Lamb, Pearl Barley and Turkey One-Pot

A hearty, gently cooked Turkey & Lamb Balanced Bowl made with a mix of lamb shoulder/neck and turkey thigh for rich, highly digestible protein, plus barley and quinoa for steady energy and gut-friendly fibre. Pumpkin adds extra soluble fibre to support stool quality, while a small blend of organ meats (heart, kidney, liver) boosts natural micronutrients and palatability. Finished with hempseed, nutritional yeast and carefully measured minerals/oils, this recipe is designed to be complete and balanced for adult dogs when prepared with the included vitamin–mineral support.

Method:

Method (one-pot)

Rinse barley + quinoa under cold water.

1. in a large pot/slow cooker, add:

   • Barley + quinoa

   • Pumpkin

   • Bone broth (300ml)

   • Add an extra 200–300ml water if needed so grains can absorb (barley drinks a lot).

2. Cook grains/veg first

   • Hob: simmer 20–25 min until barley is soft.

   • Slow cooker: 3–4 hrs on high or 6–7 hrs on low.

3. Add meats (lamb + turkey + heart + kidney). Stir well.

   • Hob: cook 10–12 min gently until meat is cooked through.

   • Slow cooker: 45–60 min on high (or 1.5–2 hrs on low).

4. Add liver last (to reduce nutrient loss and keep it palatable):

   • Hob: 3–5 min.

   • Slow cooker: 10–15 min on high.

5. Cool fully (important for supplements).

6. Stir in supplements AFTER cooling:

   • Bone meal, hempseed, turmeric, nutritional yeast, wheatgrass, kelp, salt (if using)

Will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days or portion up and freeze for up to 3 months

Ingredients - 1 make 1kg of food

160kcals per 100g

Muscle meat & organs

• Lamb neck/shoulder (boneless meat) – 480g

• Turkey thigh mince (or turkey leg meat, boneless) – 250g

• Lamb heart – 65g

• Lamb kidney – 50g

• Lamb liver – 50g

Carbs & fibre (switched up)

• Pearl barley (dry weight) – 70g

• Quinoa (dry weight) – 60g

• Pumpkin (or butternut squash), diced – 150g

Liquids

• Bone broth (unsalted ideally) or just water – 300ml (plus extra water if needed)

Additions to Balance

• Egg Shell Powder - 6g

• Hempseed oil– 12g

• Wheatgerm oil - 1 tsp

• Cod-liver oil (no added vitamin D/A) x 2 tsp

• Turmeric – 5g

• Nutritional yeast – 3g

• Zinc Supplement x 1

• Kelp powder – 2g

• Pinch of Himalayan salt

Always practice good hygiene by washing lick mats, equipment and surfaces with hot soapy water.

Suitable for:
✔ Healthy adult dogs
✖ Not suitable for puppies, pregnant or lactating dogs, or dogs with medical conditions unless professionally adjusted