Saturday, May 22, 2010

Roasted Bone Marrow


This is one of my favourite treats, it is absolutely full fat and bad for you, but aren't all things in life that are worth having?? This recipe is based on Jennifer McLagan's cookbook/encyclopedia "Bones". It is supremely easy and equally delicious.


Roasted Marrow Bones
Marrow bones (1 or 2 per person)
Ice Water
Sea Salt
Fresh Thyme
Toast points

Prepare the bones 12-24 hours in advance by soaking them in ice-water and 2 T salt, to remove any blood. Change the salt water every 4-6 hours. When blood has been extracted from bones, dry them well.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
On a well oiled baking sheet place bones, vertically on sheet.
Roast for 15-25 minutes, until center marrow is puffed and a little marrow has started to leak from the bones.
Remove bones from oven and sprinkle with sea salt and fresh thyme.
Serve 1-2 bones per person. To enjoy: scoop out the delectable marrow and serve warm on toast sprinkled with more salt.


1 comment:

  1. Looks delicious. You know... if you're eating these from grass-fed cows, they're actually very good for you. The good saturated fat does not make you fat but delivers a great array of fat-soluble vitamins. Check this out: http://www.westonaprice.org/food-features/bone-marrow. Personally, I use my marrow bones (from a local farmer who raises cows on grass) for bone broth. However, now that I've stumbled upon your recipe, I look forward to cooking them another way.

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