Herbed Marrow Compound Butter

judsoncarroll4

Being about half French, I make my own stocks and broths from scratch. So all those trendy "bone broths" and such... yeah, we've been doing that for a thousand years or so... probably longer. Real stocks and broth are not just the key to good soups, stews and gravies, bit most sauces. That means, I save ALL bones - from fish to beef, deer to small game... you name it, it goes in the freezer. Tonight I roasted some beef bones with onions and such and found some nice pockets of marrow. It used to be common for folks to spread marrow on bread, like butter. I find that a little strong in flavor. So, I blended half hot marrow with butter, freshly cut parsley, salt, pepper and some of the roasted onion. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am enjoying this on my toasted sourdough with a glass of wine, while the bones are simmering with browned meat, onions, garlic, pepper corns, celery, thyme and bay leaf. THIS is how a kitchen should smell!

JennyT Upstate South Carolina

People use marrow like butter? I would think the taste would be unpleasant.🤢

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/912280#Comment_912280

No, it is really good - much like butter but more rich.

judsoncarroll4

Some of the stock I made last night is going into onion soup tonight - real French Onion soup is very simple if you have real stock. Just cook down and caramelize several onions in the fat of your choice. I like to add garlic and/or leeks and a few cloves, but that is totally optional. Add stock, salt and pepper to taste with any herbs you like. Fry up some good bread (home made sourdough for me) in butter or olive oil (garlic and parsley optional). Ladle the soup into oven proof bowls or ramakins. Add a dash of brandy, sherry, bourbon or wine to each bowl. Float your crouton (fried bread) on top. Cover with Swiss cheese. Put the bowls under the broiler until the cheese melts and browns.... dig in!

SuperC

When I was younger, steaks would have a marrow pocket and I used to dig it out with either a knife or fork and yummy to eat it plain. Marrow butter would be good on grains like rice? I mean, instead of the bread because I gave up all things flour for this New Year’s resolution. @judsoncarroll4 , and you save ALL of the bones!? Wow. This advice is creating ideas as systems get in motion. Thank you

Have you heard of or eaten Oxtail Soup?

judsoncarroll4

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/912315#Comment_912315

Sure, oxtail is GREAT! That is a very traditional dish around here. I believe the marrow butter would be excellent on rice. Rice loves butter.