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The Carnivore Code Cookbook: Reclaim Your Health, Strength, and Vitality with 100+ Delicious Recipes – A High Protein Low Carb Diet Plan for Inflammation and Wellness
The essential companion to the best-selling The Carnivore Code, featuring more than 100 delicious recipes to help readers reap the incredible benefits of an animal-based diet.
In The Carnivore Code, Dr. Paul Saladino revealed the surprising healing properties of a primarily animal-based diet. The carnivore diet is proven to help people lose weight, decrease inflammation, and heal from chronic disease. This essential cookbook makes it even more delicious to reap the benefits of the carnivore diet. Featuring satisfying mains like One-Pan Honey-Glazed Brisket and Grilled Mediterranean Lamb Chops, recipes for every craving like the Real Meat-Lover's Pizza, White-Sauce Zucchini Lasagna, and Carnivore Waffles, and even decadent desserts like Yogurt Cheesecake with Blueberry-Lemon Compote, this cookbook is sure to please every palate.
Coming complete with a pantry guide to help readers rid their kitchens of toxic plants and so-called health foods, while stocking up on the least toxic fruits and vegetables (like squash, peaches, strawberries, and apples), this cookbook will be an essential resource for anyone interested in transforming their health with the carnivore diet.
In The Carnivore Code, Dr. Paul Saladino revealed the surprising healing properties of a primarily animal-based diet. The carnivore diet is proven to help people lose weight, decrease inflammation, and heal from chronic disease. This essential cookbook makes it even more delicious to reap the benefits of the carnivore diet. Featuring satisfying mains like One-Pan Honey-Glazed Brisket and Grilled Mediterranean Lamb Chops, recipes for every craving like the Real Meat-Lover's Pizza, White-Sauce Zucchini Lasagna, and Carnivore Waffles, and even decadent desserts like Yogurt Cheesecake with Blueberry-Lemon Compote, this cookbook is sure to please every palate.
Coming complete with a pantry guide to help readers rid their kitchens of toxic plants and so-called health foods, while stocking up on the least toxic fruits and vegetables (like squash, peaches, strawberries, and apples), this cookbook will be an essential resource for anyone interested in transforming their health with the carnivore diet.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 8, 2022
About the author
Paul Saladino
8 books57 followersDr. Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. In addition to his personal podcast, Fundamental Health, he can be found featured on numerous podcasts including The Minimalists, The Model Health Show, Bulletproof Radio, The Dr. Gundry Podcast, The Ben Greenfield Podcast, Dr. Mercola, Health Theory, Mark Bell’s Power Project, and many others. He has also appeared on The Doctors TV show and authored the bestselling book, “The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to our Ancestral Diet.”
Dr. Saladino completed residency at the University of Washington. He attended medical school at the University of Arizona focusing on integrative medicine and nutritional biochemistry. Prior to medical school, Dr. Saladino worked as a physician assistant in cardiology. It was during this time that he saw first hand the shortcomings of mainstream Western medicine with its symptom focused, pharmaceutical based paradigm. He decided to return to medical school with the hope of better understanding the true roots of chronic disease and illness, and how to correct and reverse these. He now maintains a private practice in San Diego, California, and sees clients from all over the world virtually.
When he is not researching connections between nutritional biochemistry and chronic disease, he can be found in the ocean searching for the perfect wave, cultivating mindfulness, or spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Saladino completed residency at the University of Washington. He attended medical school at the University of Arizona focusing on integrative medicine and nutritional biochemistry. Prior to medical school, Dr. Saladino worked as a physician assistant in cardiology. It was during this time that he saw first hand the shortcomings of mainstream Western medicine with its symptom focused, pharmaceutical based paradigm. He decided to return to medical school with the hope of better understanding the true roots of chronic disease and illness, and how to correct and reverse these. He now maintains a private practice in San Diego, California, and sees clients from all over the world virtually.
When he is not researching connections between nutritional biochemistry and chronic disease, he can be found in the ocean searching for the perfect wave, cultivating mindfulness, or spending time with friends and family.
