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Recipe: Nutritious Pork Dinner for Dogs
Every dog has unique nutritional needs based on numerous factors including the dog's weight, age and activity level. The only way that you can meet all of your dog's nutritional needs is to create a customized homemade dog food diet. This nutritious pork dinner for dogs includes multiple superfoods and beneficial ingredients that will aid in your dog's overall health and well-being.
The term superfoods' is relatively new, but the foods included in this category have been around for centuries. We use the adjectivesuperto describe these foods because they are some of the mostnutritionally densefoods on the planet.
But, while it is a nutritious and healthy recipe, this pork dinner for dogs may not be a suitable option for every canine. Before switching to this (or any other) homemade dog food recipe, be sure to have a discussion with your veterinarian and/or a canine nutritionist. They will be able to tell you if the recipe(s) you're interested in will provide a nutritionally balanced diet for your canine companion.
Nutritious Pork Dinner for Dogs
If you work outside the home, this recipe is a great alternative to meals that you have to prepare daily. You can make the food in a slow cooker in about 4 hours. You could also use a pressure cooker to prepare this meal in just 1 hour! Plus, you canmake the food in bulk so you only have to cook once a week or so.
Recipe: Nutritious Pork Dinner for Dogs
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This recipe is made with pork, but you could substitute a different protein source if you'd prefer to use beef, chicken or any other meat you'd like. I use long grain brown rice in this recipe, but you can use regular brown rice if that's all you have on hand.
- Author: Samantha Randall
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: about 12 cups of food 1x
- Category: Dog Food
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Dog Food
- 4 lbs. ground pork
- 1 large sweet potato (chopped)
- 1 large apple (cored and chopped)
- 2 large carrots (chopped)
- 1 cup kale (chopped)
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 cup rice
- 1.5 cups water
Add all of the ingredients to the crock pot in the order that they are listed above. Secure the lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
When the recipe is finished cooking, it will be easy to mix all of the ingredients together and break up the pork in the process. Once the food has cooled you can feed it to your dog.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 2.1 g
- Sodium: 52 mg
- Fat: 2.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.3 g
- Fiber: .8 g
- Protein: 20.7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
How much to feed:I recommend feeding about 1/2 cup of food for every 20 pounds of body weight. This recommendation is for 2 servings per day. This is just a guideline.Lazier pets and senior dogs may not need as many. It is extremely important to consult your veterinarian about the best serving size for your dog.
How to store:You can store the leftover pork dinner for dogs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or freeze them and theyll keep for up to 3 months. Keep in mind that this recipe includes no preservatives, so it won't last nearly as long as commercial dog food.
For More Information
We publish many homemade dog food and treats recipes every month. For more recipes, pet food cooking tips and advice, see our Recipes section. If you're new to home cooked dog food subject, I recommend you read more about How Much To Feed to understand serving sizes, What Supplements To Use to create well-balanced meals, and How To Store for tips on simple and easy homemade dog food storing in a fridge or a freezer.
Homemade Pork Dog Food Recipe
Homemade Pork Dog Food Recipe
Published: Updated: by AngelaC This post may contain affiliate links
Our first homemade pork dog food recipe is grain free and low carb. Ground pork is cooked with pumpkin, celery and zucchini with healthy additions for a meal my dogs loved.
To be honest, pork is not something I have previously cooked for my dogs but thought I would try them with it. They enjoyed it and were hanging around the kitchen when it was cooking as it was a new smell for their curious noses.
Homemade dog food made with good quality ingredients can be hugely nutritious for your dog and as ever with our recipes, tweak them to your own dog's needs.
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IS PORK SAFE FOR DOGS?
Pork can be safe for dogs to eat when prepared properly and fed in moderation. However, there are some important considerations to keep in mind when feeding pork to dogs.
- Raw pork should be avoided as it can contain harmful bacteria and parasites that can cause digestive problems and other health issues in dogs. Cooking pork thoroughly can help to kill any harmful bacteria and make it safer for dogs to eat.
- Pork bones should not be given to dogs as they can splinter and pose a choking hazard, as well as cause damage to the digestive system if swallowed.
- Pork products such as bacon and ham should be avoided due to their high salt, fat, and calorie content, which can lead to obesity, pancreatitis, and other health issues in dogs if consumed in excess.
