Family-crafted in Jacksonville since 1954 Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM · Closed for lunch 12–1 PM
Azar & Co. Wholesale Meats, home of the original Azar sausage

Jacksonville-made · family-owned

The sausage Jacksonville has known for generations.

Original family recipes, quality meats, careful seasoning, and unmistakable smokehouse flavor—crafted by Azar & Co. since 1954.

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Assorted Azar sausages ready for the grill
Made in JAX Since 1954
Smoked. Fresh. Family-crafted.Retail and foodservice options
1954Family recipes begin
3rdGeneration family business
4.8 Google rating · 56 reviews
JAXMade on East Union Street

What’s happening at Azar

More ways to bring home the flavor.

From custom processing to foodservice packs and seasoning blends, the Azar team serves home cooks, local businesses, and longtime customers across Northeast Florida.

At the plant

Custom cuts and wild game processing

Talk with the Azar team about custom-cut meat and seasonal wild game processing. Call ahead for timing, availability, and drop-off details.

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For home and foodservice

Retail and institutional pack options

Choose from familiar retail packs or ask about larger foodservice quantities for restaurants, hotels, events, and other operations.

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Bring home the flavor

Seasonings, rubs, and sausage blends

Explore sausage seasonings, barbecue rubs, marinades, casings, cures, and processor-size options through Best Southern Seasonings.

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Rows of sausage hanging on smokehouse racks inside the Azar kitchen
John and Mrs. Azar, part of the Azar family legacy

The family story

Original recipes. Third-generation care. Started by John P. Azar in Jacksonville.

Inside our kitchen

Flavor is built one careful step at a time.

Azar’s story began in a small Jacksonville grocery store, where John P. Azar made sausage for family and friends. Today, the family continues the same commitment to quality meats, finely balanced herbs, and consistent smokehouse flavor.

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Quality meats

Carefully selected meats form the foundation of every Azar sausage.

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Family recipes

The company continues a flavor tradition that began with John P. Azar in Jacksonville.

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Handcrafted care

Seasoning, linking, smoking, and packaging are handled with close attention to consistency.

Azar describes its products as federally inspected and packaged under the close watch of the family.

What people say

A Jacksonville favorite with generations of fans.

4.8
56 Google reviews
“The quality of the meat is great and customer service is great.”
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“These are the nicest, friendliest professionals I know.”
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“Good people and great products.”
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Meet the lineup

Sausage for breakfast, the grill, gumbo, and everything between.

Browse signature smoked and fresh styles. Packaging and availability may vary, so call the plant for the latest retail and foodservice options.

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Classic smokehouse flavor, made in Jacksonville.
Azar hot smoked sausage in its retail package 01 Hot

Smoked pork sausage

Hot Smoked Sausage

Bold smoke and a lively finish for the grill, skillet, or cookout.

Retail and foodservice pack options
Azar mild smoked sausage in its retail package 02 Mild

Smoked pork sausage

Mild Smoked Sausage

Classic smoky flavor with a family-friendly, mild seasoning profile.

Retail and foodservice pack options
Rows of Azar pure pork smoked sausage hanging on smokehouse racks 03 Classic

Pure pork smoked sausage

Pure Pork Smoked Sausage

A traditional all-pork smoked sausage available in multiple link styles.

Linked and rope-style options
Azar chorizo sausage links 04 Fresh or smoked

Fresh or smoked pork sausage

Chorizo

Seasoned sausage offered in smoked or fresh styles for tacos, breakfast, and more.

Ask about current pack sizes
Azar smoked sausage with visible cheddar pieces 05 Cheddar

Smoked pork sausage with cheddar

Smoked Sausage with Cheddar

Smoky pork sausage with pockets of cheddar for an extra-rich bite.

Retail and foodservice pack options
Azar beef smoked sausage in its retail package 06 Beef

Smoked beef sausage

Beef Smoked Sausage

A hearty beef sausage with the familiar Azar smokehouse character.

Retail and foodservice pack options
Azar smoked andouille sausage in its retail package 07 Cajun style

Cajun-style beef and pork sausage

Smoked Andouille

A beef-and-pork Cajun-style sausage made for gumbo, beans, boils, and skillets.

Retail and foodservice pack options
Azar bratwurst sausage links 08 Fresh or smoked

Fresh or smoked pork sausage

Bratwurst

Fresh or smoked bratwurst ready for the grill, skillet, or game-day spread.

Retail and foodservice pack options
Azar knockwurst sausage links 09 Fresh or smoked

Fresh or smoked pork sausage

Knockwurst

A plump, savory sausage offered in fresh and smoked styles.

Retail and foodservice pack options

Need a particular product or quantity?

Call ahead and the Azar team will help.

(904) 358-2354

Find Azar nearby

Available at the plant and select Northeast Florida retailers.