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June 28, 2021
This will probably be a big hit with those who follow carnivore diets. I didn't really understand the need for so much of the book to rehash what the diet is, though. The first third of the book goes over the reasoning behind eating an all-meat or all-animal products diet. The author has already written that book (The Carnivore Code) and I think most people who do not eat this way will not be convinced by the overly long intro (I wasn't). When we finally get to the recipe section, there are lots of them. Some use only meat while others use other animal products like eggs, honey and kefir. He also uses small amounts of things like fruits sometimes (he says he himself doesn't eat all carnivore most of the time though he says it is healthier), but he warns about the dangers of vegetables. 🙄
The layout of the cookbook section is large and pleasing to the eye. There are not many photos of the recipes, though, which is a disappointment in a cookbook. There are actually more photos of live animals (always in Utopian looking happy scenes) than of the recipes made with them, which is a little odd. I agree that the meat you eat should be raised humanely on pastured land with real foods they eat, though I don't know how many people who follow this lifestyle could afford to eat 100% animal products 100% of the time that are raised this way. And it is certainly a strange juxtaposition, seeing the author smiling by darling piglets and then reading all the ways to eat them. To his credit, he advocates using the whole animal so the recipes also involve things like chicken heads in your bone broth.
This is the first time I've ever seen a recipe that uses bone marrow as the main ingredient in a frosting, and I can't see myself ever becoming the kind of person to eat that way. That said, if that's your thing, this will be a good source of recipes. Nutritional information is provided for each recipe, though not of things like fiber (which I assume the author doesn't believe in the merits of).
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book via NetGalley.
The layout of the cookbook section is large and pleasing to the eye. There are not many photos of the recipes, though, which is a disappointment in a cookbook. There are actually more photos of live animals (always in Utopian looking happy scenes) than of the recipes made with them, which is a little odd. I agree that the meat you eat should be raised humanely on pastured land with real foods they eat, though I don't know how many people who follow this lifestyle could afford to eat 100% animal products 100% of the time that are raised this way. And it is certainly a strange juxtaposition, seeing the author smiling by darling piglets and then reading all the ways to eat them. To his credit, he advocates using the whole animal so the recipes also involve things like chicken heads in your bone broth.
This is the first time I've ever seen a recipe that uses bone marrow as the main ingredient in a frosting, and I can't see myself ever becoming the kind of person to eat that way. That said, if that's your thing, this will be a good source of recipes. Nutritional information is provided for each recipe, though not of things like fiber (which I assume the author doesn't believe in the merits of).
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book via NetGalley.
May 19, 2021
I received this ebook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
There's a lot of talking at the beginning of this cookbook that is probably very educational, but I really just wanted to see the recipes. They didn't start until page 84....EIGHTY-FOUR. There are a TON of pictures throughout the first 83 pages, so I assumed there'd be a picture for every recipe...WRONG. There's like 10 pictures throughout the whole recipe section.
With all that said, I'll still probably make some of these recipes just because they sound really delicious. I just think the layout of the cookbook wasn't the best.
There's a lot of talking at the beginning of this cookbook that is probably very educational, but I really just wanted to see the recipes. They didn't start until page 84....EIGHTY-FOUR. There are a TON of pictures throughout the first 83 pages, so I assumed there'd be a picture for every recipe...WRONG. There's like 10 pictures throughout the whole recipe section.
With all that said, I'll still probably make some of these recipes just because they sound really delicious. I just think the layout of the cookbook wasn't the best.
May 17, 2021
I'm an open-minded person who will usually come around to a new point of view if I've been given compelling reasons to do so, and my own personal research harmonizes.
But sometimes, a third factor comes into play: Personal experience. I'm a carnivore, and freely admit I love and crave meat. Meat, however, does not unconditionally love me back. The years I spent indulging in what was very close to this cookbook's recommendations were some of the most unhealthy years of my life. Tired of feeling miserable, I changed to a vegetarian diet. I lost weight, gained energy and felt a lot better. Once I felt stabilized, I re-introduced meat back into my diet. I quickly learned my own meat-consumption limits, and how to balance them. My take? Our ancestors may have enjoyed their meat-based diets, but as we continue to evolve, human needs change.
