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homemade himalayan yak cheese dog chews in a small white bowl.
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Himalayan Yak Cheese Dog Chews

Homemade yak cheese dog treat is a great chew for your furry friend.
Course Dog Treats
Cuisine Pet
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting 1 day 6 hours
Total Time 1 day 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings 18
Calories 65kcal
Author Renee Dobbs

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon Milk Cow, Sheep, Goat, or Yak
  • ½ cup Lime Juice or Lemon Juice or White Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan Sea Salt

Instructions

  • Pour the milk into a large pot and heat until boiling. Stir constantly to prevent scorching.
  • Once the milk boils, remove it from the heat and stir in lime juice and salt.
  • Continue stirring for 1 to 2 minutes while the milk separates.
  • Allow the milk to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Scoop out the curds with a strainer or slotted spoon and place them in a clean dish towel or cheese cloth.
  • Twist and squeeze out the excess liquid.
  • Place the dish cloth filled with the squeezed curds onto a dish and put something heavy on top. Allow it to sit for approximately 4 hours.
  • Remove the pressed curds from the cloth and cut it into your desired lengths and sizes.
  • Place the pieces on a dehydrator rack or on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to bake in the oven.
  • Dehydrator: Dehydrate at 150°F for 12 to 20 hours, turning them after 6 hours. Transfer the dried chews to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Oven: Bake at 150°F for one hour. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool and continue to dry for 24 to 36 hours.

Notes

Store homemade yak chews in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
How long the chews last depends on the amount of moisture in them. It can be from 2 weeks to a year.
The number of chews can vary depending on their size.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 0.01mg