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Bone marrow and roasted garlic. Photo by Charles Malene for MoodyEater™

Roasted Bone Marrow with Garlic on Pumpernickel Toast


A quick, highly nutritious, low-effort recipe
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Starter
Cuisine Fancy, French-ish
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Roasting tray

Ingredients
  

  • 4–6 canoe-cut beef marrow bones
  • 1 head garlic
  • Flaky sea salt e.g., Maldon, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4–6 slices Pumpernickel bread cut into small squares
  • Olive oil or butter for toasting (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Arrange marrow bones upright in a roasting dish. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
    Bone marrow. Photo by Charles Malene for MoodyEater™
  • Cut the top off the garlic head, drizzle with oil, and wrap in foil .
  • Roast marrow and garlic for 20–25 minutes, until marrow is translucent and bubbling and garlic is soft.
  • Toast pumpernickel bread until crispy.
  • Squeeze a clove of roasted garlic onto each toast, spoon over marrow, and finish with a pinch of flaky salt.
  • Serve warm as a decadent appetizer or snack.
    Bone marrow and roasted garlic on buttered toast. Photo by Charles Malene for MoodyEater™

Notes

Estimated Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 420
Protein: 5g
Fat: 38g
Carbs: 10g
Sodium: 320mg
Sugar: 1g
Fiber: 1g
Recipe Notes:
* For a vegan version… JK. But you can swap pumpernickel for sourdough or rye.
* Optional: Add a quick herb salad or pickled shallots for acid and balance.
Keyword bone marrow toast, fancy starter, garlic bone marrow, pumpernickel appetizer, roasted bone marrow