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Homemade yak chews

Homemade Yak Chews

5 from 1 vote
Homemade yak chews are very easy to make... they’re just a little bit time-consuming that’s all! The good news is that they're high in protein and calcium with minimal fat and no chemicals or added preservatives. They'll keep your dog entertained for hours!
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 11 hours
Resting Time 6 hours
Total Time 18 hours
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 litres skimmed milk
  • 100 ml white wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • Cheesecloth

Method
 

  1. Bring your milk to the boil. As soon as it starts boiling, add the vinegar
  2. The milk will curdle quickly - scoop out the curds and drain of excess water (I let them drain in a sieve)
  3. Squidge your curds into a block and wrap in the cheesecloth. Apply pressure to the curd block using a saucepan or other heavy item(s). Leave for at least 5-6 hours
  4. Slice your block into ‘fingers’ and pop into the oven at 60 degrees celsius / 150 Fahrenheit. I left my chews in there for 10 hours - some recipes suggest leaving for 30+ hours!
  5. Remove from oven and leave to continue air drying for a couple more days if possible
  6. Serve to your doggy!

Notes

Yak chews are very strong and can damage a dog’s teeth, so be wary of giving them to your dog too often (and definitely not if they have sensitive or damaged teeth already).
I always recommend supervising your dog while they have a yak chew and make sure they’re not chewing on bits that are too small/sharp - these can be a choking hazard.
If you want your yak chews to last for longer, cut your block into much wider/thicker fingers.
If yak chews are stored in an air-tight container, they should last for at least 6 months. Double check for signs of spoilage/mould.