I really wanted to agree with Paul Saladino, but I can't personally endorse his overall views. If you're looking for a good basic meat cookbook, however, this one is fairly straightforward, I'll give it that.
My thanks to author Paul Saladino, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital advance review copy of this book. This review is my honest and unbiased opinion.
But sometimes, a third factor comes into play: Personal experience. I'm a carnivore, and freely admit I love and crave meat. Meat, however, does not unconditionally love me back. The years I spent indulging in what was very close to this cookbook's recommendations were some of the most unhealthy years of my life. Tired of feeling miserable, I changed to a vegetarian diet. I lost weight, gained energy and felt a lot better. Once I felt stabilized, I re-introduced meat back into my diet. I quickly learned my own meat-consumption limits, and how to balance them. My take? Our ancestors may have enjoyed their meat-based diets, but as we continue to evolve, human needs change.
I really wanted to agree with Paul Saladino, but I can't personally endorse his overall views. If you're looking for a good basic meat cookbook, however, this one is fairly straightforward, I'll give it that.
My thanks to author Paul Saladino, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital advance review copy of this book. This review is my honest and unbiased opinion.
July 19, 2021
This book was received as an ARC from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - Mariner Books in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
I was waiting for a book like this to be released. Like my husband and I, we eat a lot of meat and we have read so many health articles about the dangers of saturated fat but then we have read books like the Wild Diet and in order to burn fat you need to eat fat and that is the similar mindset Dr. Paul Saladino has through the Carnivore Core Cookbook and a lot of the meats presented in this cookbook we eat as part of our regular diet and that gave me such a rush of relief. The first thing I look for in all of the cookbooks I preview is pictures of the recipes and whether they are easy to make. Not only were these recipes easy but they look absolutely delicious that my husband and I will definitely enjoy! I can definitely see this book being a potential candidate for a future cooking demo and I know our library community will definitely enjoy it.
We will consider adding this title to our TX Non-Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
I was waiting for a book like this to be released. Like my husband and I, we eat a lot of meat and we have read so many health articles about the dangers of saturated fat but then we have read books like the Wild Diet and in order to burn fat you need to eat fat and that is the similar mindset Dr. Paul Saladino has through the Carnivore Core Cookbook and a lot of the meats presented in this cookbook we eat as part of our regular diet and that gave me such a rush of relief. The first thing I look for in all of the cookbooks I preview is pictures of the recipes and whether they are easy to make. Not only were these recipes easy but they look absolutely delicious that my husband and I will definitely enjoy! I can definitely see this book being a potential candidate for a future cooking demo and I know our library community will definitely enjoy it.
We will consider adding this title to our TX Non-Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
June 15, 2021
A fascinating insight into the benefits of a predominantly aminal-based diet (meat and eggs) with a bit of fruit and honey added for balance. While the scientific community accepts evidence for meat eating by early humans, they are more sceptical about restrcting modern diet to exclude most plants. The author, nevertheless, sets out an argument based on plant toxicity and diets of primitive societies.
I value the fact that the author uses only environmentally sustainable meat, and also that he advocates eating the entire animal, including the organs (nose to tail)., which helps offset meat's carbon footprint.
The recipes are unlike I've ever seen, with pizza made entirely of animal products - that's real meat lover's pizza for you! You can also cook flank steak in a lime-cilantro marinade, a 2-ingredient brisket, carnivore bread, tongue, and of course liver.
Overall, a good addition to your cook book collection.
I value the fact that the author uses only environmentally sustainable meat, and also that he advocates eating the entire animal, including the organs (nose to tail)., which helps offset meat's carbon footprint.
The recipes are unlike I've ever seen, with pizza made entirely of animal products - that's real meat lover's pizza for you! You can also cook flank steak in a lime-cilantro marinade, a 2-ingredient brisket, carnivore bread, tongue, and of course liver.
Overall, a good addition to your cook book collection.
March 4, 2022
This is not just a cookbook. It is an excellent introduction to animal based eating. In fact, it's probably the best introduction out there. If anyone is wanting to learn more about this way of eating, this is definitely the best place to start. Contrary to the technical nature of Saladino's first book, The Carnivore Code, this is a much more accessible book that anyone can understand. In addition, it shows Saladino's developed viewpoints since writing his first book, which most notably includes adding honey and the least toxic plant foods (mainly fruit).
