Cucumber duck bites
Made in my kitchen
Duck breast pressed onto thin cucumber slices and dried until firm. The cucumber dries into a crisp green ring.
My own recipe, from my video. I make this one at home. I’m still weighing each batch, so exact amounts, yield and calories are coming soon.
Treat only — not a complete diet. Homemade snacks do not replace a balanced commercial or veterinary diet. If your pet has a health condition, ask your vet before trying a new treat.
Ingredients
- 500 g duck breast
- ½ cucumber
Other amounts coming soon.
Steps
Slice the cucumber thin.
Trim the visible fat off the duck breast and blend the meat into a paste.
Roll the duck into small balls and press each one onto a cucumber slice.
Dry at 70°C (158°F) for 12 hours, then check doneness (see below).
Store in a sealed container.
Doneness check: every piece should be completely dry and firm all the way through, with no soft or moist center. Break a thick piece open to check. If any are still soft, keep drying.
This is my home method. For USDA’s general guidance on drying meat, see my dehydrator notes.
Calories: coming soon. I haven’t weighed a finished batch yet, so there is no per-piece number here.
Once you know the calories in one piece, use the Custom option in the dog calorie calculator and keep treats near 10% of daily calories.