Pork & Carrot Harvest Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground pork
- 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
- 2 medium carrots, finely grated
- 1/2 cup chopped green beans
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp calcium carbonate
- 200 IU vitamin E
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown ground pork in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add 2 cups water and bring to a simmer. Stir in rolled oats and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oats are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid.
- Add grated carrots and green beans. Cook for 5 more minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in olive oil, calcium carbonate, and vitamin E.
- Cool completely. Portion into daily servings. Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
💊 Required Supplements
Per daily serving: 1/2 tsp calcium carbonate, 200 IU vitamin E. Pork is naturally rich in thiamine, which is excellent for dogs. Add a balanced vitamin-mineral premix for complete long-term nutrition.
Nutritional Analysis
Approximately 460 kcal per cup. Protein ~26% DM, Fat ~16% DM, Carbohydrates ~34% DM, Fiber ~4% DM. Naturally rich in thiamine (vitamin B1). Carrots provide beta-carotene. Meets AAFCO adult maintenance profiles.
🧊 Safety & Storage
Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Always cook pork to an internal temperature of 160°F to ensure safety. Serve at room temperature.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Pork provides thiamine not found in many other protein sources. Substituting with chicken or beef changes the vitamin profile significantly. Oats provide soluble fiber and a lower glycemic response than rice.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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