At Cason’s Fine Meats pay homage to BBQ’s Black roots
Come to the diverse neighborhood abutting Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. for smoked ribs from Cason’s Fine Meats. “You taste my barbecue, ribs or chicken, my natural meat, it sells itself — you’ll come back,” says butcher, meat master and namesake of this small shop, Theotis Cason.
Pay homage to barbecue’s African American roots by letting Cason and his crew do the ‘cue.
Oregon-sourced raw provisions are available to cook at home. But. You’re already here! And Black pitmasters are a culinary tradition. Pay homage to barbecue’s African American roots by letting Cason and his crew do the ‘cue. Vibemap Tip: Pick up as much homemade sausage as your grill can cook. Don’t forget order some of the homemade barbecue sauce.
After ⎸Picnic nearby at the gorgeous Peninsula Park Rose Garden
Cason's Fine Meats
Theotis Cason puts a premium on flavor and fresh, all-natural products. With more than 35 years of meat-cutting experience, Cason has built his business on positive word of mouth and customers that keep coming back. His meat products are locally sourced – beef from Oregon Natural Meat, pork from Carlton Farms, chicken from Draper Valley – raised without added hormones, chemicals or additives.
Cason is the owner/operator of Cason’s Fine Meats, previously located in the historic Kenton District and coming soon to Alberta Commons in Northeast Portland.
His philosophy is simple: provide good flavor and you’ll make people happy. “You taste my barbecue, ribs or chicken, my natural meat, it sells itself – you’ll come back. I’ve been able to feed my family and a lot of other families, and that’s given me great satisfaction,” he says. “That’s what we’re about here at Cason’s.”
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Peninsula Park & Peninsula Park Rose Garden
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Patton Square Park, named after pioneer and Portland landowner Matthew Patton, was acquired in 1960 and features paved paths, picnic tables, and a playground area.
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Cason's Fine Meats
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