The recipes are also extremely creative. Contrary to what I expected, these are not simply "how to cook a steak" recipe. These are very clever hacks, such as making carnivore bread or carnivore cheesecake.
Get this book if you are at all interested in this way of eating. You won't be disappointed!
The recipes are also extremely creative. Contrary to what I expected, these are not simply "how to cook a steak" recipe. These are very clever hacks, such as making carnivore bread or carnivore cheesecake.
Get this book if you are at all interested in this way of eating. You won't be disappointed!
May 20, 2021
This book goes into depth with the carnivore code. It gives you the science behind it; what to eat what not to eat. It goes into great detail about the benefits of eating a carnivore diet. The carnivore diet is rich in meat and animal organs. They eat plants selectively. We have been reading the benefits of broccoli and cauliflower. In this book they are considered toxic. This is an entirely different way to eat. It gives you lists of how to stock your kitchen with equipment and foods to be successful with the carnivore diet. There are recipes ranging from making your own bone broth to making carnivore bread. Everything you will need to have a complete carnivore diet.
July 7, 2021
Written by a medical doctor who has suffered with chronic illness and has discovered the combative secret lies within our grasp in the carnivorous lifestyle, this book is much more than a cookbook. Though I love to eat meat, some aspects of this diet itself are new to me, especially the information about toxins in nuts and vegetables. In a way it is difficult to get my mind around it...many vegetables are touted as the perfect food, engrained in our psyche. Though I did know that nightshades are inflammatory.
Lifestyle changes can seem daunting at first. My own diet is ketogenic due to autoimmune diseases with some success. But the author of this book has given me a lot to contemplate. As he says himself, his goal is not conversion but to tell his story and what works for him from a scientific perspective. Science is up my alley so the first portion of the book really fascinated me. He goes on to discuss the "true ancestral diet" including his adventures living with the Hadza tribe in Tanzania. He describes the principles of the carnivore code and details what is included...animals organs, meat and eggs (and even honey!) and what can be made from them. The metabolic dysfunction section interested me especially. So did the section on the ethics of meat eating. Saladino also lists what to avoid according to toxicity levels. He highlights the benefits to each of the organs. My dad was a big game hunter and fisherman and we made our own butter as we lived on a farm with many animals for food. This book reminds me of that. I'm also a forager so appreciate the lovely recipes featuring berries in particular like Blackberry-Mint Compote. Honey features in many recipes here such as One-Pan Honey-Glazed Brisket with Celeriac, Squash and Apricots. Mmmm!
Before reviewing culinary books I like to try a few recipes. Those I made (and enjoyed!) included the Easy Sweet Pickled Carrots (I'm always looking for uses for fish sauce!), Supercharged Popsicles (phenomenal!) and Rosemary-Lemon Roasted Lamb Leg with Pear Chutney (I adore anything with pear), Amongst others I am itching to make Sweet and Sour Duck Legs, The Real Meat-Lover's Pizza (intriguing crust) and Alaskan Ice Cream with a secret ingredient.
Even if you are not planning to switch to the carnivore "diet", this book is interesting and contains gorgeous recipes and photographs. It really gave me a lot to think about.
My sincere thank you to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and NetGalley for the privilege of reading (and salivating over!) this delectable book.
Lifestyle changes can seem daunting at first. My own diet is ketogenic due to autoimmune diseases with some success. But the author of this book has given me a lot to contemplate. As he says himself, his goal is not conversion but to tell his story and what works for him from a scientific perspective. Science is up my alley so the first portion of the book really fascinated me. He goes on to discuss the "true ancestral diet" including his adventures living with the Hadza tribe in Tanzania. He describes the principles of the carnivore code and details what is included...animals organs, meat and eggs (and even honey!) and what can be made from them. The metabolic dysfunction section interested me especially. So did the section on the ethics of meat eating. Saladino also lists what to avoid according to toxicity levels. He highlights the benefits to each of the organs. My dad was a big game hunter and fisherman and we made our own butter as we lived on a farm with many animals for food. This book reminds me of that. I'm also a forager so appreciate the lovely recipes featuring berries in particular like Blackberry-Mint Compote. Honey features in many recipes here such as One-Pan Honey-Glazed Brisket with Celeriac, Squash and Apricots. Mmmm!