INGREDIENTS
In addition to the ground pork we used other cuts of meat with healthy vegetables.
- Ground pork - use either fresh or defrosted ground pork
- Pork liver - this can be substituted with beef liver
- Chicken Giblets - a good source of iron, protein and minerals
- Pumpkin - great for fiber
- Zucchini - low in carbs and a source of antioxidants. We grate ours for easy digestion.
- Celery - this must be washed thoroughly. This is a great source of fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, folate, potassium, and manganese
- Eggs - with their shells as the source of calcium.
- Turmeric - great for inflammation. We add this in most of our food
- Ginger - grated and helps digestion and soothes the stomach.
- Chia Seeds - a good source of omega 3 fatty acids.
- Hemp hearts - a great source of amino acids and fiber
HOW TO MAKE PORK DOG FOOD RECIPE
The ground pork is cooked first, then the other meats and vegetables added.
Cook ground pork
Add the liver and giblets
Add the eggs, vegetables and seasonings
Cook and cool before serving
STORAGE
Once cooled, the homemade dog food should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
This can be frozen and should last up to 3 months in the freezer. Spoon into airtight containers or zip lock bags.
RECIPE TIPS
Chop the vegetables into small pieces for ease of digestion and crush the egg shells.
The ground pork can be substituted with ground chicken, ground turkey or ground beef.
Other veggies can be used such as spinach, sweet potatoes, carrots or broccoli.
For a smoother dinner, run the ingredients in a food processor.
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Homemade Pork Dog Food
An easy homemade dog food recipe with ground pork, zucchini and pumpkin for a tasty and nutritious dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dog Meals
Cuisine Grain Free Dog Food, Homemade Dog Food
Servings 10 servings
Calories 305 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground pork
- 4 oz pork liver or beef liver
- 2 oz chicken giblets
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- cup pumpkin cut into small chunks
- cup celery finely chopped
- cup zucchini grated
- teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a large pan on a medium heat.
Add the ground pork and cook for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
Add the liver and chicken giblets and cook for a further 4 minutes until cooked.
Add the celery, pumpkin , zucchini, hemp hearts, chia seeds, turmeric, ginger, and eggs. Stir well and cover. Simmer for 7-10 minutes until the vegetables are cooked.
Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
The whole batch is about 50 oz making 10 servings at 5 oz each.Always check with your veterinarian before introducing any new foods into your dogs diet.Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by Spoonacular from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Pork Dog Food
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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This is an excellent recipe for those dogs who either have poultry allergies that are looking for a novel protein diet or for those dogs with grain sensitivities where they need a grain-free diet. This diet is high protein, moderate in carbohydrates, and lower in fat making it a good overall choice for the typical urban dog who gets a couple of walks a day, or a dog that needs some fat restriction.
What is BalanceIT?
BalanceIT is a free online software that anyone can use to create complete and balanced recipes for your dogs. This software was created by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, and as long as you follow the recipe as instructed it will contain everything your pup needs meeting all the AAFCO minimum nutrient standards for adult dogs.
When using this software it will give you two options one is using their BalanceIT supplement, and the second is using Human Supplements. Personally, I find BalanceIT to be much for convenient and cost-effective than the Human Supplements, however, if for some reason the Human supplements are easier for you to acquire I do have a full list of the recommended supplements on my blog here.
INGREDIENTS
Pork Loin: A great source of lean protein, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and phosphorus. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals such as zinc and potassium.
Sweet Potato: A rich source of dietary fibre, along with vitamins A, C, B, and several minerals such as iron, potassium, calcium and selenium.
Spinach: Provides many different essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, manganese, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B2. Spinach also contains several antioxidants such as Quercetin and Kaempferol which can help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.
Apple: Raw apples are an excellent source of many different types of antioxidants such as quercetin. Apples are also an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber which works as a pre-biotic to help support healthy gut bacteria.
Walnut Oil: An excellent source of linoleic acid and alpha-Linolenic acid which are essential fatty acids that dogs need in their diet.
Nordic Naturals Omega 3 Pet: A wonderful source of omega 3 fatty acids. Nordic naturals fish oil is a purified, third party tested oil that has an excellent EPA to DHA ratio, perfect to balance out the omega 6 fatty acids within this recipe.
