Limited Ingredient Duck
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground duck (including skin and fat)
- 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
- 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup chopped green beans
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp ground eggshell (from 6 eggshells, washed and baked at 250°F for 10 min)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook brown rice in 3 cups water according to package directions until very soft, approximately 45 minutes.
- Bake ground duck at 375°F in a large baking dish for 35-40 minutes, breaking apart halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Steam sweet potatoes until fork-tender, approximately 20 minutes, then mash thoroughly.
- Steam green beans and carrots until soft, approximately 10 minutes, then chop into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, ground duck (with rendered fat), mashed sweet potato, and chopped vegetables.
- Beat eggs and scramble in a non-stick pan until fully cooked, then chop finely and add to the mixture.
- Stir in olive oil and ground eggshell until evenly distributed.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before portioning and serving.
💊 Required Supplements
Add per batch (approximately 12 cups total): 1 teaspoon (5,000 IU) vitamin E mixed tocopherols, 2 teaspoons (100 mg) zinc methionine, 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 mg) vitamin B1 (thiamine), 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mg) vitamin B6, 1 tablespoon fish oil (3,000 mg combined EPA/DHA). Mix thoroughly after adding each supplement.
Nutritional Analysis
1.25 cups (for 25lb dog)| Calories | 485 kcal |
| Protein | 32g (38% DM) |
| Fat | 18g (22% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 42g (35% DM) |
| Fiber | 5g (6% DM) |
| Moisture | 68% |
| Calcium | 1.4% DM |
| Phosphorus | 1.0% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.4:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Freeze individual portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions in refrigerator overnight. Never leave at room temperature longer than 2 hours. Discard any uneaten food after 30 minutes. Wash hands and all surfaces thoroughly after handling raw duck.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute duck with chicken, turkey, or beef without reformulating the entire recipe—protein sources significantly alter amino acid profiles and caloric density. Do not replace brown rice with white rice (insufficient fiber and B vitamins) or with grains containing gluten. Do not omit the eggshell powder—this recipe relies on it for calcium, and omission will create a dangerous calcium deficiency. Do not add garlic, onion, grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts, or xylitol, as these are toxic to dogs.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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