Roasted bone marrow is rich, decadent, and perfect for spreading onto bread or toast for a mouthwatering appetizer! This dish is so incredibly buttery and flavorful that it is hard to believe how easy it is to prepare. Trust me, everyone will be impressed with this recipe!
Roasted Marrow Bones Recipe
If you've never tried bone marrow before, you need to add it to your must-try list! It is incredibly flavorful, melts like butter, and is perfect for schmearing onto your favorite bread!
Not to mention, this recipe takes minimal effort to prepare and is inexpensive as well! Plus, it is a snap to make!
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🥘 Roasted Bone Marrow Ingredients
You can pick up beef marrow bones from your local butcher! Ask for them to cut canoe-style for easier access to the marrow.
- Beef Marrow Bones - 2-3 pounds of beef marrow bones that have been cut canoe style.
- Pepper - ¼ tablespoon of freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- Salt - ½ tablespoon of sea salt, to taste.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Roast Bone Marrow
This recipe requires minimal effort on your part! All you'll need is a baking sheet!
Since it is hard to determine the amount of marrow in a bone, make sure you pick up extra bones so you have enough!
- Prepare. Begin by preheating your oven to 450°F (230°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season. Place your 3 pounds of canoe-cut marrow bones onto the baking sheet with the cut side facing up. Lightly season them with ¼ tablespoon of freshly ground pepper and ½ tablespoon of sea salt, adjusted to taste.
- Roast. Roast the bones at 450°F (230°C) for 25 minutes, or until the marrow begins to gently bubble.
- Serve. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with a pinch of sea salt.
Serve your roasted bone marrow on some rustic bread for a yummy appetizer! In fact, it will taste great on any of your favorite types of bread! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- If you are getting your bones from a butcher, make sure to ask for pieces that are cut from the center of the leg bone. This is where there is the most bone marrow!
- The size of the bone does not directly relate to the amount of marrow inside. Make sure you buy extra bones to ensure you have enough!
- Having your bones cut canoe-style makes it easier to get to the marrow. However, you can still enjoy your bone marrow even if they are cross-cut!
🥡 Storing
If you happen to have any marrow left over, you can remove it from the bone and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.
These bones freeze amazingly well! Remove the cooked marrow from the bone and store it in an airtight container for a maximum of 3 months. Thaw overnight.
Reheat small portions with little bursts in the microwave.
❓ FAQ
Yep! Bone marrow is loaded with collagen to help your skin, hair, and bones as well as glucosamine which reduces inflammation.
Additionally, it is packed with vitamins and can help control your blood sugar!
It has a rich and decadent flavor that is semi-sweet and buttery! It is incredibly creamy in texture as well!
No, you don't have to if you have bones that are clean. It is an optional step. Soaking them helps to remove any residual blood or vessels that may still be present.
To soak your bones, fill a large bowl with ice water and add 1 teaspoon of sea salt per cup of water. Place your marrow bones in the water and store them in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours, making sure to change the water and salt every 4 hours.
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📋 Recipe
Roasted Bone Marrow
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef marrow bones (cut canoe style)
- ¼ tablespoon ground black pepper (to taste)
- ½ tablespoon sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 450°F (230°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place your canoe-cut marrow bones onto the baking sheet with the cut side facing up. Lightly season them with freshly ground pepper and sea salt.3 lbs beef marrow bones, ¼ tablespoon ground black pepper, ½ tablespoon sea salt
- Roast the bones at 450°F (230°C) for 25 minutes, or until the marrow begins to gently bubble.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately with a pinch of sea salt.
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Notes
- If you are getting your bones from a butcher, make sure to ask for pieces that are cut from the center of the leg bone. This is where there is the most bone marrow!
- The size of the bone does not directly relate to the amount of marrow inside. Make sure you buy extra bones to ensure you have enough!
- Having your bones cut canoe-style makes it easier to get to the marrow. However, you can still enjoy your bone marrow even if they are cross-cut!
- To store: If you happen to have any marrow leftover, you can remove it from the bone and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.
- To freeze: These bones freeze amazingly well! Remove the cooked marrow from the bone and store it in an airtight container for a maximum of 3 months. Thaw overnight.
- To reheat: Reheat small portions with little bursts in the microwave.
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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