How to Make Beef Jerky for a Dog
Beef jerky strips available at your grocery store are pretty expensive and can be loaded with preservatives. Consider making your own beef jerky for your dog that you can guarantee to be fresh and free of harmful ingredients. Making beef jerky is a simple procedure, but the jerky strips require a long dehydration time. The great thing about these beef jerky strips is that they are also completely safe for humans to consume, although you may want to add seasoning to your batch.
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Instructions
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Trim the beef to remove any fat.
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Cut the beef into thin 6-inch slices. Try to keep the slices around ¼ inch thick, but no larger than ½ inch. Make sure that you cut the beef against the grain.
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Add nonstick spray to the racks of your food dehydrator. Place the beef jerky strips on the racks. Replace the lid on the dehydrator.
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Dehydrate the beef at 145 degrees. Follow the instructions that came with your food dehydrator if you do not have a temperature setting.
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Check on the beef jerky after six hours. The jerky is finished dehydrating once it bends without breaking. The meat will be pliable and dark. The beef jerky will not take longer than 12 hours.
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Store the jerky strips in a plastic container in your refrigerator. Feed your dog these beef jerky strips as snacks or special treats.
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Tips & Warnings
If you make a large batch of jerky strips, consider freezing them to keep them fresh longer.
Three pounds of raw beef will typically yield one pound of beef jerky.
Never feed a dog store-bought beef jerky sticks meant for human consumption.
Do not add onions or garlic in any form to the jerky. These ingredients can damage a dog's red blood cells.
If you add salt to season the jerky strips, use a minimal amount. Salt can cause an imbalance in electrolytes.
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Comments
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alisx123
Dec 29, 2009
Why can't I feed my dog store-brought beef jerky? He loves it...
