Marrow bone canoes

"Boats" refer to marrow (or "sugar") bones that have been sawn lengthwise. With the marrow exposed along its entire length, it roasts evenly and can be easily scooped out with an ordinary spoon. Roasted bone marrow has long been a restaurant-quality appetizer; it is typically served on a piece of toasted bread, sprinkled with coarse salt and fresh herbs. It also serves as a base for sauces and bone-marrow-infused butter. Furthermore, once roasted, the bones themselves are the perfect ingredient for stocks and demi-glace, yielding a deep, rich flavor and a natural, velvety consistency.

Primal cut

Shank

Aging

Not aged

State

Fresh

Cooking method

Oven, Braising