manufacturing facility and ships its products to more than 35 states. Sahlen employs over 100 people and produces more than 15 million pounds of meat each year.BUFFALO, NY
RJ Balson & SonSince 1515, RJ Balson & Son has made traditional British-style sausages, carrying its family butcher’s recipes from Bridport, Dorset, into American production. Now in its 26th generation under Sara Sturges, the family business uses heritage pork and time-tested methods to bring its signature bangers to homes, pubs, and specialty shops across the United States.NEW YORK, NY