19 Feb 2026

Sausage entrepreneur's homemade invention

From Checkpoint, 5:52 pm on 19 February 2026

A jerry-rigged backyard invention has turned into sizzling hot property for a retired farmer turned entrepreneur. Alan Dyer created the Sossbosser to stop his sausages from rolling around on the BBQ, and ensure they're evenly cooked all over. The first iteration was made from number eight wire. Now the invention is attracting international attention. Alan Dyer spoke to Lisa Owen.