Before reviewing culinary books I like to try a few recipes. Those I made (and enjoyed!) included the Easy Sweet Pickled Carrots (I'm always looking for uses for fish sauce!), Supercharged Popsicles (phenomenal!) and Rosemary-Lemon Roasted Lamb Leg with Pear Chutney (I adore anything with pear), Amongst others I am itching to make Sweet and Sour Duck Legs, The Real Meat-Lover's Pizza (intriguing crust) and Alaskan Ice Cream with a secret ingredient.
Even if you are not planning to switch to the carnivore "diet", this book is interesting and contains gorgeous recipes and photographs. It really gave me a lot to think about.
My sincere thank you to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and NetGalley for the privilege of reading (and salivating over!) this delectable book.
May 17, 2021
I'm an open-minded person who will usually come around to a new point of view if I've been given compelling reasons to do so, and my own personal research harmonizes.
But sometimes, a third factor comes into play: Personal experience. I'm a carnivore, and freely admit I love and crave meat. Meat, however, does not unconditionally love me back. The years I spent indulging in what was very close to this cookbook's recommendations were some of the most unhealthy years of my life. Tired of feeling miserable, I changed to a vegetarian diet. I lost weight, gained energy and felt a lot better. Once I felt stabilized, I re-introduced meat back into my diet. I quickly learned my own meat-consumption limits, and how to balance them. My take? Our ancestors may have enjoyed their meat-based diets, but as we continue to evolve, human needs change.
I really wanted to agree with Paul Saladino, but I can't personally endorse his overall views. If you're looking for a good basic meat cookbook, however, this one is fairly straightforward, I'll give it that.
My thanks to author Paul Saladino, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital advance review copy of this book. This review is my honest and unbiased opinion.
But sometimes, a third factor comes into play: Personal experience. I'm a carnivore, and freely admit I love and crave meat. Meat, however, does not unconditionally love me back. The years I spent indulging in what was very close to this cookbook's recommendations were some of the most unhealthy years of my life. Tired of feeling miserable, I changed to a vegetarian diet. I lost weight, gained energy and felt a lot better. Once I felt stabilized, I re-introduced meat back into my diet. I quickly learned my own meat-consumption limits, and how to balance them. My take? Our ancestors may have enjoyed their meat-based diets, but as we continue to evolve, human needs change.
I really wanted to agree with Paul Saladino, but I can't personally endorse his overall views. If you're looking for a good basic meat cookbook, however, this one is fairly straightforward, I'll give it that.
My thanks to author Paul Saladino, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital advance review copy of this book. This review is my honest and unbiased opinion.
July 19, 2021
This book was received as an ARC from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - Mariner Books in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
I was waiting for a book like this to be released. Like my husband and I, we eat a lot of meat and we have read so many health articles about the dangers of saturated fat but then we have read books like the Wild Diet and in order to burn fat you need to eat fat and that is the similar mindset Dr. Paul Saladino has through the Carnivore Core Cookbook and a lot of the meats presented in this cookbook we eat as part of our regular diet and that gave me such a rush of relief. The first thing I look for in all of the cookbooks I preview is pictures of the recipes and whether they are easy to make. Not only were these recipes easy but they look absolutely delicious that my husband and I will definitely enjoy! I can definitely see this book being a potential candidate for a future cooking demo and I know our library community will definitely enjoy it.
We will consider adding this title to our TX Non-Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
I was waiting for a book like this to be released. Like my husband and I, we eat a lot of meat and we have read so many health articles about the dangers of saturated fat but then we have read books like the Wild Diet and in order to burn fat you need to eat fat and that is the similar mindset Dr. Paul Saladino has through the Carnivore Core Cookbook and a lot of the meats presented in this cookbook we eat as part of our regular diet and that gave me such a rush of relief. The first thing I look for in all of the cookbooks I preview is pictures of the recipes and whether they are easy to make. Not only were these recipes easy but they look absolutely delicious that my husband and I will definitely enjoy! I can definitely see this book being a potential candidate for a future cooking demo and I know our library community will definitely enjoy it.
