Big Flavor. True East Texas Tradition.
Built for bold, pepper-forward sausage, East Texas Hot Link Seasoning delivers the unmistakable flavor that has made hot links a barbecue staple across Texas. A robust blend of spices creates the signature balance of savory flavor, smoky character, and satisfying heat that stands up to the smoker while letting the quality of the meat shine through.
Whether you’re making traditional hot links, smoked sausage, or blending venison with pork, this seasoning is designed to produce consistent flavor, vibrant color, and dependable results every batch. It’s trusted by home sausage makers, hunters, and meat processors looking for authentic East Texas flavor.
Crafted in Texas since 1967, East Texas Hot Link Seasoning is made with all-natural ingredients, contains no MSG, and is gluten free. Backed by four generations of Adkins family craftsmanship, it’s a recipe built for serious sausage makers who appreciate authentic Texas barbecue.
Flavor Notes
Bold black pepper • Savory garlic • Smoky spices • Robust heat • Rich, meaty finish
Perfect For
East Texas Hot Links • Smoked Sausage • Venison & Pork Blends • Wild Hog • Deer Processing • Homemade Links • Barbecue Plates
Cooking Tips
Blend thoroughly with ground meat until evenly incorporated. Refrigerate before stuffing to allow the seasonings to fully develop. Smoke low and slow for the best color, texture, and traditional hot link flavor.
Complete Your Cook
Serve on a slice of white bread with pickles, onions, and barbecue sauce, or pair with potato salad, baked beans, and coleslaw for a true Texas barbecue plate. Explore our full line of sausage seasoning including Farm Style, Kolbase, German, Bratwurst, Polish, Italian, and Hot Italian.
East Texas Hot Link Seasoning - 16 Oz.
Salt, Sage, Crushed Red Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Sugar, Black Pepper, and Paprika

This spice is something that I will definitely buy again. Great flavor made into homemade venison sausage and some into patty sausage. This was my wife’s favorite of the 3 spices that I ordered! Thanks for the great product!