tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post4324365486357769517..comments2024-03-17T18:47:25.554-04:00Comments on 17 Apart: How To: Make Sweet Potato Dog Chew TreatsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-21220368975608710282017-01-08T18:12:56.157-05:002017-01-08T18:12:56.157-05:00I have been making these for a number of years; I...I have been making these for a number of years; I started with using the mandolin, and thick, but they always broke because I couldn't get the whole potato to go all the way through, maybe I needed a better quality ! recently I have been getting large sweet potatoes and cutting them into 1/4s and occasionally if on have is a little to big into 5th; I killed my dehydrator a couple of weeks ago and have been using the oven the lowest setting is 265 degrees, but it takes about 10-12 hours because of the thickness of the wedges, although I also run the wedges through the microwave for about 8 minutes. Since I lost the dehydrator, the come out like a rock, I was just worried that being half "cooked" wasn't good for the girls. But I will try the slicing method again and since you don't say anything about "blanching" them, that will take some work out of the process. . . . <br />patnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-19478651422993416482016-11-28T19:30:14.289-05:002016-11-28T19:30:14.289-05:00I have a tray in the oven now. My Samsung gas ran...I have a tray in the oven now. My Samsung gas range has a dehydrate smart button I had never used before today. You inspired me to try it. I have a half hour to go to make it 8 hours. I did sneak 2 out a few minutes ago and give to my dogs and they went over very well. I will leave them in the oven all night, as you suggested.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603222686810756016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-19341636561929332882016-10-21T12:06:23.398-04:002016-10-21T12:06:23.398-04:00I cut mine cross-wise. Easier to cut. And I may cu...I cut mine cross-wise. Easier to cut. And I may cut a stack of them in half. We are having a cool day today, so I have some drying right now. <br />I do like the idea of dashboard drying. If your car is sitting in the sun all day, why not?jondoe888https://www.blogger.com/profile/17347405047411802208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-72299575805625339792016-09-03T13:51:50.188-04:002016-09-03T13:51:50.188-04:00Thank you for sharing this recipe ���� Im making i...Thank you for sharing this recipe ���� Im making it right now for my Speedy (malteseshihtzu) this is great for him coz he eats only limited food coz he's allergic to chicken and wheat. For sure he's gonna enjoy this treat. Thanks! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-41469974077804095182016-07-30T17:44:02.509-04:002016-07-30T17:44:02.509-04:00I have been making these for about a month now &am...I have been making these for about a month now & my Phee loves them. I do them as rounds & in the over @250 degrees for three hours. Trying my first batch in a dehydrator as I write this. Hoping they won't shrink as much as they do in the oven.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-1457538988755908682016-04-28T10:01:15.183-04:002016-04-28T10:01:15.183-04:00Thank you for sharing this recipe. I have washed ...Thank you for sharing this recipe. I have washed and cut the sweet potatoes and now they're cooking in the halogen oven as I do not have a dehydrator. Looking forward to seeing if they're a winner with my shih tzu :)Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03437345238676000567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-18617681862767693892016-03-06T21:49:38.113-05:002016-03-06T21:49:38.113-05:00OMG, Thanks for this idea...just started dehydrati...OMG, Thanks for this idea...just started dehydrating sweet potatoes, but duh...I cut them round and kind of thin. This looks "way more better' lol. Going to grocery tomorrow to pick up more taters. My 2 Doxies love love sweet taters and I'm just getting into research on cooking their regular food and treats. Can't wait to fix this for them, they will flip!!Stayathomedoggymomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-20053053353816239292016-02-06T19:09:57.133-05:002016-02-06T19:09:57.133-05:00Am tempted to make these for our puggle, but a bit...Am tempted to make these for our puggle, but a bit concerned as to how to store them safely and how long they'll keep?Tess's mumHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10421780606205207174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-76813381861234283002016-01-20T05:37:26.963-05:002016-01-20T05:37:26.963-05:00I too have arthritis, I invested in an electric sl...I too have arthritis, I invested in an electric slicer a few years ago, & I use it for EVERYTHING :) microwave sweet potato for 3mins to soften it a little 🐶🐶🐶🐶ms_juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308777018644250395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-18668311999149338942016-01-20T05:35:24.567-05:002016-01-20T05:35:24.567-05:00Hi, I dehydrate meats & fish in dryer, I slice...Hi, I dehydrate meats & fish in dryer, I slice all of it to about 1/2" thick, dress with various flavours, on red meats I tend to marinate in melted peanut butter & coconut oil over night, fish/chicken I use parsley & ginger, ham doesn't really need anything much, dry 4-6 hrs, sometimes up to 8hrs depending on what texture you're after..... My fur-babies Kenzie, Piper, Bailey & Tilda love all of them 🐶🐶🐶🐶ms_juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308777018644250395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-67885623421579860482015-11-12T16:27:21.242-05:002015-11-12T16:27:21.242-05:00On our farm in Hawaii I dried sweet potatoes as tr...On our farm in Hawaii I dried sweet potatoes as treats for our three boys. I parboiled the potatoes as one would do before freezing. This also sets the sugar in the carbohydrates. Next I gave them a cold water bath. The gas stove had an ever on pilot light so I initially heated the oven to 250. After I sliced the potatoes I spread them in pans and placed them in the over I turned OFF the oven and relied upon the heat from the pilot light and it was rather warm outside. It is a lot easier to slice these potatoes after par boiling. I used a sharp <br />knife. I also stopped the process when they were dry but still pliable as it was easier for kids to chew on. I stored them in jars in the refrigerator and the kids could help themselves. Makes them have to share.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-92083342172995964022015-11-05T11:17:22.442-05:002015-11-05T11:17:22.442-05:00Do you turn the slices during cooking?
