marrow bones

Roasted fatty bones

Marrow bones are large bones, typically from cattle, cut to expose the soft, fatty tissue inside.

Roasted until the marrow turns rich and spreadable, they're served as a delicacy: The restaurant's marrow bones come with crusty bread and coarse salt.

Marrow bones are also used to enrich stocks and broths.

Related
  • brothClear simmered meat liquid
  • roastDry-heat cooking method
  • collagenStructural body protein
  • gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
  • stockGoods kept for sale

butcher · fatty · scoop · simmer · beef · veal · shank · knuckle · split · unctuous · rich · rich flavor · parsley · gremolata · toast · crusty bread · spread · savory

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Opposites
bone vs. flesh

marrow bonesmeat cuts

Portioned animal flesh

flesh · filet · tenderloin · lean meat · filet mignon

animal vs. plant protein

marrow bonestofu

Coagulated soy milk block

legumes · beans · lentils · seitan · tempeh

rich/fatty vs. lean

marrow boneschicken breast

Fowl's pectoral meat

white fish · egg whites · vegetable stock · water

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G