We will consider adding this title to our TX Non-Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
July 25, 2021
Stunning cover…I have heard of this style of eating but this was my first time actually reading through the instructive process of the carnivore code.
What did I like? If you haven’t been informed of what the carnivore code is then don’t worry. The doctor starts out explaining what it is and how it helped him. This is a complete one eighty given all the information plant diets have thrown at us the last twenty years. Most of use would balk at using chicken heads or feet to make bone broth. We are definitely not our grandparents generation. The more evolved we become the more sensitive we become toward animals. I agree though that if your following the code then use the whole animal.
Would I recommend or buy? I can almost acknowledge the doctor’s point when it comes to the carnivores code. I ate this way growing up and was never overweight. It takes a dedication to eat this way and care about how the animals are treated as well. I found it to be an interesting look and would definitely buy a copy. I look forward to trying out his podcast as well. Five stars!
I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review.
What did I like? If you haven’t been informed of what the carnivore code is then don’t worry. The doctor starts out explaining what it is and how it helped him. This is a complete one eighty given all the information plant diets have thrown at us the last twenty years. Most of use would balk at using chicken heads or feet to make bone broth. We are definitely not our grandparents generation. The more evolved we become the more sensitive we become toward animals. I agree though that if your following the code then use the whole animal.
Would I recommend or buy? I can almost acknowledge the doctor’s point when it comes to the carnivores code. I ate this way growing up and was never overweight. It takes a dedication to eat this way and care about how the animals are treated as well. I found it to be an interesting look and would definitely buy a copy. I look forward to trying out his podcast as well. Five stars!
I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review.
October 27, 2026
This cookbook is the absolute ultimate companion to ancestral eating, translating the powerful science of the carnivore lifestyle into practical, mouthwatering daily meals. For anyone who understands the principles behind nose-to-tail nourishment but wants delicious, creative ways to bring it to the dinner table, this book is an absolute godsend.
The recipes are wonderfully structured, surprisingly easy to follow, and prove that a high-protein, low-carb diet built on quality animal foods can be endlessly satisfying. Every single dish is packed with the rich, nutrient-dense goodness required to build strength, calm chronic inflammation, and restore total-body wellness. Since incorporating these incredible recipes into my weekly meal plan, I have experienced a massive surge in daily vitality, razor-sharp mental focus, and a steady sense of physical strength that feels completely unstoppable.
The instructions are clear, the variety is fantastic, and the results speak for themselves. If you are committed to reclaiming your health and vitality through a powerful meat-based approach, this cookbook is an absolute essential for your kitchen. Five shining stars!
The recipes are wonderfully structured, surprisingly easy to follow, and prove that a high-protein, low-carb diet built on quality animal foods can be endlessly satisfying. Every single dish is packed with the rich, nutrient-dense goodness required to build strength, calm chronic inflammation, and restore total-body wellness. Since incorporating these incredible recipes into my weekly meal plan, I have experienced a massive surge in daily vitality, razor-sharp mental focus, and a steady sense of physical strength that feels completely unstoppable.
The instructions are clear, the variety is fantastic, and the results speak for themselves. If you are committed to reclaiming your health and vitality through a powerful meat-based approach, this cookbook is an absolute essential for your kitchen. Five shining stars!
May 16, 2021
I received The Carnivore Code Cookbook as part of a NetGalley giveaway.
In The Carnivore Code, Dr. Paul Saladino espouses the benefits of a meat-centric, "ancestral" diet, focusing on free range meats, homemade cheeses, broths, and butters, limited fruits and plants, and minimal carbs. Here he includes 100+ recipes developed around the tenets of his philosophy, from sides to main courses to desserts.
I'm not going to lie, I found a lot of the introductory text unconvincing bordering on propagandistic. It's pretty much the stereotype of a keto bro talking your ear off. Realistically, it's not a diet that many people except the most privileged can afford, without even considering food preferences or restrictions that may not be "meat-based." The recipes are what you would assume--meat forward, reasonably simple (or able to be made very simply if you forgo the purity of ingredients they require), and I appreciate them for what they are, but I personally don't buy into the hype.
