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Liver treats for dogs - an Australian shepherd in a farmhouse kitchen beside a jar of homemade dried liver pieces

Dehydrated Beef Liver Treats for Dogs

Single-ingredient dried beef liver pieces, pre-cooked to 160°F for safety, for tiny high-value rewards.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Dehydrate 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 60 small pieces
Course: Dog Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 10
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb beef liver about 450 g, tough membrane trimmed

Method
 

  1. Rinse the liver, pat it dry and freeze for about an hour so it slices cleanly.
  2. Cut into strips about 1/4 inch thick, trimming any tough membrane.
  3. Simmer the strips in plain water or bake them until a thermometer reads 160°F (71°C).
  4. Dehydrate at 140°F or higher for 6 to 8 hours, until fully dry and the pieces snap.
  5. No dehydrator? Use the oven's lowest setting with the door propped open for 3 to 4 hours, flipping once.
  6. Snip into pieces about the size of a pinky fingernail.

Notes

Calories are estimates from USDA FoodData Central values. Keep all treats to about 10% of your dog's daily calories. Liver is very rich in vitamin A, so give only a few tiny pieces a day. Refrigerate 1 to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.