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Dehydrated Pig Hearts Dog Treat

Simple, single-ingredient dehydrated pig heart treats for dogs. Made by slicing fresh pig heart and slowly dehydrating until firm and chewy—perfect high-protein training rewards.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 5 minutes
Course Dog Treats
Cuisine dehydrated dog treats
Servings 60 treats
Calories 7 kcal

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 14 oz pig hearts

Instructions
 

  • Trim any excess fat, connective tissue, or blood vessels if needed. Rinse briefly and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Cut the pig heart into thin strips or bite-sized cubes.
  • Place pieces in a single layer on dehydrator trays or a lined baking tray. Avoid overlapping.

Dehydrate Method

  • Set to 65–70°CDry for 6–10 hours, depending on thickness

Oven Method

  • Set to the lowest temperature (around 70–90°C). Keep door slightly ajar for airflow. Dry for 6–12 hours
  • The treats are ready when they are firm, dry, and no longer soft in the centre.
  • Let the treats cool fully before storing. They will firm up slightly as they cool.

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Notes

From 388g of pig hearts, you can expect approximately:
  • 40–80 small treats, depending on how you slice them
  • Fewer if cut into larger training chunks
  • More if sliced very thin

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Dehydrated Pig Hearts Dog Treat
Serving Size
 
1 treat
Amount per Serving
Calories
7
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.3
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.04
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Cholesterol
 
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
6
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
19
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
0.01
g
0
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
0.5
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
0.01
g
* 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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