Roasted Bone Marrow

[Gonzo70]

I recently tried bone marrow for my first time and really liked it; I was curious if anybody knew anywhere in Chicago that sells bone marrow to take home to cook (i.e. not a restaurant, but a grocery store or butcher or what not). Also, anybody know of a good roasted bone marrow recipe? Thanks.

[danimalarkey]

Butcher & Larder tends to have marrow bones available (though I'm sure they go fast). Or you can just buy a bone-in beef shank like I did and ask them to cut the roast in half (ie. length-wise along the bone) so that you can get to the delicious marrow once it's done cooking (they will tie the roast back together so it can cook more easily, too).

[ferret]

I'd imagine any full-service butcher would have marrow bones (including Whole Foods). Not sure about general groceries (although you could certainly ask - I'd be surprised if they didn't, but I've never looked for them there so I can't say with certainty).

[Gonzo70]

Thanks for the Whole Foods idea; my nearby Whole Foods did not have it in stock, but filled out a special order form for me and said they likely can get some in on Monday for me.

[kathryn]

This Fergus Henderson recipe is a classic:
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/201...

[Gonzo70]

Thanks, that looks tasty; now I just need to find some bone marrow and hope my wife is not too grossed out by me cooking bone marrow in our kitchen!

[chicgail]

Bone marrow is a real delicacy. You're welcome to come over to our place and cook it. -- As long as you're willing to share. : )

[Gonzo70]

I am kind of new to cooking, so that might be a bit risky! Hopefully I do alright with it. I am off to Purple Pig tonight to eat some bone marrow there; we will see how mine compares.

[Gonzo70]

Update: Well let's just say that Purple Pig is not going to be losing my business any time soon when I am craving bone marrow. My version did not turn out nearly as well. I think I will stick with ordering it at restaurants for the time being! Not only was the taste not so good, my wife was put off by the smell and sprayed the entire condo with fabric freshener spray. Even the cat left the kitchen while I was trying the marrow. At least I have reservations at The Bristol next month, so can get my bone marrow fix then!

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Purple Pig
500 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611