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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

Published: Apr 13, 2023 Updated: Apr 13, 2023 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

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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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Homemade Dog Food Recipe Pork and Oat

This recipe was created as an alternative novel protein recipe for those dogs that have rotated through several of the more common proteins and grains on the dog food market today making it a good alternative choice for dogs with certain food allergies or that are undergoing a food elimination trial. I also added in the additional factor that I wanted this recipe to be low in fat, but still high in protein, making this a good option for dogs with fat sensitivities that are active. Always speak to your veterinarian prior to making major changes to your pups diet as some dogs with certain medical conditions would not do well with this diet composition (namely the high protein content).

As always since I am not a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, and merely a veterinary professional and as such, I have used BalanceIT in order to create this dog food recipe. BalanceIT is a computer software created by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to allow pet owners and veterinary professionals to easily create balanced recipes for dogs (and cats!).

The recipe today 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.

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.

Oats: A great source of healthy fiber, and one of the few foods high in manganese, which is vital for joint health. Oats are also high in phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, iron, and copper.

Blueberries: A great source of vitamin C, and a powerhouse for antioxidants flavonoids, quercetin and anthocyanidin.

Bell Pepper: A great source of vitamin C, along with other vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K1, potassium, folate, and vtamin B6. Bell Pepper as also an excellent source of antioxidants such as lutein, quercetin, and luteolin.

Broccoli: The great multi-tasker, broccoli is high in vitamins A, C, E, K and B vitamins. It is also high in several minerals such as iron, potassium, calcium, selenium and magnesium.

Walnut Oil: An excellent source of linoleic acid and alpha-Linolenic acid which are essential fatty acids that dogs need in their diet.

Supplement (BalanceIT Canine): WITHOUT THE SUPPLEMENT: this diet will be deficient inRiboflavin, Vitamin A, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin E, Calcium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin D

DIET COMPOSITION

PERCENT CALORIE BASIS:

Protein: 47%
Fat: 19%
Carbohydrate: 34%

HOMEMADE DOG FOOD RECIPE

344g Pork Loin, broiled, lean meat only
409g Oats Rolled, cooked in water without salt
tsp Walnut Oil
92g Bell Peppers, raw, green
59g Broccoli, boiled without salt
74g Blueberries, raw
4 tsp BalanceIT Canine

INSTRUCTIONS

Start by trimming the fat off the pork loin, then prepare in a cooking sheet or cast iron pan with the loin cut into 1 strips. Broil in the oven for 5-6 minutes, then flip to the other side to continue to broil for another 5-6 minutes. After cooking allow to cool to room temperature prior to cutting or pureeing into bite-sized pieces.

While the meat is cooking, prepare your water to boil the broccoli. Heat the water until boiling, then add broccoli for 2-3 minutes until just tender, then remove from the water and allow to cool.

In a separate small pot start by boiling 1 cup of water, then add cup of oats and stir on a low boil for about 5 minutes until the oats are cooked through.

Measure out your remaining raw ingredients and either chop them all into bite-sized pieces OR add all the ingredients (cold) into a large food processor and chop until well mixed and supplements and oils are well combined.

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!

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.

Nikki shares information on a range of pet nutrition topics: from how to create a homemade complete and balanced dog and cat food recipes, to how to choose a pet food. Nikki strives to give dog and cat parents the information they need in order to make the best nutrition decisions for their pet!

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