The heritage pork behind our Sparrow-Smoked Rack of Ribs comes from Carlton Farms, a sixth-generation Oregon family that has been the Northwest’s choice for premium pork since 1956.
Six Generations in the Willamette Valley
Nestled in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Carlton Farms is owned and operated by a family whose Oregon roots reach back to the 1870s. For over 60 years they have been a fixture of their community and a trusted name for premium-quality pork, smoked meats, sausage, and beef. That kind of multi-generational continuity produces something you can taste: deep institutional knowledge and a consistency that newer operations struggle to match.
Raised the Right Way
Carlton Farms animals are humanely raised regionally to the family’s exact specifications, with no added hormones, no animal proteins in the feed, and no growth accelerants. That standard is exactly why we seek their pork out, because it aligns perfectly with Sparrow’s commitment to clean, honestly raised proteins and our refusal to serve anything pumped full of additives.
On the Sparrow Menu
Carlton Farms heritage pork is the backbone of our Sparrow-Smoked Rack of Ribs, slow-smoked over mesquite and finished with our signature golden glaze. We bring it in through our trusted Seattle butcher, Cascioppo Meats, who has connected great Northwest producers with great kitchens since 1947.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is heritage pork?
Heritage pork comes from traditional, carefully raised breeding stock and is prized for richer flavor and better texture than commodity pork. Carlton Farms has specialized in premium pork since 1956.
How is Carlton Farms pork raised?
Humanely and regionally to the family’s specifications, with no added hormones, no animal proteins in the feed, and no growth accelerants.
Which Sparrow dish features Carlton Farms pork?
Our Sparrow-Smoked Rack of Ribs, slow-smoked over mesquite and finished with a signature golden glaze.
Learn more at carltonfarms.com.
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