Roasted Bone Marrow
I’ve been hearing so many good things about bone marrow and bone marrow broth.
Recently I’ve discovered wear and tear in my left hip joint and experts have chalked it down to a running injury. The GP reckons I may have arthritis because I often suffer from inflammation and joint pain. I also have the same pain in my neck and that’s okay because arthritis runs in my family. I’ve been expecting this.
I never grew up eating beef, and I don’t regularly eat it but the amount of benefits in the bone marrow of beef is astounding. As I research I uncovered that marrow bones are hugely beneficial for those suffering from arthritis.
According to healthline.com ‘bone marrow from cows, goats, sheep and moose contain conjugated linoleic acid, a type of fat that could decrease inflammation and enhance immune function’. It’s collagen-rich, your body’s natural protein bank so it’s hugely beneficial for your skin and joints.
Did you know: Marrow bones are a delicacy in most restaurants but it’s been around for centuries. It can be made into butter, spread on bread, boiled into a broth with vegetables, or drizzled over vegetables.
Ingredients
15 bone marrows, cut in circles/10 cut lengthwise
1/2 cup rough salt
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame/chili oil
3 chilies, sliced fine
1 tbsp dried red chilies
fresh sprigs of rosemary
salt to taste
pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
foil and a large baking tray
Method
Soak bones for 12-24 hours or overnight in water and 1/2 cup salt. The salt does not have to be dissolved in the water. You also want to put them in a massive container and the fridge. This is to remove the blood from the bones.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
Lay foil in a large baking tray and arrange the bones in there. You don’t have to dry them.
Sprinkle chili flakes on the marrow.
Salt each of them well with a fine salt shaker - it’s easier.
Break rosemary on every bone and cover it well.
Crack black pepper over your marrow and drizzle the olive oil over all the bones.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Grill for 2 minutes.
In a bowl, mix sesame oil, sliced chili, and soy sauce. Drizzle a fair amount over the bones.
Serve with sourdough bread and drizzle the juices from the tray and chili soy sauce over the marrow as you eat for added flavour.
