Doc's Hot Links (Texas Country Reporter)

[@sykomcawesomeness]

I used to sit in there, at that very spot, and eat hotlinks off butcher paper as a little kid, as a special treat, with my daddy and my grandpa. They've both passed on now, years ago. Grew up just down the road, off Old Highway 300 near 726. That was a different time for me, though. Hell, I think it was a different time for everyone. The world was just a different place back then. Best hotlinks I've ever had though. I'm in my mid-thirties now, married, my wife and I living in Sweden, a very long way away from East Texas. Damn, that was a long time ago...

[@christopherwaters95]

Born and raised. Gilmer Texas

[@shannonwilliams9055]

So why did you move to Sweden?

[@HS-tj1ms]

Sweden is a good place to live just like other places. It is what you make it to. Could be the other half that is the magnet so to speak. I am going to visit when I set my feet on Texas soil next year. Love the nice way of how people are respected from the reporter. Thumbs up! Have a nice winter of 2019.

[@jonasmartinez6027]

Thanks for sharing

[@1776Based]

I KNOW TEXANS ARE PROUD, BUT TO ASK WHY YOU MOVED TO Sweden? nOW THAT'S JUST IGNORANCE LOL. Good luck to you!

[@cathalk3903]

Hearing this man use the word supper time warms my heart. He's old school.

[@harveymontgomery5087]

I have been living in Texas since I was stationed at Bergstrom Air Force base in the mid . I originally came from Michigan and knew the day I stepped off the plane for camp that I would live here for the rest of my life. The one thing that I always loved About Texas is the people that make up this great state. They are the salt of the earth, are working and friendly. People like Mr. Henderson who live in small towns who are hard-working and honest people. I love your stories of these kinds of people, it gives me hope for this country because this country is full of people in small towns and cities who are just like the people of Texas.

[@letowilliams6461]

Wow.. my father was stationed at Bergstrom in the 80s... Al Williams

[@jcso119]

The sincerity in the man and his mother makes this place look wonderful.

[@btwarner2124]

America...this is what makes us so amazing. Love these places.

[@ronaldpetersen255]

What a family story steeped in Texas tradition!! Hope someone comes along to carry the tradition of Doc’s on👍

[@jaysantos536]

What a great Texas family.

[@mackmckenzie8479]

I drive a big truck and every time I get to go through there I always stop at at Doc’s and haven’t been disappointed yet!! 💪 thanks for sharing the experience and great hot links

[@cameraman655]

Damn, I love Texas. Whats that old saying..."I wasn't born here, but I got here as fast as I could",

[@gulfportflamefighter4545]

👍👍👍

[@justinflohr8856]

"We appreciate ya man it's what makes our living..." That's why this is so cool! So many small businesses excel at their craft. This is merica! Don't pass it by!

[@aswankveteran]

It's really why I like Texas Country Reporter or Texas Bucket List... I don't even eat meat, but I really like listening to the stories of grit and determination of unassuming, normal people who have built something great. Food can really evoke strong emotions, so touching to see this!

[@mondeacid5610]

Texas is the greatest for everything !!

[@MatthewSaliba]

Happy to see this place is still open in 2021, even with the pandemic.

[@Motodoggo_]

Not the same owners though but yes glad to see the tradition still going

[@adolfohernandez6134]

I was trying to watch a video about making sausage...I didn’t think that tears would have came to my eyes...beautiful story by the way..lol

[@941lowelife2]

I know right

[@neverfinding2703]

Thought i was the only one tearing up.

[@letowilliams6461]

Over here balling my damn eyes out... I had family in Pittsburgh, Sulphur Springs and Mt Vernon.. memories flooded in

[@lauranyc4966]

I’m so glad KZbin suggested me this channel 🙏🏻👍🏻🇺🇸♥️

[@levettstrong8349]

Gilmer is my home town when ever I am there I take back 6 doz or more to dallas, one day I will move back and buy this place, cause there is no one to take over when the doc,s pass on, we can not stop these great links from being sold, they are the best.

[@michaelmcclure886]

Grew up in Gilmer in the 1970s and 80s. ALways thought about moving back and buying Doc's. Trying to get out there this year to the Yamboree

[@JamesSmith-pc6bh]

Good luck. I hate seeing places like this close down. It's like a piece of history disappearing.

[@badtexasbill5261]

I am going to eat there. There's no way I can continue living without trying these.

[@ampa4989]

Ha ha. Did you makr it or failed and stopped living?

[@gulfportflamefighter4545]

I guess he didn’t make it

[@jaysantos536]

@@ampa4989 Dude died in a fiery car wreck on the way to Doc's....

