Costco Polish dogs, be still my beating heart! Actually in more ways than one; let me start by saying you really want to ignore the sodium and fat content of these and just move on. Which is what I’ve done ever since my Father in law introduced me to these years ago and I became obsessed.
Inside the plastic packet you will find about fourteen Polish sausages. A crazy amount for the price (typically under $10 a pack) – welcome to Costco. As the package cant be resealed and I can’t shouldn’t eat fourteen dogs in seven days – I like to wrap them individually in plastic wrap then freeze. They defrost really quickly in most modern microwaves and are a perfect splurge food to have on hand. I can neither confirm nor deny that these are my goto choice for post-bar dining.


You can cook these pretty much like any hot dog, albeit with a little more gusto. These things are easily twice the size and volume of a regular dog. Pro tip: if you’ve never air fried a hot dog, you’re missing out.

Why do I love these dogs so? Well, they don’t hold back on anything, they’re an absolute assault on the senses. There’s a massive salty smack to these (I’m a salt monster, you might not be) and there’s a heavy hand with the garlic too. The casing is snappy without being waxy and the texture is very meaty too. They’re a pleasure to eat, start to finish.
I’ll concede those with meeker palates and/or an aversion to salt will probably want to pass on these.
Costco Kirkland Beef Polish Sausage
And now we get to the negative bit. These things are basically pure salt and fat – there’s a reason they taste so good. One dog packs in half a days sodium intake and even more saturated fat. Note that when served on a decent bun and with a healthy array of toppings – the salt and fat only increases. This isn’t diet food…


Are Costco Kirkland Beef Polish Sausage any good?
Absolutely! We love the garlicky-salty punch of these huge Polish dogs. For under $10 you can also feed a small army with these things. On the flip side they pack in a huge amount of salt and fat, you’d be advised to eat these as a erstwhile treat, not part of a daily diet!

Hi, I’m Stuart, nice to meet you! I’m the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic SLC – Utah’s biggest and oldest online food magazine; I’m also a former restaurant critic of more than five years, working for the Salt Lake Tribune. I’ve worked extensively with multiple local publications from Visit Salt Lake to Salt Lake Magazine, not least helped to consult on national TV shows.
I’m a multiple-award winning journalist and have covered the Utah dining scene for the better part of fifteen years. I’m largely fueled by a critical obsession with rice, alliteration and the use of big words I don’t understand. I started Shop Smart to catalogue my adventures in the grocery store and kitchen. Follow along on Instagram too!
Where to purchase?
These should be in the refrigerated section of most Costco.
are these the ones they used to serve in their food court.
Hi Kathleen. I’m not 100% sure to be honest, but it’s my belief that they are. I just can’t say with absolute certainty.
Yes.
When they used to sell them in food court my family always had them onhand.
The square shaped weiner is what it looks like uncooked, and if you boil it, has the same size and shape as the foot court ones, and tastes the same.
I checked at my local Costco. These are no longer sold at the regular “Wholesale” Costco Centers. The item number is itself no longer in the system, and when I’ve asked managers to search for it by name, it shows as “discontinued”.
They are, apparently, still available at Costco Business Centers. I checked with two locally in the greater Los Angeles area, and both confirmed they do regularly carry the item, but are often sold-out (especially before weekends).
The plant number shown (18532) indicates these are made by Cosctco itself, so you are assured there are no chicken, butt, head-cheese, brain, etc scrap parts in the product, just like their beef franks (which are still sold in the refrigerated section of Costco Warehouses).
To double check if your Costco Business stocks this item, go to Costco Business, find the product, add to cart, and try to check off “delivery” option. If it shows it can be delivered with a day or two, chances are good your local store is stocking it.
Also, while apparently discontinued in the U.S., the Costco / Kirkland branded Polish Sausage is reportedly still available in Canadian Costco Warehouse stores.
They are definitely available in our local Costco in Calgary, Alberta.
Also, while apparently discontinued in the U.S., the Costco / Kirkland branded Polish Sausage is reportedly still available in Canadian Costco Warehouse stores.
I had no idea these were discontinued, thanks for the advice Ron!