Marrowbone

usgb/ˈmærəʊbəʊn/
noun

The bone of an animal that contains marrow, which is often used in cooking.

She used a marrowbone to enrich the flavor of the soup.
Visual representation of "marrowbone" - The bone of an animal that contains marrow, which is often used in cooking.

Often appears as...

  • marrowbone soup
  • roasted marrowbone

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Culinary

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Culinary Context

Marrowbone is used to add richness and flavor to dishes, especially soups and broths.

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Adding a marrowbone makes this stew extra hearty and flavorful.
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Cultural Cuisine

Marrowbone is a key ingredient in certain cultural cuisines, traditionally enjoyed for its taste and nutrients.

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Marrowbone is essential in traditional Osso Buco.
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Nutritional Value

Marrowbone is highly regarded for bone marrow, rich in nutrients like iron, vitamins, and fatty acids.

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Healthy diets sometimes include marrowbone for its nutritional benefits.
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