Canoe-cut roasted bone marrow on a wooden board, glossy and jiggly
Roasted bone marrow, bubbly and jiggly with salt and serve warm. Photo via Canva

Roasted Bone Marrow: Simple Method

Quick Answer
Set oven to 450°F / 232°C. Stand split bones upright. Roast ~15 minutes until marrow bubbles and jiggles; salt after.

Three upright roasted marrow bones on a plate with a spoon
Step 3: Roast until the marrow bubbles and jiggles; scoop and serve. Photo via Canva

Ingredients

  • 4–6 split marrow bones (canoe-cut or cross-cut, 1.5–2 in/4–5 cm thick)
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Heat oven to 450°F / 232°C. Line a tray with foil or parchment (I prefer the latter).
  2. Stand bones upright (marrow side up).
  3. Roast 15–20 minutes until marrow bubbles and the center jiggles when nudged.
  4. Rest 2 minutes; sprinkle salt; serve warm (scoop with spoon).

Cues
Jiggly (not dry), glossy top, light bubbling at edges. If it turns oily and shriveled, it’s gone past.

Batch notes

Fill a tray; chill leftovers quickly. To rewarm, 400°F / 205°C for 5–7 minutes until just soft again.

Variations

  • Finish with a pinch of flaky salt.
  • Grill version: medium-high heat, lid down, ~10–12 minutes.

Storage

Fridge: marrow scooped into a jar up to 4 days. Freezer: up to 2 months.

Micro-practice

3–2–1 orient → see 3 calm colors → hear 2 soft sounds → feel 1 point of contact (10–20 sec).

FAQ

  1. Bones tipping over? Nest them on crumpled foil “rings.”
  2. Canoe vs. cross-cut? Either works; canoe-cut exposes more surface.
  3. How to tell done? Center should jiggle; spoon slides in easily.
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