In The Carnivore Code, Dr. Paul Saladino espouses the benefits of a meat-centric, "ancestral" diet, focusing on free range meats, homemade cheeses, broths, and butters, limited fruits and plants, and minimal carbs. Here he includes 100+ recipes developed around the tenets of his philosophy, from sides to main courses to desserts.
I'm not going to lie, I found a lot of the introductory text unconvincing bordering on propagandistic. It's pretty much the stereotype of a keto bro talking your ear off. Realistically, it's not a diet that many people except the most privileged can afford, without even considering food preferences or restrictions that may not be "meat-based." The recipes are what you would assume--meat forward, reasonably simple (or able to be made very simply if you forgo the purity of ingredients they require), and I appreciate them for what they are, but I personally don't buy into the hype.
May 17, 2021
An as advertised cookbook that provides surprising depth to a diet that is often reduced to an overly simplistic description.
I don’t live by the carnivore lifestyle, but as a meat fan, I was interested what recipes might be in this cookbook. The cookbook starts with ample description of the lifestyle and even includes meal plans which would be extremely helpful for someone just starting out.
The recipes start really simple and I was worried the cookbook was basically going to be seasoned meat with basic sides. The recipes do level up as you go and include some delicious embellishments (pear chutney, sliders with buns made with pork rinds (genius!)).
I would definitely recommend this for anyone interested in adopting the carnivore diet, and there’s enough in there that meat lovers not on the diet can also enjoy.
I don’t live by the carnivore lifestyle, but as a meat fan, I was interested what recipes might be in this cookbook. The cookbook starts with ample description of the lifestyle and even includes meal plans which would be extremely helpful for someone just starting out.
The recipes start really simple and I was worried the cookbook was basically going to be seasoned meat with basic sides. The recipes do level up as you go and include some delicious embellishments (pear chutney, sliders with buns made with pork rinds (genius!)).
I would definitely recommend this for anyone interested in adopting the carnivore diet, and there’s enough in there that meat lovers not on the diet can also enjoy.
January 7, 2024
Interesting but questionable. One, some of the anthropological studies were cited in partial to support the thesis of carnivores superiority, when in fact more factors were left out, such as war, conflict, etc, which were more frequent in ancient human societies. Two, methodologically, every time “observational epidemiology” was mentioned, it was deemed correlation rather than causation, aka, not scientific. It’s unfair to this effective study. Had we waited for the ‘objective facts’, we would have failed every pandemic —hence the value of epidemiology. Social science studies are just important. He cited anthropology himself. Well, also, many evidences he used were just as loosely related. So I don’t think he is successful in defending his points.
October 30, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fantastic Cookbook for Healthy, Delicious Eating!
The Carnivore Code Cookbook is an excellent resource for anyone looking to explore a high-protein, low-carb lifestyle. With over 100 delicious recipes, it offers plenty of inspiration to make healthy eating enjoyable, satisfying, and simple. I love the variety of meal ideas and the focus on nutrient-rich ingredients. The recipes make it easier to plan meals, stay consistent, and discover new ways to enjoy carnivore-style cooking. Whether you're a beginner or already following this lifestyle, this cookbook is a wonderful addition to your kitchen. Highly recommended for anyone looking for delicious meals and a healthier approach to eating!
The Carnivore Code Cookbook is an excellent resource for anyone looking to explore a high-protein, low-carb lifestyle. With over 100 delicious recipes, it offers plenty of inspiration to make healthy eating enjoyable, satisfying, and simple. I love the variety of meal ideas and the focus on nutrient-rich ingredients. The recipes make it easier to plan meals, stay consistent, and discover new ways to enjoy carnivore-style cooking. Whether you're a beginner or already following this lifestyle, this cookbook is a wonderful addition to your kitchen. Highly recommended for anyone looking for delicious meals and a healthier approach to eating!
February 8, 2022
Hands down the best cookbook I’ve purchased!