My oven has...Do you turn the slices during cooking?<br />My oven has a dehydrator setting for 120 degrees F. What length of time & thickness of slice would you suggest to produce a chewy tougher texture? My dog likes to work at the treat for awhile, rather than just devour them with one crunch!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16718853360107557437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-87272385232028631592015-10-24T10:23:09.296-04:002015-10-24T10:23:09.296-04:00Working with a brand new dehydrater. There's ...Working with a brand new dehydrater. There's so many different ways of processing them its hard to choose the right way. I've done the oven method but the turn into chips. Next is the electric dehydrater , which is going right now...10 hours in and there still not completely done. The potatoes are cut thick so I suppose its going to take longer. So I guess I will move on to my days chores and wait patiently.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11283102143170809422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-56652833591852414102015-10-19T13:16:33.217-04:002015-10-19T13:16:33.217-04:00My basset hound is allergic to life haha, his food...My basset hound is allergic to life haha, his food is restricted to sweet potatoes and salmon! Must be nice! I had been following a ddifferent recipe for a while that called for no oil, 25 mins each side, at 300 degrees! Although he loves them, they're more like French fries than jerky and I'm hoping this process makes for some chewier treats! Thanks for posting!!! <3Julia and Cooper from Maryland! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00775349348116509148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-34327731391265200142015-09-11T13:05:10.468-04:002015-09-11T13:05:10.468-04:00I actually have two "Basil" pups - Weima...I actually have two "Basil" pups - Weimaraner's....River & Chief. I've bought the sweet potato treats as well and they're super expensive, but our pups love them. Thank you so much for this tutorial - I'm headed to the store right now to grab some sweet potatoes! River & Chief thank you and I thank you!!!!kathy-ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01035943211927820381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-23155634763578379802015-05-30T09:22:08.001-04:002015-05-30T09:22:08.001-04:00I made these, but I soaked the slices in chicken b...I made these, but I soaked the slices in chicken broth over night first. Then threw them on the pan with the oil. I couldn't keep them on the pan long enough to even take a picture. My dogs devoured them lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-35596497175005804902015-04-25T18:58:50.448-04:002015-04-25T18:58:50.448-04:00I have vacuum packed them after dehydrating....the...I have vacuum packed them after dehydrating....they seem to last quite a long time but today someone mentioned something about botulism and now I am concerned and have been doing some searching but have not found any answers yet. <br />nancynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-48210308013600146532015-04-25T04:35:49.499-04:002015-04-25T04:35:49.499-04:00I'm curious as to why one would need to store ...I'm curious as to why one would need to store dried sweet potatoes in the freezer. It's dried, right? We have a deep freeze but it stays full and this just doesn't seem necessary. Anyone vacuum sealed them for longer storage life? <br /><br />Also, many other websites suggest microwaving them for a few minutes to make slicing easier, and some say it assists in color retention. Sheila Snow-Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05624112579025349840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-55730721515174639732015-04-22T13:40:39.891-04:002015-04-22T13:40:39.891-04:00You can also do them at 250 degrees for 3-4 hours...You can also do them at 250 degrees for 3-4 hours. A turkey at Thanksgiving is 325 for 3 hours, don't sweat the gas bill.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-46999574929459355732015-03-14T01:04:44.741-04:002015-03-14T01:04:44.741-04:00Humpft! I don't have a pet, but dry fresh veg...Humpft! I don't have a pet, but dry fresh veggies to use in my cooking. :) Bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, etc. My electric oven has a light which will maintain about 94° F. They work wonderful in soups and such for flavor, and I can utilize it while it is fresh. Rock on!Lorranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-52607205851803223452015-01-29T09:21:08.941-05:002015-01-29T09:21:08.941-05:00Thank you again! Please see my post @ www.bowlfull...Thank you again! Please see my post @ www.bowlfullofblessings.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127462274389535616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-71175291531469251432015-01-26T07:32:22.428-05:002015-01-26T07:32:22.428-05:00Jennifer, thanks for checking in. We did find that...Jennifer, thanks for checking in. We did find that a dehydrator worked best so good luck with your next batch. We would be happy for you to share and link back to our original post. Best, Tim and Mary17aparthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176955042705963326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-78806438889282533272015-01-24T11:45:42.909-05:002015-01-24T11:45:42.909-05:00I love this post. We tried it once but I don't...I love this post. We tried it once but I don't think I did it right. I'm tweaking it and working on a blog post about it. Would you mind of I shared your post via linking it to my blog post? Www.bowlfullofblessings.com<br />Thanks so much for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127462274389535616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-57518304017846540462014-12-29T19:13:02.257-05:002014-12-29T19:13:02.257-05:00I just made these and my dogs refuse to eat them. ...I just made these and my dogs refuse to eat them. Maybe boxers don't like sweet potatoes (or they are just like me lol) but there are crunchy sweet potato chips on my floor and my dogs are NOT touching them. They been there half an hour so far. I now have a freezer bag of sweet potato chips that appear to be garbage LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498400008646162885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-35259922753822975572014-12-23T13:39:45.753-05:002014-12-23T13:39:45.753-05:00Absolutely, white will work just will not be as co...Absolutely, white will work just will not be as colorful! Thanks for checking in!17aparthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176955042705963326noreply@blogger.com