[@davidwiggings6951]

Making me hungry!!!Ya know…America is still the best Country in the world…and it’s because of good ole folks like these in these videos,Awsome!!🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@bartavaughan295]

Some of my most beloved memoirs are of eating East Texas hot links with my grandfather the man who raised me and tought me to be a man and who I proudly called Daddy. Tears come to my eyes years of joy and of sorrow longing or those days. It has been years sents l have had East Texas hot links. I am now in Maine and thinking about driving home to TEXAS just to have them.

[@ladyd6545]

Go for it...Safe travels..✌

[@jedicouncil66]

Did you ever make it back to have some?

[@thecapone45]

Did you ever?

[@614TheSpark]

My Papa (grandpa) passed away and he from glimmer Texas and later moved to Ohio and anytime we visited we always have to make a stop at docs and eat the hot links inside. And take some to go when going fishing. One of my first memory’s going to Texas with my papa. Miss him everyday 💔

[@waydegardner7373]

I travel through East Texas on business on a monthly basis. I love stopping at the small town eateries. I always get “the look” as a non-resident but have always been treated warmly. Take a long weekend a visit a few of these spots.

[@bartavaughan295]

I remember my grandfather biting into one and and the juice shot out across the table and hit the man at the other table.

[@clsmith42]

Lol

[@lanfordmims5080]

juice! you probably mean hot grease!! LOL!

[@bartavaughan295]

Yes

[@Catlady77777]

LOL

[@Caderic]

@@lanfordmims5080 Not that hot, and yeah, greace/liquid fat is juice.

[@deborahdepriest8092]

My husband loved these hot links. We lived in East Texas for a few years.

[@lanfordmims5080]

Thanks Texas Country Reporter for an awesome video. Now I need to drive on up to Gilbert and try me some Docs Hot Links ! I never heard of them before, now I’m dying to try some

[@jasonhiggins7793]

Thank you, Bob! I love this show!

[@sherlespencer2738]

I grew up on these. They are so good!

[@MATTBARNZ]

7yrs of watching this and finally I got a "dozen and a half" today.

[@Neworleans4617]

I need an update on this place and the family.

[@paul9912]

The place is still open the guy sold it someone else to retire

[@Danman1972]

@@paul9912 They have also updated the building a little. Likely with some needed maintenance. I ride dirt bikes near there at Barnwell Mountain Recreation. I've not been in since the new owner, but was going to try it. Will have to make it a point to stop in now.

[@oc4515]

My Mother is from Gilmer, GrandParents, Great GrandParents, Great Great Grand parents......you get the point. We grew up on Doc’s and the Yamboree. I live in Philadelphia right now......but what I wouldn’t do for a dozen hot links.

[@recipelady2858]

They ship their sausage now

[@joshshaddix8821]

I’m from east texas to right down the road

[@TheDustysix]

@@joshshaddix8821 Near Macungie?

[@TheDustysix]

Many years ago Kensington had great Polish hot links. With onions, mustard and Franks lime soda.

[@dessertman1181]

What a great story I hope they find an appropriate successor all the best your great Americans

[@tam1729]

I want mine with soft white bread 🍞

[@dmetriglover857]

there is noting better then a hot link and white bread .

[@johngullo9420]

Looks like they would be great on a Philly steak roll.

[@ampa4989]

Well, that's too bad cuz it looks like saltines or bust at this place. LOL

[@CassChrissy47]

Damn those links look bomb

[@alantrialuvly92]

I Was Born & Raised In Dallas Texas .. & These Have Always Been My Favorite On The BBQ List I Can Eat A Whole Case By Myself

[@gregevans3339]

I bet yo fat ass can

[@briangleason5597]

He is just a typical current Texan, Big.

[@clsmith42]

😅😅

[@stefanclayton326]

Links so good especially when u been drinking n get hungry I'm from east tx we go to Pittsburgh tx n get them

[@1776Based]

Such a sweet story. God Bless

[@frankchagnon1685]

So glad they are still in business

[@jpeeizzy52]

I grew up in Gilmer and some of my favorite memories where eating at Doc's with my papaw, dad, and brother. Drinking a root beer in a glass bottle with half a dozen. Still one of my favorites!

[@bigcanobbqshow9144]

I need to make a road trip to this place.🚙💨💨

[@lorenwegele7517]

Me too!

[@jamesdooling4139]

I wish this channel had more subscribers. It is an amazing look at this one-of-a-kind state.

[@kirijones3778]

Dam that made me hungry! 2020 now. Ive never been to the U.S but if I ever got the chance, im heading there!

[@chadtep7571]

My grandmother is from Rusk county. Wish someone would have took us to this place when we used to visit when I was a kid back in the 80's and early 90's. I love a good hot link.

