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The Kiolbassa Difference 

Real Food. Real Standards. Since 1949.

For over 75 years, Kiolbassa has crafted smoked sausage with premium cuts of meat, simple ingredients, and real hardwood smoke. The result is a bold flavor and a satisfying source of protein you can feel good about.

Long before simple ingredients became a priority for shoppers, it was already a priority for us.

Crafted with Higher Standards

Since the Beginning

From day one, we’ve focused on quality ingredients and no shortcuts. That means: 

While others are changing their recipes to meet today’s expectations, our standards have remained the same for generations.

From Our Family to Yours

Simple
RECOGNIZABLE ingredients

As a family-owned company since 1949, we still believe great sausage starts with quality ingredients and careful craftsmanship. Today, we’re proud to make smoked sausage that delivers bold flavor, simple ingredients, and a protein-rich option for meals, grilling, and gathering around the table.

“The best sausage you’ve ever eaten, or your money back – guaranteed.”

Enough said!

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In October of 1949, Kiolbassa opened its doors to the Southwest side of San Antonio and began selling their smoked sausages. It would be slowly smoked with natural hardwoods, and made only in small batches.
Rufus and Juanita continued to run the Kiolbassa plant until his untimely passing in 1960. Following the death of his father, Robert Kiolbassa took the reins of the business and led the business to become a staple in the San Antonio area.
Coming up quickly behind him, Robert’s son Michael started as a salesman within the company in 1987. He quickly learned the ropes of the business and the meat industry, and knew it was important to begin building partnerships with other local grocers.
After investing a lot of time and effort into networking, Kiolbassa became available in a few select HEB stores across San Antonio. Michael began delivering the product to HEB from his own truck, and as Kiolbassa gained popularity, it was picked up in HEB distribution centers. A few years later, Kiolbassa was able to gain distribution to Costco stores around the country.
Our products got the attention of Publix partners, a grocery store in the South, and we were soon selling our smoked sausage, bacon and breakfast links in stores. Since then, Kiolbassa can be found stocked in stores like Meijer, Jewel Osco, Walmart and Kroger. None of these successes could be possible without our dedication to family tradition, our mission and our values.
Through trials and celebrations, Kiolbassa has remained grounded in our family values and was able to celebrate 70 years of business in the fall of 2019. From a single production plant in San Antonio, Kiolbassa Provision Company has matured into one of the fastest growing sausage brands in the nation, processing 20 million pounds of sausage in the prior year.
For 75 years, Kiolbassa has seasoned lives with flavorful traditions. Thanks to dedicated and loyal customers, Kiolbassa gained popularity to become the #2 Beef sausage brand in the country. Entering 2024, Kiolbassa continues to grow and has expanded distribution to military commissaries across Europe, the Mediterranean and as far East as Japan.

Our Promise

We Exist to Enrich Lives

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With a mission to Enrich Lives, Kiolbassa proudly supports our community through meaningful programs that provide assistance where it’s needed most.