Wisconsins Heritage of Smoked Sausage and Fine Meats is Alive and Well in Rio, Wisconsin! Located in Rio, the Heart of the Wisconsins Great Land, Johnsons Sausage Shoppe specializes in smoking, preparing, and packaging Wisconsins best fresh meats. Famous for what many consider the "best jerky ever", Johnsons Sausage Shoppe ensures quality control and purity by slaughtering and preparing all meats onsite. By blending the age-old traditions of the ol Wisconsin smokehouses with the advances of modern practice and process, we are able to maintain our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, and to enjoy the continued success these practices bring to us. Just a short drive about 15 miles southeast of Portage on Highway 16, were a popular stop for many tourists, locals and travelers.