Sweet Potato Dog Chew
I found this recipe through Care2.com last year and it comes from dogtreatkitchen.com
Fortune and Choxie LOVE sweet potatoes, along with the other veggies that escape from the kitchen counter while cooking. This a recipe that you can make in batches.
Ingredients:
•1 Large Sweet Potato, washed & dried
Recommended Equipment:
•Food dehydrator
Instructions:
1.Preheat oven to 250° F
2.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3.Cut off one side of the sweet potato lengthwise, as close to the edge as possible. Cutting the side of the potato first allows you to then turn the potato onto this flat surface that you have just created. Having a stable area to rest the potato will make it easier to cut the potato into slices. Don't discard that first piece, it comes out just as yummy as the rest!
4.Cut the rest of the potato into 1/3" slices, no smaller than 1/4".
5.Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6.Bake for 3 hours, turning half way through.
7.Cool completely on a wire rack.
Storing - Although these treats are dried, you will want to keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. You can freeze them for up to 4 months.
Tips & Techniques
•Choosing a Sweet Potato - You want to find a potato that is as uniform in shape as possible. This will aid in the drying process as the pieces will be similar in shape and will cook through at the same time. Also, try to find one that has fewer blemishes or bruises. While you're picking one to make a sweet potato dog chew, go ahead and pick some for the family, too!
•Cutting Even Pieces - One way to ensure your pieces are as even as possible, is to first rest your knife where you would like to cut. Then press down gently across the entire length of the knife. Make a slight cut, then press firmly on your knife from one end to the other, and cut all the way through.
•Degree of Chewiness - Baking for 3 hours results in a soft, but chewy dog treat. If your dog prefers more of a crunch, then bake for an additional 20-30 minutes. When you take the sweet potatoes out of the oven, they may at first appear to be too soft. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before you decide whether or not to bake them longer. This is because they will continue to dry or harden while cooling.
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