Last night was one of my more ambitious culinary failures. I have always wanted to try bone marrow, after seeing them repeatedly on the Travel Channel and Food Network. I unfortunately did not do enough research, and am not even sure if I was using the right type of bones.
I began by tearing off any loose meat on the three bloody bones, preheated my oven to 450F and threw them in. The recipe I was following said to only cook them for 15 minutes, however the thought of eating raw bone marrow was enough to make my stomach turn. So, I overcooked them and the result was a disgusting, putrid smelling gelatinous substance. However I did make a delicious olive oil, shallot, parsley and lemon dressing for them.
On the side I had simple roasted cauliflower seasoned with garlic and onion powder, over plain white rice.
This will be the last time I try to tackle a dish like this without doing further research.
Live, learn, correct, don’t repeat.
P.S. My house still stinks of burnt bone and flesh.
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My name is Jason and I am 29 years old and live on a lake in PA. I purchased my first DSLR camera in February 2011, and I am learning the art of food photography. I started this site to document my fascination with cooking, photography and of course my German Shepherd, Danger.
I’ve seen bone marrow served, but I have no idea how it’s prepared. Good luck with future experiments!
I think I need to try it at a restaurant first before I would attempt it again at home…
Good on you for even trying. I am a person who pretty much eats with my nose LOL if I can’t handle the smell of something know matter how good it may look I won’t try it. Good Luck!!!!!
Awesome looking dish! I have tried bone marrow before… not a fan. But I totally pat you on the back to making it! I’m too scared to. lol
After smelling the one I made, I wish I would have been too scared to try it
you are a rockstar for doing this! great job!
Hey man,
Looks like you did get the right kind of bone, and to tell the truth, 15 minutes is in the area if they’re already thawed… and marrow is going to be a little gelatinous. Don’t give up on it – try again, but thinly slice and toast some baguette to put it on with the parsley salad. I’m telling you, the texture is unappealing, and to be honest, the taste is acquired, but once you acquire it, you’ll love it. And your photos are fantastic.
I was planning on serving it on baguettes, but I didn’t realize it was supposed to be so gelatinous… I thought it was going to be more of a solid texture. Thanks for the photo compliment, really appreciate it!