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Slow Cooker Recipe: Crockpot Turkey & Whole Wheat Macaroni Dog Food

Looking for a healthy and easy way to feed your pet? Look no further than this homemade crockpot ground turkey and whole wheat macaroni dog food recipe!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Dog food
Servings 13 pounds

Ingredients
  

  • 5 lbs Ground Turkey 85% lean/15% fat
  • 2.5 oz Turkey Liver
  • 2 lbs 8 oz Whole Wheat Macaroni
  • 5 oz Carrots Finely chopped
  • 5 oz Zucchini Finely chopped
  • 5 oz Broccoli Finely chopped
  • 2.5 oz Cranberries Fresh or frozen
  • 5 tsp JustFoodForDogs Omega Oil
  • 2 1/2 tbsp JustFoodForDogs Turkey & Whole Wheat Macaroni DIY Nutrient Blend

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
  • Finely chop or dice all vegetables.
  • Tip: Use fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible, but if 1 or 2 items must be frozen, make sure there are no added ingredients such as salt or sugar.

Cooking

  • Add turkey, turkey liver, carrots, broccoli, and zucchini to the slow cooker along with ½ cup of water.
  • Cook on high for approximately 2 hours, occasionally stirring to break up the turkey.
  • Make sure ingredients are cooked thoroughly (becoming soft to the touch).
  • Add the macaroni and cranberries to slow cooker along with 3 cups of water. Continue cooking on high heat for 30-45 minutes.
  • Once all ingredients are cooked thoroughly, allow the food to cool.
  • After it has completely cooled, place the food in a large mixing bowl and slowly sprinkle in the Turkey & Whole Wheat Macaroni DIY Nutrient Blend along with the oils required in the recipe. Mix these in thoroughly.
  • Portion into individual serving sizes and store in the refrigerator or freezer. This recipe will remain fresh in your refrigerator for 3-5 days and up to one year in the freezer.

Notes

As with any dog food recipe, it is essential that it is complete and balanced. This recipe is nothing without the DIY Nutrient Blend, which is formulated specifically for each recipe to meet AAFCO recommendations. The blend is compounded from 100% human-grade nutraceuticals regulated by the FDA. As such, it is vital that you follow this recipe exactly as it is written.
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