[@KevinBullard]

For those of you foreigners who are not from north and northeast Texas, this is 100% true and these hot links Pittsburgh sausages. Whatever you want to call them are unbelievable! One of the best things you can have for lunch or dinner or breakfast

[@BCHonea]

Texans are proud for reasons like this. Hot Links are the best sausage on earth

[@pianochannel100]

God bless the Texans. Love these guys.

[@magnificentone4686]

I had vending accounts up in Gilmer so I would see his business on Hwy. 271 so I hope they’re still open. There’s Pittsburg Hot Links in Pittsburg and One in Hughes Springs, Tx.

[@jaynelson6228]

Rhea's in Tyler is up there with this list too

[@jayjdietrich]

"It might not be 5 star fair." The heck it ain't!

[@jaysantos536]

Bob's a real Dallas snob in person.

[@havdaironman]

Those things can cure smoking drinking, any addiction because you will be addicted to them lol. Great job they look so darn good I'm wishing I could reach through my monitor for one of those plates with the big old pile of links on it and that bottle of hotsauce . . . . maaaaan!

[@nailbitter310]

What a beautiful story and I would love to try those hot links.

[@itsnotme07]

Time for yet another TCR inspired road trip! Haven't had some good hot links since I was last in Pittsburg. Maybe I'll have a taste off...and get some at both places. Haha.

[@Paul8259]

Been there twice -- once before it changed hands. Have tried DIY ones, not easy to duplicate. I believe they can still be ordered on-line now.

[@arayabuchichi3798]

I Love ❤️ Texas !!!

[@CJK1910]

I called the number to talk to Floyd, and tell him about seeing this video, and the young lady said he no longer owns the business.

[@ClassyChassy88]

I miss east Texas sooooo much, mostly these links!!!

[@r_mackblah7685]

Bless you

[@bartavaughan295]

Memories of hot links grandpas and TEXAS and the Holidays. I cant get there soon enough.

[@nathancannon2235]

Gilmer is my home town an still is born and raised 10 miles west of gilmer an grew up eatin at doc's and it's still there putin out hot links every day

[@ilovstodance]

ohhhhh i'm Canadian that sure looked tastey Bless there hearts thank you for another great video

[@sonyalilley6324]

I use to eat them all the time, when I was growing up. The last time I had the was when my grandmother past a couple of years ago. My dad ordered several dozen for afterwards and what didn't get eaten, he brought back with us to Missouri. I wish I could have them again. Really miss having them down the road.

[@USdemonicWA]

You can have them again, just order some online they ship now!! ;)

[@302vaderful]

I'm from East Texas and every time I come back I get me a dozen and I'm nit sharing. LMAO

[@Zoom19Lov]

Beautiful but it's so sad they don't have anyone in line to carry on the legacy. So, sooo unfortunate.

[@southernlady67]

We always ate hot links from a small place in Gonzales TX...my hometown....nothing like it...delicious!! Wonderful memories

[@geraldbeasley]

Love them links GILMER ( Lake Providence) TEXAS ! My home town

[@MadStyle1911]

For those who cant go to East Texas, you can get them thru Goldbelly.

[@bluegrassfan23]

Ahhhhhh. Texas!

[@prankster671]

22April2021...I'm hoping this place still open!!

[@jamespittmon6164]

My mom and dad’s family raised in Gilmer. We have eaten Doc’s hot links for many years. Always had Hot links at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

[@NaNa_NaNa6]

I live in gilmer. THIS and the yamboree🥰 except I've sort of grown a little out of the yamboree and don't go every year like I used to.

[@ChristopherTrott]

These links look really good

[@z-z-z-z]

that's what she said...

[@wazi13]

This is great, definitely going to visit the next time i'm in Texas.

[@rantanamo]

Haven't had any of those in about year. My parents are from east Texas so we usually get them from Pittsburg or a little stand in Avenger. Some of the best food on earth. So good. Very unique flavor.

[@brianmoody2549]

Hot links are great cooked while, and have to have that sap.great people and great places,will never go away,someone will come long and take it over, and do the right thing.and keep it going.

[@B1gHagar]

I watch Diners Drive-ins n Dives and honestly the places I've visited are so so. Not with Texas Country Reporter, the places are as good as they look.

[@charlieriach7176]

God bless y’all’

[@jspud10]

It’s 2019 and this video was posted in 2013. Wonder if they’re still open. Haven’t eaten here, but did eat at the one in Pittsburgh, TX.

[@dmetriglover857]

Yes they are still open I looked it up I'm going to try it out next time I'm in east Texas I live in Amarillo

[@jspud10]

Dmetri Glover thanks!

