Johnsonville Beef Hot Links Smoked Sausage - 12oz
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The reviews highlight a mix of love and disappointment for the beef hot links. Many guests appreciate the flavor and the absence of pork, while others express dissatisfaction with the lack of spiciness and changes in packaging. Some guests miss the original recipe and have difficulty finding the product in stores. Overall, these hot links are seen as a tasty option for various meals, but concerns about consistency and availability persist.
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 151 reviews
quality: 4 out of 5
taste: 4 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
69% would recommend
13 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
8 May, 2026
originally posted on Johnsonville
Hot links, it was nice knowing you. U R missed
Product has changed this year, the oils that used to come out are gone, the spice and the flavor are gone. The sausage has lost almost all its flavor and is now a passive, non-unique, plain and not unlike any other general sausage that would not be labeled as "hot". The change corresponds with changes in availability at some stores. Looks like I am not alone noticing this
1 reply from Johnsonville Consumer Relations team - 7 days ago
We are very sorry to hear about your recent experience with our Johnsonville Smoked Beef Hot Links. Your description of our does not sound like our normal product, so we appreciate you sharing your feedback with us. We will be reaching out, so that we can help make things right!
1 out of 5 stars
30 March, 2026
originally posted on Johnsonville
Change the recipe back
please go back to the old recipe, a few years ago I notice the beef hot links weren't good I assumed it was my tastebuds but I'm hearing this from everyone.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
20 February, 2026Verified purchase
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these are so addicting its actually a problem 😭
5 out of 5 stars
6 January, 2026
originally posted on Johnsonville
Sad of missing hot links
Love smoked beef hot links. But latI have not seen them in stores are they discontinued,??
1 reply from Johnsonville Consumer Relations team - 4 months ago
Johnsonville Smoked Beef Hot Links are still available! To locate our products near you we would recommend utilizing our "Where To Buy" tool. https://johnsonville.com/where-to-buy/
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
17 July, 2025Verified purchase
Get it now!!
Love it!!! I can’t get enough of these.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
16 June, 2025Verified purchase
Delicous
I’m glad there is a hotlink that has absolutely no pork in it and that it doesn’t have a pork casing like other brands. Even tho its a hotlink it isn’t to hot like other hot links the spice is a good amount.
2 out of 5 stars
30 April, 2025
originally posted on Johnsonville
Zero spiciness hot links
Bought these today because I love hot links. These taste good BUT there’s no hot! It doesn’t even have the hint of spiciness. These shouldn’t be called hot links!
1 reply from Johnsonville Consumer Relations team - 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on our Beef Hot Links. While we know we can not appease to everyone's taste preference, we appreciate you giving them a try!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
19 April, 2025Verified purchase
Not hot, just seasoned
Its truly not hot/spicy. Its just seasoned. I would say i only have a moderate spice tolerance and I can't taste any heat from it. I wasnt expecting super spicy when I bought it, but after reading some of the reviews I was. It's as hot as black pepper or bbq sauce.
1 out of 5 stars
15 April, 2025
originally posted on Johnsonville
Packaging Failure
I've been buying these Beef Hot Links for years. I noticed some changes a few years back but they were still ok. Now they are packed in this easy peel plastic . It is too easy to peel and the plastic doesn't stick or reseal. Be prepared to eat them all or find a zip lock or container to store them. This package also is easily compromised when be boxed and stocked. I opened them and immediately could tell right away they did not smell the same. They smelled funny almost like rotten meat. The taste is off too. After supporting Johnsonville for over 20 years I will no longer buy anything they make. Go back to your original recipe and packaging and i'll buy again.
1 reply from Johnsonville Consumer Relations team - 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing your experience with our new EZ peel packaging. We changed our packaging after receiving an overwhelming amount of consumer feedback that our zipper packages were hard to open. We'd like to learn more and help make things right. Call or text us at 1-888-556-2728. Thank you!
1 out of 5 stars
7 November, 2024
originally posted on Johnsonville
Warning these are Spicy!
I purchased these last Saturday and thought it would be a good protein substitute to put in lunches. However when I read it I thought I just said beef links as it was just smoked beef sausage. I did not know that it was going to be spicy. Nowhere on the label tells me it's spicy it just says hot links which to me says hey I can eat them hot not that they are spicy. I even checked the list of ingredients and there's nothing in there that says anything about it being spicy. Unfortunately I'm going to have to throw all of them away because I can't tolerate any spice and I would not have bought them had I known. Such a waste.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
27 June, 2024Verified purchase
No
Not good. Don’t like the them. Don’t like the taste good.
2 out of 5 stars
25 April, 2024
originally posted on Johnsonville
Two spicy for me
I'm sorry they seem like a quality hot dog but they are spicy nothing like what I expected it doesn't say hot and spicy on the package it just is hot links I would assume that's just hot dog
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
22 February, 2024Verified purchase
Good for all the fam
Taste so good. Just the right amount of spice and full of good flavor. My picky eater even enjoys them!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
4 August, 2023Verified purchase
Stock them again please
I love these, but both the nearby stores stopped selling them.
1 reply from Johnsonville Team team - 3 years ago
Hi Linda -- check out our store locator to find some near you! If not please reach out to us at 1-888-556-2728 and we will try to help. https://johnsonville.com/where-to-buy/
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
23 June, 2023Verified purchase
Premium beef link. Plus for homemade hotdog
Great quality. The premium beef link is way better than ball park hotdogs, sorry, totally in different league
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
15 May, 2023Verified purchase
Not a fan. At all.
These had the worst aftertaste. I grilled them, threw some brown mustard on top and eeeek. Tasted like earth or dirt or something not palatable. Never again.
1 reply from Johnsonville Team team - 3 years ago
We wanted to thank you for giving our Beef Hot Links a try. We would really like to know more about your experience. Please contact us at 1-888-556-BRAT and reference #548586 so that we can learn more, and for us to make things right!
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
27 November, 2022
Missing Link!
These are NOT hot links. The size is now closer to hotdog size and the spice is barely there. It is not that it isn’t tasteful but that it is not a hot link.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
6 November, 2022Verified purchase
Nobody Liked These
These are not good. They are kind of bland actually. No one liked them. They are edible, but I wouldn't purchase again.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
1 October, 2022Verified purchase
THE ABSOLUTE BEST
i’m not a huge hot dog fan tbh but these are AMAZING !! everytime i go grocery shopping i buy ATLEAST 2-3 packs
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
12 September, 2022Verified purchase
Just a Little Spice
Love the taste and hint of spiciness