Description
A rich and flavorful spread made from roasted bone marrow and unsalted butter, perfect for toasting on bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 Bone Marrow Short Bones
- 6 oz Unsalted Butter (Room Temperature)
- 2 tbsp Chives
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1.5 tsp Tamari
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Garlic Cloves (Optional, for Bread)
- Ciabatta or Any Bread of Choice (for Serving)
- Optional Add-ons: Fresh herbs, Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the bone marrow short bones upright on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Carefully scoop out the marrow and rendered fat into a bowl.
- In a food processor, combine the marrow, rendered fat, butter, chives, tamari, honey, and seasoning. Blend until smooth.
- Poke a hole in a small paper cup and thread a wick through. Pour the butter mixture into the cup around the wick and freeze for 15-20 minutes.
- Slice and toast the ciabatta. Serve topped with the Bone Marrow Butter Candle.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, consider using a plant-based butter substitute. Customize with your favorite herbs or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: bone marrow, butter candle, gourmet cooking, appetizer, spread