How to Make Liver Dog Treats
If you have dogs, you may be giving them liver as a special treat. You can buy these commercial liver products to give to your pet, but it can be a costly investment. Instead of buying this product, an alternative option is to make your own liver dog treats.
Because liver is a healthy food that provides nutrients like vitamin A, many pet owners may buy freeze dried or dehydrated liver treats to reward their dogs. Although these products can be a dog’s favorite reward, they also are very expensive. If you enjoy cooking, a more economical approach can be to make homemade liver jerky. It is a simple recipe that uses fresh ingredients and can be ready in less than an hour.
Items Needed:
- 1 ½ lbs. fresh cow liver
- Knife
- Plate
- Pot
- Water
- Tongs
- Large bowl with cold water
- Paper towels
- Oiled cookie sheet
- Plastic bags
- Cut the cow liver into 2 inch squares, place these pieces on a plate until ready to cook.
- Place a pot with water on the stove and allow the liquid to come to a boil.
- Add the cow liver pieces to the water. There should be enough water in the pot to cover the liver pieces completely. Allow the liver to cook for approximately 10 minutes.
- Use the tongs to remove the liver pieces from the boiling water, rinse them well in the bowl of cold water and then place these pieces on some paper towels to drain. Remove any excess water from the pieces by drying them thoroughly with another piece of paper towel.
- Arrange the strips of liver on the oiled cookie sheet and place it into a pre-heated 200-degree oven. It can take between 15 to 20 minutes to finish cooking and drying the liver pieces.
- Allow the liver pieces to cool before cutting them into ¼ in. strips. You can store the liver pieces by placing them into a plastic bag and then into the freezer.