Getting tired of feeding your furry friend the same old kibble day in and day out?
It’s time to revolutionize your dog’s diet with homemade meals made in the Instant Pot! Here’s how this versatile kitchen appliance can help you create nutritious, delicious, easy-to-make dog food recipes that will wag your pup’s tail excitedly.
The Instant Pot can transform how you feed your dog, allowing you to provide fresh, wholesome meals tailored to your pet’s needs. Say goodbye to the monotony of commercial dog food and hello to a world of flavor and nutrition that will keep your furry companion happy and healthy.
Why Homemade Dog Food?
Many pet owners are turning to homemade dog food for various reasons. One primary benefit is the ability to control the quality and source of ingredients, ensuring that your dog gets the best possible nutrition.
Preparing your dog food can avoid potentially harmful additives, preservatives, and fillers in some commercial brands.
Moreover, homemade dog food allows you to cater to your pet’s specific dietary needs, such as allergies or sensitivities. You can easily customize recipes to include or exclude certain ingredients, making it a great option for dogs with special requirements.
The Instant Pot Advantage
The Instant Pot has taken the culinary world by storm, and it’s no surprise that it’s now making its way into pet food. This multi-functional pressure cooker offers several advantages when preparing homemade dog food.
Firstly, it significantly reduces cooking time, allowing you to whip up a batch of nutritious meals in minutes.
The Instant Pot’s pressure cooking function also helps retain more ingredient nutrients than traditional cooking methods. This means your dog will get the maximum nutritional benefits from each meal.
Easy & Nutritious Recipes
One of the best things about making dog food in the Instant Pot is the variety of recipes available. From classic combinations like chicken and rice to more adventurous options like beef and sweet potato stew, there’s a recipe to suit every pup’s taste preferences.
Recipes also incorporate nutrients like vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats to ensure a well-rounded diet.
When searching for Instant Pot dog food recipes, it is essential to choose those developed by veterinarians or pet nutrition experts. This will ensure that the recipes provide the right balance of nutrients for your dog’s specific needs.
Homemade Dog Food In The Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 3 cups white basmati rice
- 3 cups pure water
- 3 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar or whey
- 3 pounds ground meat beef chicken, turkey, venison, or bison
- 1 pound pastured beef livers or chicken livers optional, but preferred
- 36 ounces veggies various fresh can use frozen
- 1 1/2 cups bananas or blueberries optional
- 6 tbsp coconut oil
- 6 tbsp ground flax seed
Instructions
- Before preparing the dog food, soak the rice in water with whey or apple cider vinegar for several hours. After washing, strain the rice and measure the amount of water left. Set the rice and water aside for later use.
- Press the Saute button on your Instant Pot. Add the ground meat and liver (if using) to the pot. Break up the beef and cook until it is about halfway browned. Avoid browning the meat thoroughly, as it will continue to cook with the rice and vegetables.
- Once the meat and liver are partially browned, add the soaked rice and the measured cooking water to the Instant Pot, following the directions provided in this post. Stir the meat, rice, and water together until well combined.
- Add the vegetables to the meat and rice mixture, but do not stir them. Close the Instant Pot and ensure the lid is locked and the vent is sealed.
- Change the Instant Pot setting to Manual and set the cooking time to 12 minutes. When the cooking cycle is complete and the Instant Pot beeps, carefully turn the vent to release the pressure. Place a towel over the steam vent to protect yourself and your kitchen from any sputtering steam.
- After the pressure has been released, open the Instant Pot and add the fruit (if using) and the coconut oil to the cooked ingredients. Stir everything together until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Store the homemade dog food in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. This will ensure that your furry friend has a supply of fresh, nutritious meals ready to serve.
Notes
- Transitioning your dog to a homemade diet should be done gradually, especially if it is currently eating commercial food, as it is much better for digestion.
- Mix 1 part of homemade food with four parts of your pet’s food.
- Slowly increase the proportion of homemade food while simultaneously decreasing the amount of commercial food over up to 2 weeks.
- Introducing homemade food increases the likelihood that your pet will accept and enjoy the new diet.
- A gradual transition also reduces the risk of digestive upset, which can lead to unpleasant messes for you to clean up.
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Nancy has been a plant person from an early age. That interest blossomed into a bachelor’s in biology from Elmira College and a master’s degree in horticulture and communications from the University of Kentucky. Nancy worked in plant taxonomy at the University of Florida and the L. H. Bailey Hortorium at Cornell University, and wrote and edited gardening books at Rodale Press in Emmaus, PA. Her interests are plant identification, gardening, hiking, and reading.