Description
You’ve had the sinfully rich, buttery, fatty bone marrow dishes at restaurants, but now it’s time to make your own at home. Here’s how to prepare and serve bone marrow.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds marrow bones, cut crosswise about 1-1/2″ thick (900 g)
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4–5 slices bread from a boule or country loaf with a sturdy crust
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- Lemon zest, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Prepare the Marrow Bones
- Place the marrow bones cut-side-up on the foil-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with kosher salt.
3. Roast the Marrow Bones
- Roast the bones in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes. The marrow should be soft and starting to pull away from the bone.
4. Grill the Bread
- While the bones are roasting, heat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C).
- Grill the bread slices on both sides until browned and crisp, with some charred bits for added flavor.
- Transfer the grilled bread to a sheet pan.
- Rub one side of each bread slice lightly with the raw garlic clove. The crispy bread will act as a grater, infusing it with garlic aroma and flavor.
5. Prepare the Garnish
- Finely chop fresh parsley.
- Zest a lemon.
6. Serve the Marrow Bones
- When the marrow bones are done roasting, transfer them to a serving platter.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and lemon zest.
7. Enjoy the Bone Marrow
- Serve the marrow bones with the grilled garlic toasts.
- Use a small spreader knife to scoop out the marrow and spread it on the bread, like butter.
- Enjoy immediately while warm.
Notes
- Bone Marrow Cut Lengthwise: If your marrow bones are cut lengthwise, adjust the roasting time to about 15 minutes. The marrow should still be soft and pull away from the bone easily.
- Garlic Flavor: Don’t overdo the garlic rubbing; a light touch gives the perfect hint of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 230g
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 150mg