The Hungry Canary · Printable Kitchen Guide

Carnivore Meal Ideas & Eating Out Guide

Need a breakfast, a snack, a side, or an idea for ordering at a restaurant? Use this list as a flexible starting point. Mix and match what fits your household rather than following a rigid menu.

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Breakfast

  • Eggs and bacon
  • Eggs cooked in butter, ham, and cheese
  • Eggs, bacon, sardines
  • Shrimp, eggs, heavy cream
  • Eggs, salmon, turkey sausage
  • Eggs, chicken, sausage
  • Eggs, small beef steak
  • Eggs, small piece of liver
  • Beef burger patty, cheese
  • Pork sausage and bacon
  • Beef burger patty
  • Ribeye steak with sea salt
  • Trout and shredded chicken

Snacks

  • Jerky: beef, turkey, salmon (choose sugar-free and soy-free)
  • Pork rinds
  • Chomps
  • Bone broth
  • Sardines
  • Shrimp
  • Bone marrow
  • Pemmican
  • Steak tartare
  • Dehydrated bacon
  • Cheese
  • Hard-boiled eggs
  • Carnivore crisps

Sides

  • Cheese
  • Heavy cream
  • Eggs or egg yolks
  • Bacon
  • Shrimp
  • Smoked salmon
  • Bone marrow
  • Beef or chicken liver
  • Heart or other organ meats
  • Scallops
  • Mussels
  • Oysters
  • Crab
  • Lobster

Bone broth can also be added.

Restaurants

  • Steak
  • Burger patties
  • Ribs
  • Rotisserie chicken
  • Seafood
  • Barbecue: brisket, pulled pork, sausage, pulled chicken, ribs, etc.
  • Chicken wings
  • Mexican: carne asada, carnitas, barbacoa, etc.
  • Mediterranean: beef kabob, chicken kabob, etc.

Helpful note: Check sauces, marinades, breading, added sugars, soy, and seasonings when ordering or buying packaged foods. Some choices and preparations may not suit strict carnivore rules. Adjust to your own preferences.