Gently Cooked Pork Grind for Dogs - 9 lb

Gently cooked pork, organ, and ground bone — the same unsupplemented recipe Raw Bistro uses for its raw line, just steam cooked low and slow to 155°F instead of served raw. The pork is pastured and sourced in the USA, then cooked in the brand's own NICS-certified organic facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, under their Never Ever promise: no factory farming, no feedlots, no antibiotics, no added hormones.

Each 9 lb box comes as two 4.5 lb bags of 2 oz patties, portioned for easy feeding without a scale. The recipe runs 19% crude protein (min), 9% crude fat (min), 0% crude fiber (max), and 69% moisture (max), at 1,605 kcal/kg - about 91 kcal per 2 oz patty. Pork neck, heart, liver, and kidney round out the muscle meat, giving this gently cooked dog food a whole-prey organ-to-meat ratio instead of muscle meat alone. With only single-species pork and pork organs on the ingredient list, it's naturally grain-free and gluten-free, fitting easily into raw, biologically appropriate, or limited-ingredient feeding plans.

Thaw patties in the refrigerator and serve as a stand-alone meal or in rotation with Raw Bistro's raw line - the gentle steam cook makes this pork grind a practical bridge for dogs transitioning to raw feeding or with sensitive digestion that don't tolerate fully raw diets. Keep frozen until ready to thaw; once thawed, refrigerate and use promptly.

Ingredients: Pork, Pork Neck, Pork Heart, Pork Liver, and Pork Kidney.

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Common Questions

How does this pastured, organic pork grind compare nutritionally to a standard grocery-store ground pork?
Conventional 80/20 ground pork from a feedlot-raised hog typically runs about 14g protein and 21g fat per 100g raw, with most of that fat concentrated as saturated and omega-6 fatty acids from grain finishing. This recipe, measured after cooking, guarantees a minimum 19% crude protein and 9% crude fat with 0% crude fiber, working out to roughly 19g protein and 9g fat per 100g at 160.5 kcal. That's a notably leaner, higher-protein ratio than typical commodity ground pork, and because the hogs are pasture-raised without antibiotics or added hormones, the fat that is present carries a more favorable fatty acid profile than grain-finished CAFO pork. You're getting more usable protein per calorie without the fat load that comes standard in supermarket ground pork.

What's the nutritional benefit of including pork neck, heart, liver, and kidney instead of just muscle meat?
Each organ contributes something muscle meat alone doesn't. Liver is the most concentrated natural source of preformed vitamin A (retinol) and copper, both critical for immune function and coat health. Heart is dense in CoQ10, a compound directly involved in cellular energy production (ATP synthesis) in the mitochondria, and it's also a good source of taurine, an amino acid dogs use for cardiac and eye function. Kidney adds selenium, a mineral that works alongside vitamin E as an antioxidant to protect cell membranes from oxidative damage. Combining these with pork neck and general muscle meat gives you a whole-prey nutrient spread rather than the narrower amino acid and mineral profile you'd get from muscle meat by itself.

Does this fit a keto, paleo, or carnivore-style feeding approach for dogs?
Yes. Working from the guaranteed analysis, calories break down to roughly 76 kcal from protein and about 81 kcal from fat per 100g, putting the fat-to-protein calorie ratio close to 1:1. That's the macro profile most carnivore and ketogenic feeding protocols for dogs target, since it keeps carbohydrate at 0% crude fiber and relies on fat and protein as the sole energy sources rather than grain or starch fillers. There are no plant ingredients, no added carbohydrates, and no synthetic supplementation in the recipe, which also aligns with paleo-style feeding philosophies that avoid processed additives. Dogs on strict ketogenic protocols should still track total daily fat intake against their individual tolerance, since 9% minimum fat can vary batch to batch.

Can I use this in place of regular ground pork in home-cooked dog food recipes or as a topper on kibble?
Yes, this substitutes 1:1 for raw or cooked ground pork in most home-prepared recipes, including mixed bowls with vegetables, pumpkin, or bone broth, or as a stand-alone patty meal. Because it's already steam cooked to 155°F, you don't need to cook it further before serving; just thaw it in the refrigerator and warm slightly if your dog prefers it that way. If you're substituting it into a recipe that calls for raw ground pork, account for the fact that this product is already at 69% moisture, so you may need to reduce any added liquid like broth or water to avoid an overly wet consistency. It also works well mixed into commercial kibble as a high-value topper since the 2 oz patty size makes portioning simple without a scale.

What does Certified Organic actually verify on this product, and how is the sourcing confirmed?
Certified Organic status means the pork was raised and the finished product processed under USDA National Organic Program standards, which prohibit synthetic hormones, antibiotics, and require organic feed and pasture access for the hogs. Raw Bistro cooks and produces this recipe in its own NICS-certified organic facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, meaning the same building handling the meat is independently audited for organic compliance rather than relying on a co-packer. Their Never Ever promise commits to no factory farming, no feedlot finishing, no antibiotics, and no added hormones anywhere in the supply chain. You can verify these claims through the USDA organic certificate number tied to the facility and through lot code traceability back to the sourcing farms, both of which a producer maintaining genuine organic certification should be able to provide on request.

Why is this cooked to 155°F instead of sold raw like the rest of the Raw Bistro line?
155°F is above the thermal threshold needed to eliminate Salmonella and E. coli in ground pork, giving this recipe a built-in pathogen kill step that raw diets don't have. Raw Bistro uses gentle, low-and-slow steam cooking rather than high-heat extrusion or rendering, which minimizes the degradation of heat-sensitive nutrients like taurine and certain B vitamins compared to more aggressive cooking methods. This makes it a practical option for dogs transitioning into fresh feeding, households with immunocompromised members handling the food, or dogs whose digestive systems don't tolerate a fully raw diet well. The recipe itself is identical and unsupplemented, the same formulation used in Raw Bistro's raw pork product, so you're getting the same ingredient list and organ ratio, just with the reduced pathogen risk that comes from the cook step.

How does the lean percentage and fat content here compare if I'm trying to manage a dog's weight or fat intake?
At 9% crude fat minimum and 19% crude protein minimum, this recipe sits leaner than most commercial ground pork products, which often run fat content into the 15-20% range once you account for skin and trim included in conventional grinding. For a dog on a calorie-controlled or weight-management plan, the 91 kcal per 2 oz patty makes portion math straightforward since you can calculate a daily calorie target and count patties directly rather than estimating from a bulk tub. Because moisture is guaranteed at a maximum of 69%, you're also not paying calorie budget for excess water weight the way you might with some higher-moisture raw blends. If your dog needs an even lower fat intake for a condition like pancreatitis, discuss the 9% fat minimum with your vet, since guaranteed analysis minimums mean actual fat content could run slightly higher in a given batch.