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TRAILERCRAFT SAUSAGEEAST AUSTIN
Micklethwait Craft Meats
East Austin, East Austin·$$·Est. 2012
9.2389 reviews
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Best Sausage in Austin
Texas BBQ sausage — from the classic jalapeño cheddar link to creative house-made varieties — is a category unto itself. The tradition traces back to German and Czech immigrant butchers who ground and smoked their unsold meat. Today's Austin pitmasters honor that tradition while pushing it forward with creative combinations and house-ground blends.
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The Tradition
Sausage: A Austin Original
Texas BBQ sausage — from the classic jalapeño cheddar link to creative house-made varieties — is a category unto itself. The tradition traces back to German and Czech immigrant butchers who ground and smoked their unsold meat. Today's Austin pitmasters honor that tradition while pushing it forward with creative combinations and house-ground blends.
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Sausage in Austin — FAQ
What is Sausage?
Texas BBQ sausage — from the classic jalapeño cheddar link to creative house-made varieties — is a category unto itself. The tradition traces back to German and Czech immigrant butchers who ground and smoked their unsold meat. Today's Austin pitmasters honor that tradition while pushing it forward with creative combinations and house-ground blends.
Where can I find the best sausage in Austin?
Micklethwait Craft Meats tops our Austin sausage ranking.
How many Austin restaurants serve sausage?
We've ranked 9 Austin restaurants for their sausage.