How to Make Whipped Bone Marrow Butter
Although eating bone marrow is not as popular as it once was with our ancestors, it has been gaining popularity in recent times. While you are not likely to find it in a grocery store, it can often be found in upscale restaurants as an add-on to a steak. By making whipped bone marrow butter at home, you can bring this indulgent and nutritious ingredient into your every day diet on toast, topping potatoes or in another recipe.
Where does bone marrow come from?
In most culinary applications, bone marrow comes from the large, long bones of cows. Other animals that have large amounts of marrow include sheep, deer and moose.
Within a cow, these long bones are typically the shank, the femur or tibia. The marrow is found in the very center of these bones and has a soft almost spongy texture.
Why make Whipped Bone marrow butter?
Whipping bone marrow with butter allows you to combine two delicious, nutritious and creamy animal based products into one. Utilizing bone marrow in your diet through this whipped butter may improve your digestion, joint and skin health as well as decreasing inflammation.
Some sources have found that bone marrow may have a wide variety of vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, B2, B12, E, K2, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, calcium and selenium. Given that these vitamins and minerals are from an animal source, they are likely to be readily absorbable by our bodies.
If you’re eager to learn more about the goodness that roasted bone marrow has, the Weston A. Price Foundation is a great place to start as they have many resources on bone marrow and its history.
The Flavor of Bone Marrow Butter
Once cooked and cooled bone marrow has a similar texture to butter but is a bit softer. It is ever so slightly sweet and nutty but still quite mild. Just like regular butter, this bone marrow butter is excellent on toast, topping potatoes or in just about any recipe.
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The Shelf Life of Bone Marrow butter
Once mixed, bone marrow butter should be stored in the refrigerator for no longer than a few days – 1 week. If you know you will not be able to use this butter in that timeframe, store it in the freezer in single use portions. This will greatly extend the shelf life of this bone marrow butter so you can enjoy all of its benefits.
Freezing Bone Marrow Butter
Freezing bone marrow butter is an amazing way to preserve this delicious treat! There are many ways you can freeze this butter. They way you choose how to freeze yours will depend on your next intended use.
If you plan on using single servings here and there, it’s best to freeze in small portions. To do this, you can use an ice cube tray or some parchment paper on a baking sheet. Either fill the ice cube tray or place dollops on your parchment. Place in the freezer overnight. Once frozen, you can transfer into an airtight storage container.
If you plan on using this marrow butter for a larger serving, fill a freezer safe container and store in the freezer until you’re ready to use.
Ingredients and Tools
4 oz Roasted Bone marrow – Learn how to make your own roasted bone marrow here.
8 TBSP Salted Butter (1 stick)
A stand mixer and bowl or stand mixer with a whisk attachment.
Airtight storage container
Directions
Add all ingredients to the bowl of your mixer and mix until light and fluffy.
Transfer to an airtight storage container and place in the fridge.
Use within 1 week or freeze for later use.
Whipped Bone Marrow Butter FAQ:
Where does bone marrow come from?
In most culinary applications, bone marrow comes from the large, long bones of cows. Other animals that have large amounts of marrow include sheep, deer and moose.
Within a cow, these long bones are typically the shank, the femur or tibia. The marrow is found in the very center of these bones and has a soft almost spongy texture.
Why make Whipped Bone marrow butter?
Whipping bone marrow with butter allows you to combine two delicious, nutritious and creamy animal based products into one. Utilizing bone marrow in your diet through this whipped butter may improve your digestion, joint and skin health as well as decreasing inflammation.
Some sources have found that bone marrow may have a wide variety of vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, B2, B12, E, K2, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, calcium and selenium. Given that these vitamins and minerals are from an animal source, they are likely to be readily absorbable by our bodies.
If you’re eager to learn more about the goodness that roasted bone marrow has, the Weston A. Price Foundation is a great place to start as they have many resources on bone marrow and its history.
What’s the Flavor of Bone Marrow Butter?
Once cooked and cooled bone marrow has a similar texture to butter but is a bit softer. It is ever so slightly sweet and nutty but still quite mild. Just like regular butter, this bone marrow butter is excellent on toast, topping potatoes or in just about any recipe.
What’s the Shelf Life of Bone Marrow Butter?
Once mixed, bone marrow butter should be stored in the refrigerator for no longer than a few days – 1 week. If you know you will not be able to use this butter in that timeframe, store it in the freezer in single use portions. This will greatly extend the shelf life of this bone marrow butter so you can enjoy all of its benefits.
Can You Freeze Whipped Bone Marrow Butter?
Freezing bone marrow butter is an amazing way to preserve this delicious treat! There are many ways you can freeze this butter. They way you choose how to freeze yours will depend on your next intended use.
If you plan on using single servings here and there, it’s best to freeze in small portions. To do this, you can use an ice cube tray or some parchment paper on a baking sheet. Either fill the ice cube tray or place dollops on your parchment. Place in the freezer overnight. Once frozen, you can transfer into an airtight storage container.
If you plan on using this marrow butter for a larger serving, fill a freezer safe container and store in the freezer until you’re ready to use.
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Whipped Bone Marrow Butter
Equipment
- Hand mixer and bowl or stand mixer with a whisk attachment
- Airtight storage container
Ingredients
- 4 oz Roasted Bone marrow
- 8 TBSP Salted Butter (1 stick)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the bowl of your mixer and mix until light and fluffy.
- Transfer to an airtight storage container and place in the fridge.
- Use within 1 week or freeze for later use.