[@davidgoldstein1526]

Were I a younger man, I’d step up to the plate and keep the tradition alive.

[@hanscollet3857]

That's the spirit of america!

[@billygowhoop]

I love the area that I live in but boy do I wish that I had access to Texas BBQ. There's nothing better than a spicy, meaty hot link or brisket smoked by someone who knows what they're doing.

[@watchdealer11]

The real America CNN will never show

[@lukepate8749]

Sure need to get back here myself,Love it !!!

[@kenbranch5223]

Good news.will be ordering

[@ronaldbrooks5982]

Supper, love that word

[@larrysmith9359]

I grew up in Pittsburg. Hotlines are great. They would cook them in old refrigerators. There were several stores in Pittsburg that served them. Warrick’s is about the only one left serving them.

[@jrbrawlersgaming1816]

Me being from Pittsburg im only used to our version but the next time I go home, im gonna try em. They're definitely bigger than the ones im used to, damn.

[@letowilliams6461]

That's what I was saying... They FULL size... I'm used to the Pittsburg ones

[@rgd2598]

My grandfather,H.W. Rhea and his sister started the Hot Link business here in East Texas, back in the great depression. For decades the product was known as Rhea's Hot Links. It was started in Greenville, Tx. His sons, Allen and Joe Rhea both opened up there own Hot Link business (and both called Rhea's Hot Links) in Mt Pleasant, Pittsburg and Tyler Tx. I believe Allen Rhea was the one that sold this store to "Docs Hot Links....yrs ago. But I'm not sure.(it could have been my grandfathers sister) Allen died in the 80's and his daughter and son in law ran the business for yrs. David Rhea (my cousin ) took over Joe Rhea's Hot Links in Tyler. My grandfather's sister (Aunt Chic) broke away from Rhea's and started East Texas Hot Links yrs ago. She wanted more than just a small business and became federally inspected (FDA)....and because of this. they became famous...or well know anyways. I grew up at Rhea's in Greenville, Tx and lived with my grandparents in the early 60's. Back then things were segregated. We had a "colored" eating area and a "white" eating area.

[@clsmith42]

Thank you for sharing the history! I go to Rheas in Tyler and have been for years. Sure wish y'all had a location in dfw.

[@anthonyhenry3341]

Wow that’s my hometown Greenville I can remember as a little boy my grandma and grandpa would take me to the Hotlink stand on Lee St. Wow

[@rgd2598]

@@anthonyhenry3341 .. I went to Austin, Lamar, and Crocket elementary schools there … as well as 7th grade jr high in Greenville. I graduated in Lindale in 1975. My best friend in Greenville is/was Mike Castleberry that played in numerous bands there. Rheas Hot Links was on Fannin street (I think That was the name )between Lee and Washington just across from the Market square. Paul castleberry had Paul’s upholstery just around the corner on Lee Street.

[@joseoviedo1644]

November 2019 anyone? Lol

[@kingbIIIr]

Yes, Sir. Right here salivating

[@rw9573]

I just had some delivered to my home in New Mexico. The hot links have been a family tradition for over 50 years.

[@zerosleep657]

hi bruh

[@zerosleep657]

@@rw9573 still there???

[@painisreal4299]

No

[@leonardpearlman4017]

Tired of vegetables? Man! I have never seen a pile of sausages as a meal before. Straight out of the smoker, too. I'd like to try that! When I look at restaurant reviews there's always someone talking about "vegan options"... I think here they'd say that the vegan option might be in the next town!

[@kelefane6233]

Salt of the earth folks

[@eltigredetejas2328]

This used to be my spot back when I was a student at Jarvis Christian College 🧑🏿‍🎓 Best all beef links 🤤 💪🏿

[@KevinBullard]

They are really good

[@dorothygale5896]

When we were kids and passing through, we'd get hot links at City Market in Giddings. The best.

[@rodandjudibowen5665]

I wish them all the best! But this video is now 10 years old! I wonder if the cafe is still goin'? 🤠

[@BaconPraline]

Looks good to me. You know its gonna be good when you see the cook have a twinkle in his eye when he talks about it

[@phantom_crie]

The story just makes me want to get to Texas try them before it's gone

[@codom9077]

I live about 45 minutes or so from gilmer. Never heard about this place. Wonder if they’re still there

[@LJTHEGEEK]

omfg so glad to see that this place is still open .maybe one day i will get there

[@nathanpope6853]

This is my favorite place.

[@snakeoil24]

Hey I might be from Texas but those Hot links sure look good!

[@calikalbocalikalbo6082]

I live in Japan and plan on going this month.

[@bok6155]

As of now I just checked Docs Hot links are available online

[@Diesel436]

Man I want to visit Texas so bad