I’m quite the cookbook fanatic. I’ve always loved to cook and bake (and eat), and over the years I’ve purchased a variety of cookbooks covering every dietary preference under the sun. This is the first time I’ve been excited by *every single recipe* in a book. An added bonus: no obscure ingredients required. The book is also chock full of valuable information. Paul, Ashley, & Sarah did a phenomenal job putting this book together & I look forward to putting it into use immediately!
I’m quite the cookbook fanatic. I’ve always loved to cook and bake (and eat), and over the years I’ve purchased a variety of cookbooks covering every dietary preference under the sun. This is the first time I’ve been excited by *every single recipe* in a book. An added bonus: no obscure ingredients required. The book is also chock full of valuable information. Paul, Ashley, & Sarah did a phenomenal job putting this book together & I look forward to putting it into use immediately!
May 28, 2021
I requested this book for the recipes but half of the book is explaining about the carnivore diet (rich in meat and animal organs). Some of the recipes do look delicious but there isn't many photos and I skipped the animal organs recipes. I was expecting this book to have a lot of different meat recipes (there are great ones) but it's mostly about the diet/lifestyle. I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review
March 19, 2022
When requesting for this book, I thought I will get a small introduction, and a lot of recipes. But what an eye-opening, this book is. Why we're not supposed to be scared of eating meats, and the reason why we should avoid eating some meats. The reason is not in the meat itself, and you should read this book, honestly. The author also mentioned that we should eat all parts of meat, including their offal. In short, this book is a must have and must read also must try. Have a better health after!
June 28, 2021
While this way of eating won’t work for my family, I feel very knowledgeable on the way of eating after reading this book. Loads of information and recipes to help you get started. The pictures make you want to lick the book they are so yummy looking. Some of the ingredients won’t be at your local store but worth looking for.
December 15, 2024
Cool aesthetic and all but couldn't there be some more photos of the actual recipe results? Also, not sure we needed so much carnivore diet selling for the first part of the book if we're already buying this thing.
Honestly, I'm not sure why I bought a book by someone who isn't a professional in cooking? Bit of a mistake on my part.
Honestly, I'm not sure why I bought a book by someone who isn't a professional in cooking? Bit of a mistake on my part.
December 4, 2025
I began a carnivore lifestyle March 1, 2025. By November I was delighted with my adventure but needed some fresh ideas. I really enjoyed this cookbook, its recipes, and even the photography. I didn't agree with everything he wrote, but was challenged to consider a few new thoughts that he described from his own journey. Try the beef Short Rib recipe... it is outstanding!
October 28, 2026
An Interesting Resource for Carnivore-Style Cooking
This cookbook is designed for readers interested in a meat-focused, low-carbohydrate approach to cooking. The focus on recipes and meal ideas makes it a useful starting point for exploring this particular style of eating. It provides a dedicated resource for anyone looking to add more variety to a carnivore-inspired menu.
This cookbook is designed for readers interested in a meat-focused, low-carbohydrate approach to cooking. The focus on recipes and meal ideas makes it a useful starting point for exploring this particular style of eating. It provides a dedicated resource for anyone looking to add more variety to a carnivore-inspired menu.
July 9, 2024
As most health books go, this is a pretty interesting book. While I'll probably not make all these dishes, it's good to know that I'm doing some part of this already, by eating meat and so on. So if you're interested in an alternative diet, this is probably the book for you.
May 17, 2021
The pictures and layout in this book are fabulous. There is so much information in the first half of the book it’s a bit overwhelming. But it’s good information.
April 20, 2022
This was a great introduction to the world of carnivore cooking. The recipes were easy to follow and I look forward to adding more protein into my diet.
January 11, 2023
This book tries to be more of a medical diet kind of book for the first 100 pages or so, but after that we get down to the recipes for meat. The recipes looked pretty good.
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October 22, 2023Great and illuminating read on the benefits of a meat and organ centric diet. I've been doing this for nearly 4 months and have never felt better.
January 5, 2024
Major diet changes are both overwhelming and depressing. But good cookbooks help. Haven't tried any of the recipes from The Carnivore Code yet, but I've read through them all and it looks promising.
May 24, 2024
Started this diet over a week ago and so excited to try some of these mouth watering recipes and ways to plus up just meat + salt.
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