Liver and a Dehydrator

JulieBays · 08-16-2011, 07:37 PM

I just realized that I have a dehydrator. Well, I didn't just realize it but I use it for my herbs and realized that I could probably make some tasty jerky for high value treats! Right? I love liver and so does Sasha, cooked of course. I haven't delved into RAW yet. I am working my way into it.

Has anyone seen any recipes for beef liver jerky? Can you do it?

**JakodaCD OA** · 08-16-2011, 07:45 PM

my husband used to make beef jerky in the dehydrater, but not 'liver',,I guess it would be the same way,,I'd probably sprinkle garlic on it, and let her go

onyx'girl · 08-16-2011, 07:57 PM

I just picked one up today from a freecycle connection. I am going to do chicken liver for tracking....garlic is definitely in the recipe/but I don't have the brochure that came with the dehydrator~going to wing it.

JulieBays · 08-16-2011, 07:57 PM

I wanted to put garlic on it but I was worried. Why can't dogs eat onions but they can eat garlic? It's the same family!!

**Lauri & The Gang** · 08-16-2011, 09:42 PM

Word of warning - use the dehydrator OUTSIDE when doing liver as it will totally STANK up your house!!!

Garlic has enough good qualities that when it's used correctly (in the right quantities) it's benefits outweigh the minimal risks.

JulieBays · 08-16-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lauri & The Gang

Word of warning - use the dehydrator OUTSIDE when doing liver as it will totally STANK up your house!!!

Garlic has enough good qualities that when it's used correctly (in the right quantities) it's benefits outweigh the minimal risks.

So my fresh garlic verses powdered? I suppose powdered would add flavor without adding the oils and stuff. Okay. I am going to try to make some liver jerky this weekend for our OB class.

Umm... I like the smell of liver. Are you sure it stinks?

onyx'girl · 08-16-2011, 10:14 PM

I was going to do it outside, I knew it would smell rank...yes, liver stinks!
I still have reservations on using it as tracking bait, I think it will give Karlo the runs, so will mix it up with chicken or cheese.

Thru the Viewfinder · 08-16-2011, 10:17 PM

I was thinking about making my own liver treats for training...

I don't have a dehydrator. Could I just set my oven really low, put the liver on a pan, and let it cook for hours and hours till dried?? Would that work? Should I cut it into bites first, or after its dried out?

Or is this not at all a possible way of making some? lol

JulieBays · 08-16-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Thru the Viewfinder

I was thinking about making my own liver treats for training...

I don't have a dehydrator. Could I just set my oven really low, put the liver on a pan, and let it cook for hours and hours till dried?? Would that work? Should I cut it into bites first, or after its dried out?

Or is this not at all a possible way of making some? lol

All that I know about is herbs. Most ovens will not go below 175 degrees so it wouldn't work for a thyme leaf but I bet if you set it at it's lowest setting it would work for meat.

onyx'girl · 08-16-2011, 10:28 PM

I don't see why not, but it may not be acceptable to your dogs. I don't even know if my dogs would like the dehydrated stuff when they are use to juicy raw.

08-16-2011, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
JulieBays Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 390	Liver and a Dehydrator I just realized that I have a dehydrator. Well, I didn't just realize it but I use it for my herbs and realized that I could probably make some tasty jerky for high value treats! Right? I love liver and so does Sasha, cooked of course. I haven't delved into RAW yet. I am working my way into it. Has anyone seen any recipes for beef liver jerky? Can you do it? __________________ Sasha GSD 5/14/2011

08-16-2011, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	my husband used to make beef jerky in the dehydrater, but not 'liver',,I guess it would be the same way,,I'd probably sprinkle garlic on it, and let her go __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

08-16-2011, 07:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,600	I just picked one up today from a freecycle connection. I am going to do chicken liver for tracking....garlic is definitely in the recipe/but I don't have the brochure that came with the dehydrator~going to wing it. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

08-16-2011, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
JulieBays Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 390	I wanted to put garlic on it but I was worried. Why can't dogs eat onions but they can eat garlic? It's the same family!! __________________ Sasha GSD 5/14/2011

08-16-2011, 09:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lauri & The Gang Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SouthEastern WI Posts: 12,522	Word of warning - use the dehydrator OUTSIDE when doing liver as it will totally STANK up your house!!! Garlic has enough good qualities that when it's used correctly (in the right quantities) it's benefits outweigh the minimal risks. __________________ Lauri & The Raw Fed Gang Raw Dog Ranch Tazer HIC CGC – Cocker Winnie CGC - Corgi Mix Chimanes Spice it Up Piquin (Kaynya) - Chinese Crested Sasha - GSD mix Nator von Triton HIC CGC (Mauser) - LC GSD Piquins Some Like it Hot (Spike) – Chinese Crested Piquins Too Hot To Handle - Fuego (Chinese Crested)

08-16-2011, 10:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,600	I was going to do it outside, I knew it would smell rank...yes, liver stinks! I still have reservations on using it as tracking bait, I think it will give Karlo the runs, so will mix it up with chicken or cheese. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

08-16-2011, 10:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
Thru the Viewfinder Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 169	I was thinking about making my own liver treats for training... I don't have a dehydrator. Could I just set my oven really low, put the liver on a pan, and let it cook for hours and hours till dried?? Would that work? Should I cut it into bites first, or after its dried out? Or is this not at all a possible way of making some? lol __________________ Mallory and Dakota

08-16-2011, 10:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,600	I don't see why not, but it may not be acceptable to your dogs. I don't even know if my dogs would like the dehydrated stuff when they are use to juicy raw. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

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