Pork and Rice Dog Food
A hearty homemade dog food made with ground pork, brown rice, sardines and veggies. This one-pot recipe is perfect for a balanced, tasty meal your dog will love.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground pork
- 1 oz pork liver, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 oz grated carrots
- 2 oz green beans
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tableaspoon ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups water or dog friendly stock
- 3 oz canned sardines in water
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground pork and cook until browned.
- Add the liver and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the brown rice, carrots, green beans, turmeric, flaxseed, ginger and water. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30–35 minutes until the rice is cooked and liquid absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in the eggs (they will cook in the residual heat), sardines, and parsley.
- Let the mixture cool completely before serving or storing.
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Notes
This makes 8 servings, with a serving being 1 cup of food.
Serving size can vary depending on your dog’s size, activity level, and dietary needs:
- Small dogs (10–20 lbs): ½ to 1 cup per meal
- Medium dogs (30–50 lbs): 1 to 1½ cups per meal
- Large dogs (60+ lbs): 2+ cups per meal
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pork and Rice Dog Food
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
302
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
113
mg
38
%
Sodium
92
mg
4
%
Potassium
341
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
2125
IU
43
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
70
mg
7
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Net Carbohydrates
18
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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