If you’re a fan of rich and indulgent flavors, you’re going to love this recipe for bone marrow butter. It’s made by blending roasted bone marrow with butter and herbs for a luxurious spread that’s perfect for spreading on bread or using as a finishing butter for steaks or roasts.
This recipe is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients:
- 4 oz roasted bone marrow
- 4 oz unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, or chives)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To make the bone marrow butter, start by preheating your oven to 400°F. Place the bone marrow in a roasting pan and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until it is soft and easily spreads.
Once the bone marrow is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once the bone marrow is cool enough to handle, scoop it out of the pan and into a blender or food processor. Add the melted butter and the chopped herbs to the blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Season the bone marrow butter with salt and pepper to taste, then transfer it to a small jar or container and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Once the bone marrow butter is firm, it is ready to use. You can spread it on bread or use it as a finishing butter for steaks, roasts, or other meats. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
One of the things I love about this recipe is that it’s so easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. The roasted bone marrow adds a rich and savory flavor to the butter that pairs perfectly with the herbs and spices. It’s a truly indulgent spread that’s sure to impress your friends and family.
I hope you’ll give this recipe a try and let me know what you think! It’s a delicious and unique twist on a classic spread that’s sure to become
Bone Marrow Butter Recipe
Equipment
- Roasting pan
- Small saucepan
- Blender or food processor
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or spoon for stirring
Ingredients
- 4 oz roasted bone marrow
- 4 oz unsalted butter softened
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, or chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Place the bone marrow in a roasting pan and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until it is soft and easily spreads.
- Remove the bone marrow from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Once the bone marrow is cool enough to handle, scoop it out of the pan and into a blender or food processor. Add the melted butter and the chopped herbs to the blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Season the bone marrow butter with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the bone marrow butter to a small jar or container and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
- Once the bone marrow butter is firm, it is ready to use. You can spread it on bread or use it as a finishing butter for steaks, roasts, or other meats. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.