About Us

A little about our history

The Sausage Maker, Inc was founded in 1972 by the late Rytek Kutas. With decades of experience, Rytek made sausages and cured meats both at home and professionally.

He was inspired to start The Sausage Maker, Inc because it was difficult to find quality sausage casings, cures, and spices at an affordable price. The issue wasn’t just about supplying the products, it was about helping folks to keep their family traditions alive.

Blending Local Craft with Global Tradition

The Sausage Maker, Inc is the ultimate resource for hunters, gatherers, anglers, farmers and just about anyone else who likes to take game, meats, fruits, and vegetables and transform them into the sausage, cider, and vegetable recipes that have been handed down by generations of like-minded folks.

At The Sausage Maker, we continue to embrace the time-honored traditions of home food preparation with a variety of seasonings, spices, and equipment. Our offerings have continued to expand over the years. We now carry a variety of products, many of which are manufactured at our plant right here in Buffalo, New York. The rest are thoughtfully sourced from across the U.S.A. and around the world.

Your Trusted Partner in Home Food Preparation

As a customer, you have many choices when it comes to who you buy your food dehydrator, smokehouse, spices, and other equipment. That’s why we’re committed to standing behind each and every product we sell.

Whether you have a question or problem, or just need a little direction on which product is right for you - we’re here to help. We love the products we sell and we love using them. Order online, by mail, or over the phone. However you want to communicate with us, we’re standing by ready to help!

100k +

happy customers

Our Journey So Far…

  • Celebrating

    46

    years of craftsmanship

  • Backed by

    70K

    positive reviews

  • With

    100K

    passionate makers


Our core values

We honor time-tested methods passed down for generations, blending heritage with innovation to keep the art of home food preparation alive and thriving.

From American-made equipment to carefully sourced ingredients, every product we offer is built to last and crafted with pride you can taste.

We’re more than a company—we’re a family of hunters, farmers, makers, and food lovers, united by a shared passion for creating and enjoying wholesome food.