04/06/2025
Making a yummy, flavorful beef broth for the puppy's dinners this week. Bone broth is a nutritious treat for dogs, and making it in a QuickPot (or any pressure cooker) is both quick and easy! Here's how you can do it: I am roasting my beef bones at 400 degrees for 40 minutes for the best flavor and have added thyme, parsley, carrots and celery.
Ingredients:
- Raw or cooked bones (e.g., chicken, beef, turkey—avoid seasoned or spicy leftovers)
- 2-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (helps extract nutrients from the bones)
- Water (enough to cover the bones by about 2 inches)
Optional Add-Ins (Safe for Dogs):
- Carrots
- Celery
- Parsley
- Turmeric (a pinch, for anti-inflammatory benefits)
Steps:
1. **Prep the Bones:** Place bones in the QuickPot. You can use a mix of meaty bones and joints (like chicken feet, marrow bones, etc.), but avoid cooked bones that might splinter.
2. **Add Ingredients:** Add the apple cider vinegar and any optional veggies or herbs. Then, pour in enough water to cover the bones by about 2 inches, but don’t exceed the pot's max fill line.
3. **Cook:** Seal the lid, set the pressure cooker to "manual" or "soup/broth" mode, and cook on high pressure for **2-3 hours**.
4. **Natural Release:** Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally. This can take about 20-30 minutes.
5. **Strain:** Carefully strain the broth to remove bones and any solids. Make sure no small bones remain, as they can be hazardous for dogs.
6. **Cool & Serve:** Let the broth cool completely before giving it to your dog. You can also refrigerate or freeze it for later.
Serving Tips:
- Serve it as a warm treat or pour it over their regular meals.
- Use small portions if introducing it for the first time, just to ensure it agrees with their tummy.
- Use with my recipes in The Ultimate Slow Cooker Dog Food for Dogs cookbook!
Let me know if you need any clarification or extra tips—your pup is going to love this! 🐶🍲