Supplement (BalanceIT Canine): Without using the supplement this recipe will be deficient in
DIET COMPOSITION
PERCENT CALORIE BASIS:
- Protein: 44%
- Fat: 24%
- Carbohydrate: 32%
- Moisture: 73%
- Calories: 1048
HOMEMADE DOG FOOD RECIPE
- 336.7 g Pork Loin, roasted
- 350.0 g Sweet Potato, baked in skin, served with skin removed
- 135.0 g Spinach, boiled
- 54.5 g Apples, raw
- 3 mL Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet
- 2 1/8 tsp Walnut Oil
- 3 tsp BalanceIT Canine / Human Supplements
Full BalanceIT Canine Recipe | Recipe with Human Supplements
This recipe is formulated to AAFCO standards and is complete and balanced for adult dogs if all ingredients are prepared as listed and all supplements are included. If any changes are made to the recipe it will no longer be considered balanced and should be considered a treat or addition and be kept to 10% of your dogs overall daily caloric needs.
HOW MUCH TO FEED
The amount that you feed your dog will be based on their individual metabolism and lifestyle needs. Calories needed can range up to 50% high or lower than the average amount and still be considered normal.
Overweight or obese dogs trying to lose weight should be fed to their ideal weight if your dog needs to lose weight please discuss your dogs individual caloric needs with your veterinarian
The below chart is the average calories needed for a dog of a particular weight. If you are using this recipe as a treat the portion should be kept in the treat category. If feeding as a complete and balanced meal, you can either re-calculate the recipe using BalanceIT or feed according to your dogs caloric needs (average suggested amounts within the food category).
INSTRUCTIONS
Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
While the oven is heating up, wash and prep your produce. If using frozen spinach, place in a pan with a lid and a small amount of water and allow to come to a boil. For fresh spinach, boil water, then add the spinach to the pan. Keep in mind that the spinach will shrink if using fresh spinach, start with about 180g of fresh spinach or 150g of frozen spinach to cook.
After your oven is pre-heated place your pork loin on the baking sheet or in a baking dish. I suggest starting with around 425g (a bit less than 1 lb) of raw pork loin for this recipe. Depending on the batch size you are cooking you can also add the sweet potatoes as well, start with about 1 lbs of potatoes as well. Pierce the skin with a fork, then bake broth until done. Meat should have an internal temperature of 165, and sweet potatoes should be tender.
While the meat and potatoes are cooking, you can chop your apples into bite-sized pieces.
Once all the ingredients are cooked and cooled, weigh out each ingredient and either chop them into bite-sized pieces or use a large food processor to chop and mix everything together well.
If you are meal-prepping larger batches of this meal, you can either weigh ingredients individually into each container or multiply the recipe out then mix in a large bowl.
LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP:
I feel like BalanceIT is a great place to start if you want to jump into the home-cooking realm (which is what I used to formulate this recipe), however, it does have some limitations/negatives in my point of view. Mainly the fact that recipes on BalanceIT do not contain organ meats.
Organ meats often provide many different vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that cannot be found in other food items. Thus, after you have gotten the hang of cooking for your pup, if youd like to take the next step to add in organ meats Id highly recommend working with a board-certified veterinary nutritionist to formulate a fully custom recipe for your pup! You can find more information about finding an ACVN diplomat along with the other options for home-cooking for your dog in my blog post on DIY Dog Food.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS FOR COOKING FOR DOGS:
As someone who has homecooked for several years for their pups cooking over 50 lbs of food every two weeks for my two 50 lbs dogs Ive used several products over the years that I LOVE. Below are some of those products.
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I hope you all had fun checking out this recipe make sure to let me know if you try it out for your pups! You can absolutely use this recipe as a topper for your dogs regular food is you do not want to use the BalanceIT supplement, just make sure you keep it to 10% of your pups overall calories for the days (including other treats and additions). I hope you all have a wonderful day and a fun rest of the week!
Til next time my canine health nuts!
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About the Author: Nikki is a Registered Veterinary Technician (Veterinary Nurse) and Dog Mom with over a decade of experience with dogs and cats. Since graduation from college (BS Biology, Dip. Animal Nutrition, AS Animal Science) she has adopted two mixed breed dogs Ranger and Ash, and has focused her time learning about pet food and nutrition.
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