1. Whipped Bone Marrow (Whipped Bone Marrow)
A creamy, airy spread, perfect for toasted bread.
Ingredients:
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4 pieces of marrow bone (about 10 cm long)
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1 tsp sea salt
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1 tsp finely chopped parsley
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Optional: Roasted organic sourdough bread, for serving
Preparation:
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Preheat the oven to 220°C.
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Place the marrow bones upright in a baking dish and roast them for 15-20 minutes until the marrow is soft and lightly bubbling.
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Let the marrow cool slightly and scoop it out into a bowl.
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Whisk the marrow with a whisk or electric mixer until a fluffy mass.
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Add salt, lemon juice, and parsley and mix briefly.
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Serve immediately on warm toasted sourdough bread, sprinkled with black pepper.
2. Marrow Butter
A rich, savory butter that tastes delicious on grilled meat or bread.
Ingredients:
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2 marrow bones (roasted, marrow scooped out)
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100 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 tsp sea salt
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1 tsp chopped thyme or rosemary
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1 tsp finely chopped garlic (optional)
Preparation:
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In a bowl, mix the roasted marrow and soft butter until smooth.
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Add salt, herbs, lemon juice, and optionally garlic and mix well.
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Store the mixture in a glass jar. Let it set in the refrigerator.
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Serve slices of marrow butter over grilled meat, fish, or on warm organic sourdough bread.
3. Dessert: Marrow with Raw Honey and Nuts
A surprisingly sweet and savory combination.
Ingredients:
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3 marrow bones
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2 tbsp raw honey
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1 tsp cinnamon
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30 g chopped walnuts or almonds (soaked for 24h)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of sea salt
Preparation:
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Preheat the oven to 220°C and roast the marrow bones for 15-20 minutes until the marrow is soft.
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Scoop the marrow into a bowl and mix with honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and sea salt.
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Serve warm with chopped nuts on top, optionally with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream made with raw milk or fresh fruit.
4. Marrow Tartare with Caviar
A luxurious, raw dish where the creaminess of marrow perfectly combines with the briny taste of caviar.
Ingredients:
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2 raw marrow bones (fresh, soaked in cold water for at least 24 hours and well cleaned)
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1 tsp finely chopped shallot
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1 tsp fine chives, chopped
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Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
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1 tbsp good quality caviar (e.g., salmon roe or oscietra)
Preparation:
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Cut the marrow bones lengthwise and scrape out the raw marrow.
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Chop the marrow finely and mix in a bowl with shallot, lemon juice, chives, salt, and pepper.
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Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
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Serve the tartare in small heaps and finish with a spoonful of caviar.
5. Marrow Ice Cream – Savory & Sweet
A creamy and unique dessert with a silky texture, perfect for adventurous gourmets.
Ingredients:
For the base:
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4 lb (±1.8 kg) marrow bones, roasted
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2 cups raw cream
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3 egg yolks
For the savory herb variant:
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1 cup loosely chopped herbs (e.g. parsley, basil, dill)
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Juice of 2 limes (~2 tbsp)
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp cardamom
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Pistachios or chopped walnuts (optional, for garnish)
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Fresh herb leaves (optional, for garnish)
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Seasonal fruit (optional, e.g. figs)
For the classic cinnamon-vanilla variant:
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1 tbsp cinnamon
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¾ tsp vanilla extract
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⅛ tsp salt
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⅛ cup maple syrup
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Cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
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Fresh fruit or soaked nuts (optional, for garnish)
Preparation:
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Preheat the oven to 165°C and roast the marrow bones for 30-40 minutes until they are thoroughly heated.
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Scoop the marrow out of the bones and put it together with the cream and egg yolks in a large pot or mixing cup.
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Add the remaining ingredients, depending on the chosen variant. Use an immersion blender to blend everything into a smooth mixture.
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Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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Let the ice cream harden in the freezer, serve and garnish as desired with nuts, herbs, or fruit.