How to Make Whipped Bone Marrow Herb Butter

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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 herb butter at home, you can bring this indulgent and nutritious ingredient into your every day diet on toast, topping potatoes or in another recipe.

Why make Bone Marrow Herb Butter?

Making bone marrow herb butter is a great way to combine the health benefits of butter and bone marrow with the delicious flavors of herbs and other culinary seasonings. This butter is great to serve at dinner parties or family gatherings with crusty bread.

The Health Benefits of Bone Marrow Herb Butter

Mixing 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. 

The herbs and spices that are included in herbed butter do also provide great health benefits. This recipe includes garlic, parsley and basil. All three of these can provide vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help support many bodily functions.

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 Herb 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. With the addition of garlic and herbs, this bone marrow herb butter is excellent on crusty, topping potatoes or on a steak.

The Shelf Life of Bone Marrow Herb Butter

Once mixed, herb butter should be stored in the refrigerator for no longer than 1 week. Ideally, try to use this butter within a few days. 

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 herb butter so you can enjoy all of its benefits. 

Freezing Bone Marrow Herb Butter

Freezing bone marrow herb 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 herbed 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

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4 oz Roasted Bone marrow

8 TBSP Room Temperature Butter (1 stick), 

1 tsp EACH Garlic Powder, Dried Parsley & Dried Basil

⅛ tsp Salt (optional) – I like to use Redmond Real Salt for the extra minerals

A Stand mixer with a whisk attachment (or a hand mixer and bowl)

Silicone spatula

Directions

Add all ingredients to the bowl of your mixer.

Mix until well combined and fluffy. 

Using a silicone spatula, scrape all contents of your boxing bowl into a glass storage container.

Secure the airtight lid and place into the fridge until firm. 

Use within 1 week or freeze for later use. 

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Whipped Bone marrow herb butter FAQ:

Why make Bone Marrow Herb Butter?

Making this herb butter is a great way to combine the health benefits of butter and bone marrow with the delicious flavors of herbs and other culinary seasonings. This butter is great to serve at dinner parties or family gatherings with crusty bread 

The Health Benefits of Bone Marrow Herb Butter

Mixing 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. 

The herbs and spices that are included in herbed butter do also provide great health benefits. This recipe includes garlic, parsley and basil. All three of these can provide vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help support many bodily functions.

What’s the Flavor of Herbed 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. With the addition of garlic and herbs, this herbed marrow butter is excellent on crusty bread, topping potatoes or on a steak.

What’s the Shelf Life of Bone Marrow Herb Butter?

Once mixed, store in the refrigerator for no longer than 1 week. Ideally, try to use this butter within a few days. 

If you know you cannot use this butter in that timeframe, store it in the freezer in single use portions. This will greatly extend the shelf life so you can enjoy all of its benefits. 

Can You Freeze Whipped Bone Marrow Butter?

Freezing bone marrow herb 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 herbed 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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