Retailer inventory changes. Call the store before making a special trip.

C & C FisheriesDinsmore MeatsFisherman's DockGordon Food ServicePublix — select Northeast Florida locationsRowe's IGASafe Harbor Seafood MarketWinn-Dixie — select locations

From the Azar table

Easy ideas for getting dinner on the table.

These flexible recipe ideas are designed around Azar sausage. Follow the product package directions and adjust seasoning to your family’s taste.

Smoked Sausage & Rice Skillet
About 30 minutes Serves 4

Smoked Sausage & Rice Skillet

A one-pan weeknight supper with peppers, tomatoes, rice, and smoky sausage.

Family Sheet-Pan Sausage Supper
About 45 minutes Serves 4–6

Family Sheet-Pan Sausage Supper

Roasted sausage, potatoes, peppers, and onions with very little cleanup.

Weeknight Andouille Red Beans
About 40 minutes Serves 6

Weeknight Andouille Red Beans

A comforting bowl of red beans, aromatics, and smoky Cajun-style sausage.

Bratwurst & Pepper Hoagies
About 35 minutes Serves 4

Bratwurst & Pepper Hoagies

Grilled bratwurst tucked into toasted rolls with sweet peppers and onions.

Make it your own

Seasonings for sausage makers, pitmasters, and serious home cooks.

Best Southern Seasonings offers sausage blends, barbecue rubs, marinades, casings, cures, and specialty flavors for small batches and foodservice production.

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Pork Sausage Seasoning Blend 10

A Southern-style blend featuring sage, red pepper, and black pepper.

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Smoked Sausage Seasoning Blend 105

A classic Southern-style smoked sausage blend with visible crushed red pepper.

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Smoked Andouille Seasoning Blend 163

A seasoning option made for bold, Cajun-style smoked sausage.

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Barbecue Rubs & Marinades

Explore barbecue, jerky, steak, wing, and specialty flavor blends.

Visit Azar & Co.

Come see us on East Union Street.

Stop by the Jacksonville plant for current product availability, custom-cut questions, and pickup information. Major holiday hours may vary.

Address

719 E Union St
Jacksonville, FL 32206

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Plant hours

Monday–Friday
8 AM–5 PM

Closed for lunch 12–1 PM
Closed Saturday, Sunday, and major holidays

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(904) 358-2354

Call ahead for product availability, custom cuts, wild game processing, and larger orders.

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Recipe idea

Smoked Sausage & Rice Skillet

About 30 minutes Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 package Azar smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon preferred Cajun or all-purpose seasoning
  • Sliced green onion for serving

Method

  1. Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the sliced sausage on both sides.
  2. Add the bell pepper and onion. Cook until softened and lightly browned.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes, cooked rice, and seasoning. Cook until everything is hot and evenly combined.
  4. Top with green onion and serve straight from the skillet.

Kitchen note: follow package directions, prevent cross-contamination, and cook meat thoroughly before serving.

Recipe idea

Family Sheet-Pan Sausage Supper

About 45 minutes Serves 4–6

Ingredients

  • 1 package Azar mild or hot smoked sausage, cut into pieces
  • 1 1/2 pounds small potatoes, halved
  • 2 bell peppers, cut into chunks
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan.
  2. Toss the potatoes with half the oil and seasonings. Roast for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the sausage, peppers, onion, and remaining oil. Toss carefully and spread into one layer.
  4. Roast until the vegetables are tender and the sausage is browned, stirring once during cooking.

Kitchen note: follow package directions, prevent cross-contamination, and cook meat thoroughly before serving.

Recipe idea

Weeknight Andouille Red Beans

About 40 minutes Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1 package Azar smoked andouille, sliced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cans red beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Cooked rice and hot sauce for serving

Method

  1. Brown the andouille in a heavy pot, then transfer it to a plate.
  2. Cook the onion, celery, and bell pepper in the rendered drippings until tender.
  3. Add the beans, stock, bay leaf, and browned sausage. Simmer until thickened and flavorful.
  4. Remove the bay leaf and serve over rice with hot sauce at the table.

Kitchen note: follow package directions, prevent cross-contamination, and cook meat thoroughly before serving.

Recipe idea

Bratwurst & Pepper Hoagies

About 35 minutes Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 4 Azar bratwurst links
  • 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 4 hoagie rolls
  • Spicy mustard or your favorite sauce

Method

  1. Cook the bratwurst on a grill or in a skillet according to the package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, sauté the peppers and onion in oil until soft and lightly caramelized.
  3. Toast the rolls, add a bratwurst to each, and pile on the peppers and onions.
  4. Finish with mustard or your favorite sauce and serve immediately.

Kitchen note: follow package directions, prevent cross-contamination, and cook meat thoroughly before serving.

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