Limited Ingredient Duck
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground duck (85% lean, including skin)
- 1.5 cups brown rice, uncooked
- 1 cup sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup green beans, chopped
- 1/4 cup duck fat (rendered from duck skin)
- 4 cups water
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp ground eggshell (dried and finely powdered)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Rinse brown rice and combine with 4 cups water in a large pot; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 35-40 minutes until tender and water is absorbed.
- While rice cooks, brown the ground duck in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, breaking into crumbles; reserve rendered fat and set duck aside.
- Steam sweet potato cubes for 15 minutes until fork-tender, then mash thoroughly; steam green beans for 8 minutes until soft and chop finely.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, browned duck with reserved fat, mashed sweet potato, chopped green beans, beaten eggs, and ground eggshell; mix until uniformly incorporated.
- Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet in an even layer approximately 1 inch thick; bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let cool completely to room temperature before portioning; divide into daily servings based on your dog's caloric needs.
- Refrigerate portions in airtight containers and freeze any servings not used within 3 days.
💊 Required Supplements
Add per batch (yields approximately 4 lbs): 1 tsp fish oil (providing 1000mg EPA+DHA combined), 1/2 tsp zinc methionine (providing 50mg elemental zinc), 1/4 tsp vitamin E (50 IU as mixed tocopherols), 1/2 tsp iodized salt (providing 0.3mg iodine). Mix supplements into cooled food before portioning.
Nutritional Analysis
1.5 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
Store refrigerated portions in airtight glass or BPA-free containers for up to 3 days; freeze remaining portions in portion-sized containers for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in refrigerator only—never microwave. Wash all surfaces and utensils with hot soapy water after preparation. Discard any food left uneaten after 2 hours at room temperature.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute duck with chicken or beef without reformulating supplements, as calcium and fatty acid profiles differ significantly. Avoid replacing sweet potato with white potato (nightshade sensitivity risk) or substituting rice with grains containing gluten. Omitting or altering supplement ratios will create dangerous nutritional imbalances—particularly calcium:phosphorus disruption leading to bone disease.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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