Merrick Dog Slow-Cooked Grain Free Kansas Style Pork 12.7oz. (Case of 12)

Merrick Slow-Cooked Grain Free Kansas Style Pork is a wet dog food formulated for adult dogs of all breeds and sizes, built around real deboned pork slow-cooked and chopped with natural smoke flavor. Inspired by Kansas City-style barbecue, this recipe uses a slow-cooking process that produces a distinct chopped pork texture not found in standard wet food formats. Pork is a less common primary protein in mainstream wet dog food, making this recipe a practical rotation option alongside chicken or beef-based recipes. Grain-free and complete, it functions as a daily meal or as a premium topper over dry kibble.

Quick Product Snapshot

Why Pet Owners Choose This Food

• Real deboned pork is the first ingredient - a less common primary protein that works well for rotation feeding alongside chicken or beef-based recipes
• Slow-cooked and chopped for a distinct texture and flavor profile not found in standard wet food formats
• Natural smoke flavor delivers an authentic Kansas City barbecue-style taste without artificial flavors
• Grain-free formula with no corn, wheat, or soy - suitable for dogs with common grain sensitivities
• Red jacket potatoes, carrots, and dried tomato provide a distinctive vegetable profile with natural fiber and micronutrients
• Omega-3 fatty acids from salmon oil and flaxseed oil support healthy skin and coat condition
• Crafted in Merrick's Hereford, TX kitchen with no artificial preservatives

Ingredient Transparency

The recipe leads with deboned pork, followed by beef broth and vegetable broth as primary moisture and flavor sources. Pork liver adds organ-based nutrition and palatability, while potatoes provide a natural carbohydrate base. Carrots and dried tomato contribute fiber and micronutrients. Natural smoke flavor is used to achieve the Kansas City barbecue-style profile - no artificial flavors are included. Salmon oil and flaxseed oil deliver omega-3 fatty acids. The formula contains no corn, wheat, soy, or artificial preservatives. All ingredients are sourced and the product is crafted in the USA at Merrick's Hereford, TX facility.

Nutritional Positioning

This wet dog food delivers 8.0% crude protein (min.) and 2.0% crude fat (min.), supported by 82.0% moisture content. The lower fat level reflects the lean pork-based formulation and vegetable-inclusive ingredient list. High moisture content at 82% contributes meaningfully to daily fluid intake. This recipe meets the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult dog maintenance and is positioned as a complete and balanced daily meal - though it is also commonly used as a high-palatability topper.

Texture, Palatability, and Feeding Experience

The Kansas Style Pork format features slow-cooked, chopped pork pieces in a savory broth with vegetable inclusions. The slow-cooking process produces a tender, pull-apart pork texture that differs from standard pate or chunk-in-gravy wet food formats. The natural smoke flavor and pork-forward aroma create a distinctive profile that can appeal to dogs that have become less interested in conventional chicken or beef-based wet food recipes. Serving at room temperature improves palatability compared to refrigerated portions.

Feeding Guidance and Portion Use

Can be served as a complete meal or as a premium topper over dry kibble. Typical daily feeding guidelines by body weight: 10-20 lbs - 3/4 to 1-1/4 cans; 20-40 lbs - 1-1/4 to 2 cans; 40-60 lbs - 2 to 2-3/4 cans; 60-80 lbs - 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cans; 80-100 lbs - 3-1/4 to 4 cans. Adjust based on your dog's individual metabolism and activity level. When transitioning from another food, introduce gradually over 7 days. Always provide fresh water alongside meals.

Safety, Storage, and Handling

Store unopened cans in a cool, dry place. After opening, cover and refrigerate unused portions and use within 3 days. Serve at room temperature for best palatability. Always provide fresh water. Keep out of reach of children. If your dog has a known health condition or dietary restriction, consult your veterinarian before changing their diet.

Product Highlights

• Real deboned pork as the first ingredient
• Slow-cooked and chopped for a distinct texture
• Natural smoke flavor - no artificial flavors
• Grain-free - no corn, wheat, or soy
• Complete and balanced for adult dogs of all breeds
• Red jacket potatoes, carrots, and dried tomato
• Omega-3 fatty acids from salmon oil and flaxseed oil
• Serves as a complete meal or premium kibble topper
• Crafted in Merrick's Hereford, TX kitchen

Merrick Slow-Cooked Grain Free Kansas Style Pork offers dog owners a grain-free wet food option built around real deboned pork - a less common primary protein - prepared using a slow-cooking process that produces a distinct chopped texture and authentic Kansas City barbecue-style flavor. The natural smoke profile, red jacket potato base, and versatile feeding format make it a practical rotation choice for owners managing palatability challenges or looking to introduce protein variety into their dog's daily feeding routine.

Product Specifications

Commercial

• Brand: Merrick
• Product Line: Slow-Cooked Grain Free
• Recipe: Kansas Style Pork
• SKU: 022808284017
• Barcode: 022808284017
• Can Size: 12.7 oz
• Case Quantity: 12 cans

Physical

• Package Size: 12.7 oz per can
• Case Weight: 15 lbs.
• Form: Wet food
• Texture: Slow-cooked, chopped

Nutritional

• Primary Protein: Deboned Pork
• Crude Protein (min.): 8.0%
• Crude Fat (min.): 2.0%
• Crude Fiber (max.): 1.0%
• Moisture (max.): 82.0%

Dietary

• Grain-Free: Yes - no corn, wheat, or soy
• Artificial Additive-Free: No artificial preservatives or flavors

Suitability

• Life Stage: Adult
• Breed Size: All breeds and sizes
• AAFCO Statement: Meets nutritional levels for adult dog maintenance

Manufacturing

• Country of Origin: USA
• Manufacturing Location: Hereford, TX

Ingredients

• Deboned Pork, Beef Broth, Vegetable Broth, Pork Liver, Potatoes, Carrots, Dried Tomato, Natural Smoke Flavor, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Amino Acid Complex, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement