12 Saber Tails Spring 2016

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America

Recipe Corner

Liver Treats

W

hen I first started showing dogs, my cousin would go with me and 

always had the BEST bait that my dogs would go absolutely crazy to 

sink their teeth into.  Finally, I asked her what she was giving them, and she 

gave me the following recipe:

• Go to the butcher shop and buy a beef liver (YES...the entire liver)

• Ask the butcher to slice the liver into 1/2 inch slices (you can do this at 

home...but I hate to touch the liver more than I need to...it feels kind of 

gross and they are better at making even slices)

• At home, freeze the liver slices in 1 gallon storage bags in a few different 

portions of roughly one pound each

• When you are running out or getting ready for a competition when you 

will need bait, take out one freezer bag and cook according to the fol-

lowing directions:

• Place frozen liver slices in a pot and cover with water

• Add 1 (one) heaping tablespoon of garlic powder

• Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt

• Put lid on pot and cook over low heat until liver is cooked completely 

through

• Cover cookie sheet or baking sheet with aluminum foil and place 

cooked liver slices on sheets (if you made two pounds, you will most 

likely need three cookie sheets).  

• Place in oven at 325 degrees and bake until liver turns to a dark color 

(approximately 15 minutes).

• Turn liver slices over and repeat until liver turns dark on the uncooked 

side.

• Remove from oven and cool completely.

• Cut slices into bite size pieces and place in plastic bags.

• Refrigerate or freeze until ready to feed!

I 

have NEVER met a dog that did not love these liver treats.  However, use 

in moderation!  Liver is a very rich food and, if given too many or too 

often, the dog can develop loose stools.  If your dog has a sensitive stomach, 

you can use the same recipe but substituting beef heart for the liver.

D

on’t forget to save the cooking broth.  It can be used as a special treat 

poured over your pup’s regular dinner.  Refrigerate and use immedi-

ately or freeze in smaller portions.

Recipe shared by Julie Shannon and Approved by her Pack of Peebs